O.W. "Dub" Davis, Jr., 86, of 1138 Grady Cleveland Road, Elberton, husband of Judy Hewell Davis, died Thursday morning, March 31, 2011, at the Spring Valley Healthcare Center.
Mr. Davis was born in Elbert County, July 15, 1924, son of the late Obe Walker, Sr. and Maggie Marie Wells Davis. He was a member of the Doves Creek Baptist Church, retired from Ed Shive Tire, Elberton Philomathea Mason Lodge #25 where he was a Shriner, and the Elberton VFW Post 5456.
Surving, in addition to his wife of 33 years, are son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Linda Davis of Hartwell; daughter, Devon Davis of Elberton; four sisters, Becky Eavenson, Frances Davis, Jane Farmer, and Joyce Davis, all of Elberton; two brothers, Bill Davis of Baltimore, MD and Jack Davis of Comer, GA.
Mr. Davis is preceded in death by a son, Victor Davis.
Funeral services celebrating and honoring his life will be held 2PM Saturday, April 2, at the Doves Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Douglas Huff officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Devon Davis, 127 Springdale Road, Elberton, and will receive friends from 6-8PM Friday night, at Berry Funeral Home.
The family greatly appreciates all flowers, and memorials may be made in his honor to the Doves Creek Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for O.W. "Dub" Davis, Jr.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Charlotte Anne Garrett Sawyer
Mrs. Charlotte Anne (Garrett) Sawyer, age 67 of Calhoun Falls, died on Wednesday in the Self Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 1, 1943, a daughter of the late David Young Garrett and Edna Emmaline White Garrett. Mrs. Sawyer was an educator and guidance counselor in the Abbeville County School System, having taught several years at Abbeville High and then for 20 years at Calhoun Falls Elementary School.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Renee' and Roy McCaslan and Joanna and Craig Leifeld; god son, Roy Turman; 6 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; 3 step-children and 4 step-grandsons.
Visitation with the family will be on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Solid Rock Community Church, 221 West Savannah Street in Calhoun Falls from 11AM until the service hour.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sawyer will begin at 12noon on Friday at the Solid Rock Community Church with Rev. Jerry Dalton and Rev. Johnny Waller officiating.
The family may be contacted at the residence, 500 North Calhoun Street in Calhoun Falls.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Complete funeral arrangements are being respectfully conducted by the Berry Funeral Home of Elberton, 706-283-5142.
She was born on April 1, 1943, a daughter of the late David Young Garrett and Edna Emmaline White Garrett. Mrs. Sawyer was an educator and guidance counselor in the Abbeville County School System, having taught several years at Abbeville High and then for 20 years at Calhoun Falls Elementary School.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Renee' and Roy McCaslan and Joanna and Craig Leifeld; god son, Roy Turman; 6 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; 3 step-children and 4 step-grandsons.
Visitation with the family will be on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Solid Rock Community Church, 221 West Savannah Street in Calhoun Falls from 11AM until the service hour.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sawyer will begin at 12noon on Friday at the Solid Rock Community Church with Rev. Jerry Dalton and Rev. Johnny Waller officiating.
The family may be contacted at the residence, 500 North Calhoun Street in Calhoun Falls.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Complete funeral arrangements are being respectfully conducted by the Berry Funeral Home of Elberton, 706-283-5142.
Frank E. Alexander
Mr. Frank E. Alexander, 84, of 188 Early Drive, Hartwell, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Hart County Hospital.
Born on September 7, 1926 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Henry F. “Doe” Alexander and Grace Holmes Alexander. He was a former employee at Newton Mills and retired from Hanesworth Mill in Anderson, SC where he worked as a mechanic. He was also a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and a US Army WWII veteran.
He is survived by two sons: James Alexander and his wife, Phyllis of Clarkesville, and Wayne Alexander and his wife, Jan, of Elberton; one brother: Wilton Alexander of Hartwell; three sisters: Kate Pless of Elberton, Willene White of Hartwell, Alma Jo Carruth of Hartwell; three grandchildren April Cowart, Amy Seymour, and Jeremy Tony Beatenbo; and four great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margie Cleveland Alexander; one son: Roger Alexander; and three brothers: George Alexander, Horace Alexander, and Raymond Alexander.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Stowe and Mr. Fred Greenway officiating. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday night. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Born on September 7, 1926 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Henry F. “Doe” Alexander and Grace Holmes Alexander. He was a former employee at Newton Mills and retired from Hanesworth Mill in Anderson, SC where he worked as a mechanic. He was also a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and a US Army WWII veteran.
He is survived by two sons: James Alexander and his wife, Phyllis of Clarkesville, and Wayne Alexander and his wife, Jan, of Elberton; one brother: Wilton Alexander of Hartwell; three sisters: Kate Pless of Elberton, Willene White of Hartwell, Alma Jo Carruth of Hartwell; three grandchildren April Cowart, Amy Seymour, and Jeremy Tony Beatenbo; and four great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margie Cleveland Alexander; one son: Roger Alexander; and three brothers: George Alexander, Horace Alexander, and Raymond Alexander.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Stowe and Mr. Fred Greenway officiating. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday night. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Milton Edwin Rampey
Milton Edwin Rampey, age 75, of 1440 Washington Highway, Elberton, Ga., passed away on March 30, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center with family at his side. He was born October 4, 1935, in Elberton, Ga., the son of the late Claude Milton “Pete” Rampey and Geneva Ethlyn Maxwell Rampey.
Mr. Rampey was a member of the Elberton First United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was a friend to all. He was an avid gardener and was well known for his abundance of tomatoes and blueberries. He was a true sports fan, loving his Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Bulldogs. His one true love was music, but his greatest joy was his family.
Mr. Rampey is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Ann Eaves Rampey; children: Danny (Denise) Rampey of Winder, Ga., Ann (Tim) Saxon of Oconee Co., Ga., David (Sherri) Rampey of Elberton, Ga.; grandchildren: Andrew Norris Edwin (Lindsey) Rampey of Winder, Ga., Rachel Anne Rampey of Winder, Ga., Kathryn Jewel Saxon of Oconee Co., Ga., Franklin Chase Rampey and Hilary Eav Rampey of Elberton, Ga.; great-grandchild, Braelyn Rampey of Winder, Ga.; brother, Nolan Rampey of Winder, Ga., as well as several other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elberton First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Hicks Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are graciously appreciated or memorials may be made to the Elberton First United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Organ Fund, Elberton, Ga.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Milton Edwin Rampey.
Mr. Rampey was a member of the Elberton First United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was a friend to all. He was an avid gardener and was well known for his abundance of tomatoes and blueberries. He was a true sports fan, loving his Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Bulldogs. His one true love was music, but his greatest joy was his family.
Mr. Rampey is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Ann Eaves Rampey; children: Danny (Denise) Rampey of Winder, Ga., Ann (Tim) Saxon of Oconee Co., Ga., David (Sherri) Rampey of Elberton, Ga.; grandchildren: Andrew Norris Edwin (Lindsey) Rampey of Winder, Ga., Rachel Anne Rampey of Winder, Ga., Kathryn Jewel Saxon of Oconee Co., Ga., Franklin Chase Rampey and Hilary Eav Rampey of Elberton, Ga.; great-grandchild, Braelyn Rampey of Winder, Ga.; brother, Nolan Rampey of Winder, Ga., as well as several other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Elberton First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Hicks Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are graciously appreciated or memorials may be made to the Elberton First United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Organ Fund, Elberton, Ga.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Milton Edwin Rampey.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Willie Fred Heard
Mr. Willie Fred Heard, age 55 of Limo Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Monday,
March 28, 2011 at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Bogart, GA.
Service plans will be announced later by McKinney-Neal Mortuary, Inc.
March 28, 2011 at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Bogart, GA.
Service plans will be announced later by McKinney-Neal Mortuary, Inc.
Betty Calhoun
Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Calhoun, age 74 of Pulliam Street, Elberton, GA will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Westside Presbyterian Church with Pastor Willie B. Moon, officiating. Interment will follow in the Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
The body is at McKinney-Neal Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
The McKinney ~ Neal Mortuary, www.msnfuneralhome.com
The body is at McKinney-Neal Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
The McKinney ~ Neal Mortuary, www.msnfuneralhome.com
Jessie Simpson
Funeral Services for Mr. Jessie Simpson, Jr. age 63 of Mill Street, Elberton, GA will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the Martin Grove Baptist Church. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery.
The body is at McKinney-Neal Mortuary.
The family is at the residence.
McKinney-Neal Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
follow in the church cemetery.
The body is at McKinney-Neal Mortuary.
The family is at the residence.
McKinney-Neal Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Rowe
Mary Gladys Slaton Rowe, 82, of Calhoun Falls, died peacefully at her home, with her two daughters by her side, on Monday, March 28, 2011.
Mrs. Rowe was born in Dunn, NC to the late Bud and Johnnie Holmes. She was the former owner and operator of Slaton's Cafe & Grocery Store in Calhoun Falls and a member of the Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church. Mrs. Rowe was commonly known by her tag on her car as a "Lady of a Noble."
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rowe was preceded in death by her husbands, J.W. Slaton and Berry B. Rowe; a son, James Olin Slaton; three brothers, Holbert, Delmus and George Holmes and a sister, Mildred Norris.
Surviving Mrs. Rowe are her two daughters, Janet Beasley and her husband, Gary, of Dunn, NC and Dian S. Norryce and her husband, Larry, of Abbeville; a son, Ronnie Hamilton and his wife, Debbie, of Dunn, NC; a sister, Pearl Hamilton, of Dunn, NC; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in the church with the Rev. Herman Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family is at the home.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Rowe, may be sent to the Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.
HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Rowe family
Mrs. Rowe was born in Dunn, NC to the late Bud and Johnnie Holmes. She was the former owner and operator of Slaton's Cafe & Grocery Store in Calhoun Falls and a member of the Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church. Mrs. Rowe was commonly known by her tag on her car as a "Lady of a Noble."
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rowe was preceded in death by her husbands, J.W. Slaton and Berry B. Rowe; a son, James Olin Slaton; three brothers, Holbert, Delmus and George Holmes and a sister, Mildred Norris.
Surviving Mrs. Rowe are her two daughters, Janet Beasley and her husband, Gary, of Dunn, NC and Dian S. Norryce and her husband, Larry, of Abbeville; a son, Ronnie Hamilton and his wife, Debbie, of Dunn, NC; a sister, Pearl Hamilton, of Dunn, NC; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Calhoun Falls First Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in the church with the Rev. Herman Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family is at the home.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Rowe, may be sent to the Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.
HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Rowe family
Monday, March 28, 2011
Ethel Caldwell Hunt
Ethel Caldwell Hunt, 85, of 1050 Country Club Road, Elberton, widow of the late Jackson "Jack" Hunt, died Monday morning, March 28, 2011, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Born in Elbert County September 11, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Henry Caldwell and Rosa Everlina Smith Caldwell. She was a member of Eliam United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hunt was the last surviving member of her immediate family and leaves to cherish her memory are daughter Denise Cook of Austell, GA; sons Kevin Hunt and Brian Hunt of Elberton, GA; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son Jackson Caldwell Hunt.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate her life will be held Friday, April 1, at 3PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend Wes Privett officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9PM Thursday night at Berry Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ethel Caldwell Hunt.
Born in Elbert County September 11, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Henry Caldwell and Rosa Everlina Smith Caldwell. She was a member of Eliam United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hunt was the last surviving member of her immediate family and leaves to cherish her memory are daughter Denise Cook of Austell, GA; sons Kevin Hunt and Brian Hunt of Elberton, GA; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son Jackson Caldwell Hunt.
Funeral services to honor and celebrate her life will be held Friday, April 1, at 3PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend Wes Privett officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9PM Thursday night at Berry Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ethel Caldwell Hunt.
A. Malloy Agnew
Andrew Malloy Agnew, age 79, of 1073 Thirteen Forks Road, Elberton, Ga., died March 26, 2011 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 28, 1932, in Hart County, Ga., son of the late Waco and Margaret Agnew. Mr. Agnew served his country in the Korean War with the Navy.
Mr. Agnew is survived by his wife of 52 years; Carolyn Carter Agnew, son; Mitch (Dee) Agnew, three grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister; Marie Nelson of Monroe, sister; Anna Gilson of Duluth, brothers; Gerald Agnew and Robert Agnew of Hartwell.
Mr. Agnew was preceded in death by his parents; Waco and Margaret Agnew.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hicks Funeral
Home Chapel. Visitation will be on Monday March 28, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hicks Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or flowers will be graciously accepted.
Interment will be at Concord United Methodist Cemetery following the service.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Andrew Malloy Agnew.
He was born February 28, 1932, in Hart County, Ga., son of the late Waco and Margaret Agnew. Mr. Agnew served his country in the Korean War with the Navy.
Mr. Agnew is survived by his wife of 52 years; Carolyn Carter Agnew, son; Mitch (Dee) Agnew, three grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister; Marie Nelson of Monroe, sister; Anna Gilson of Duluth, brothers; Gerald Agnew and Robert Agnew of Hartwell.
Mr. Agnew was preceded in death by his parents; Waco and Margaret Agnew.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hicks Funeral
Home Chapel. Visitation will be on Monday March 28, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hicks Funeral
Home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or flowers will be graciously accepted.
Interment will be at Concord United Methodist Cemetery following the service.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Andrew Malloy Agnew.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Candace Giannoni Sanders
Candace Giannoni Sanders, age 23, of 1534 Wahatchee Creek Farm Road, Elberton, Ga., died March 22, 2011.
She was born November 26, 1987, in Athens, Ga., daughter of David Giannoni and the late Helen Annette Crowe Welborn.
Mrs. Sanders is survived by her daughter, Layla Sanders; father, David (Renee) Giannoni; half-brothers, Josh and Brandon Giannoni; grandmothers, Lucy Crowe and Betty Jane Giannoni; Uncle, Robert (Jean) Crowe; cousins, Kayla and Cord Crowe. Several other relatives and friends also survive.
Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her mother; Annette Crowe Welborn and her grandfathers; Hershell Crowe and Joe Giannoni.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hicks Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Interment will be at Old Toccoa Baptist Church Cemetery in Toccoa, Georgia following the service at 2 p.m.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Candace Giannoni Sanders.
She was born November 26, 1987, in Athens, Ga., daughter of David Giannoni and the late Helen Annette Crowe Welborn.
Mrs. Sanders is survived by her daughter, Layla Sanders; father, David (Renee) Giannoni; half-brothers, Josh and Brandon Giannoni; grandmothers, Lucy Crowe and Betty Jane Giannoni; Uncle, Robert (Jean) Crowe; cousins, Kayla and Cord Crowe. Several other relatives and friends also survive.
Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her mother; Annette Crowe Welborn and her grandfathers; Hershell Crowe and Joe Giannoni.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hicks Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Interment will be at Old Toccoa Baptist Church Cemetery in Toccoa, Georgia following the service at 2 p.m.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Candace Giannoni Sanders.
Jason Ashley Sanders
Jason Ashley Sanders, 36, of 1135 Sutton Way, Elberton, husband of the late Candace Giannoni Sanders, died Tuesday morning, March 22, 2011.
Mr. Sanders was born in Anderson County, SC, June 1, 1974, son of Karen Ridgeway Sanders and the late Charles Thomas "Tom" Sanders, Jr. He was a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church and worked in the construction industry.
Left to cherish his memories are children, Landon Thomas Sanders, Mariah Hobbs, both of Elberton, Destin Wheeler, Alexis Wheeler, both of Rising Fawn, Georgia, Jessica Goodnaugh of Anderson, South Carolina, and Layla Sanders of Elberton; mother, Karen Ridgeway Sanders; brother, Russ Sanders of Atlanta; sister, Juli S. Hall of Penscola, Florida; and grandparents, Doris Ridgeway and Tommy Whitworth, of Elberton. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends also survive.
Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Vincent Sanders; and grandparents, Jack Ridgeway and Charles Thomas, Sr. and Josephine Lunsford Sanders.
Services to celebrate and honor his life will be held on Sunday, March 27, at 2PM at the Elberton First Baptist Church with Reverend Ken Whitfield officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family is at the residence of Tommy and Doris Ridgeway Whitworth, 1051 Ruckersville Road, Elberton and will receive friends from 1-2PM Sunday, just prior to the service in the fellowship hall of Elberton First Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will include Phil Berryman, Jon Tomlin, Stephen Ridgeway, Eric Berryman, Justin Ridgeway, and Kenneth Sanders.
The family greatly appreciates all flowers, and memorials may be made in his honor to the charity of one's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Jason Ashley Sanders.
Mr. Sanders was born in Anderson County, SC, June 1, 1974, son of Karen Ridgeway Sanders and the late Charles Thomas "Tom" Sanders, Jr. He was a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church and worked in the construction industry.
Left to cherish his memories are children, Landon Thomas Sanders, Mariah Hobbs, both of Elberton, Destin Wheeler, Alexis Wheeler, both of Rising Fawn, Georgia, Jessica Goodnaugh of Anderson, South Carolina, and Layla Sanders of Elberton; mother, Karen Ridgeway Sanders; brother, Russ Sanders of Atlanta; sister, Juli S. Hall of Penscola, Florida; and grandparents, Doris Ridgeway and Tommy Whitworth, of Elberton. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends also survive.
Mr. Sanders is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Vincent Sanders; and grandparents, Jack Ridgeway and Charles Thomas, Sr. and Josephine Lunsford Sanders.
Services to celebrate and honor his life will be held on Sunday, March 27, at 2PM at the Elberton First Baptist Church with Reverend Ken Whitfield officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family is at the residence of Tommy and Doris Ridgeway Whitworth, 1051 Ruckersville Road, Elberton and will receive friends from 1-2PM Sunday, just prior to the service in the fellowship hall of Elberton First Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will include Phil Berryman, Jon Tomlin, Stephen Ridgeway, Eric Berryman, Justin Ridgeway, and Kenneth Sanders.
The family greatly appreciates all flowers, and memorials may be made in his honor to the charity of one's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Jason Ashley Sanders.
William Joseph Cimino
Mr. William Joseph Cimino, 33, of Hartwell, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born on August 9, 1977 in Douglasville, GA, he was the son of Joy Cindrich Cimino. He was a cook at Huddle House.
He is survived by his mother and one sister, Anna Cimino of Hartwell.
Memorial services will be Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Starrett officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the church. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Born on August 9, 1977 in Douglasville, GA, he was the son of Joy Cindrich Cimino. He was a cook at Huddle House.
He is survived by his mother and one sister, Anna Cimino of Hartwell.
Memorial services will be Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Starrett officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the church. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Dewey William Bailey
Mr. Dewey William Bailey, 88, of 542 Will Bailey Road, Hartwell, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Hart County Hospital.
Born on May 26, 1922 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late William James Bailey and Sallie Leona Wilson Bailey. He retired as a ASCS field agent after over 30 years of service, was a member of the Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge #690, and served in the US Navy on the USS Black Hawk in the Pacific. He was also a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where he attended the McDoyle Sunday School Class, was a former boys Sunday School teacher, served as the church clerk for 48 years, was a Deacon, served on various church committees, was a RA Leader, and coached church and recreational teams.
He is survived by his wife: Juanita Vickery Bailey; one son: Drew Bailey and his wife, Megan, of Hartwell; one daughter: Sally Timmerman and her husband, Michael, of Suwanee; two grandchildren: William Bailey Timmerman and Bailey Lindsey Timmerman. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Ray Bailey, Carl Bailey, Alton Bailey, James Bailey; and two sisters: Myrtice McLane Simpson, and Ruby Nell Denton.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Black officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday at the church prior to the service. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made out to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, GA 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com
Born on May 26, 1922 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late William James Bailey and Sallie Leona Wilson Bailey. He retired as a ASCS field agent after over 30 years of service, was a member of the Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge #690, and served in the US Navy on the USS Black Hawk in the Pacific. He was also a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where he attended the McDoyle Sunday School Class, was a former boys Sunday School teacher, served as the church clerk for 48 years, was a Deacon, served on various church committees, was a RA Leader, and coached church and recreational teams.
He is survived by his wife: Juanita Vickery Bailey; one son: Drew Bailey and his wife, Megan, of Hartwell; one daughter: Sally Timmerman and her husband, Michael, of Suwanee; two grandchildren: William Bailey Timmerman and Bailey Lindsey Timmerman. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Ray Bailey, Carl Bailey, Alton Bailey, James Bailey; and two sisters: Myrtice McLane Simpson, and Ruby Nell Denton.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Black officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday at the church prior to the service. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made out to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, GA 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Hugh Talmadge Kidd
Hugh Talmadge Kidd, 79, of Bowman, died Wednesday morning, March 23, 2011, at the Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kidd was born in Elbert County, May 5, 1931, son of the late Dewy T. and Mae Bell Moon Kidd. He was a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memories are brother and sisters-in-law, Roger and Juanita Kidd of Bowman and Jane Kidd, of Dewy Rose; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris K. and Jimmy Dixon and Martha K. and Wayne Teasley, all of Bowman; and several other relatives and friends.
Services to honor and celebrate his life will be held Friday, March 25, at 3PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend Timothy Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the home of Roger and Juanita Kidd, 1547 Seymour Road, Bowman, and will receive friends from 1-3PM Friday, prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Robbie Kidd, Reggie Teasley, Rabun Kidd, Louis Cleghorne, Cody McCreary, and Tom Kidd.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Hugh Talmadge Kidd.
Mr. Kidd was born in Elbert County, May 5, 1931, son of the late Dewy T. and Mae Bell Moon Kidd. He was a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memories are brother and sisters-in-law, Roger and Juanita Kidd of Bowman and Jane Kidd, of Dewy Rose; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris K. and Jimmy Dixon and Martha K. and Wayne Teasley, all of Bowman; and several other relatives and friends.
Services to honor and celebrate his life will be held Friday, March 25, at 3PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend Timothy Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the home of Roger and Juanita Kidd, 1547 Seymour Road, Bowman, and will receive friends from 1-3PM Friday, prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Robbie Kidd, Reggie Teasley, Rabun Kidd, Louis Cleghorne, Cody McCreary, and Tom Kidd.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Hugh Talmadge Kidd.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Clarence H. Dickerson
Clarence H. Dickerson, 84, of 1010 Tate Circle, Elberton, husband of Ernestine Mann Dickerson, died Monday night, March 21, 2011, at the Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Dickerson was born in Elberton, September 27, 1926, son of the late Onnie B. and Quillie Denney Dickerson. He was of the Baptist faith, a U.S. Army Veteran having served in WWII, and the owner/operator of Dickerson Construction Company.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Ernestine Mann Dickerson of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Gail D. and Reuben Jordan of Elberton; two sisters, Dolly Cox and Dorothy Ann Parkman, both of Elberton; and three grandchildren, Stacey Dwain Jordan, Wesley Dale and his wife, Caitlin A. Jordan.
Mr. Dickerson is predeceased by siblings, Sally Lou Thornton, Eula Bell Franklin, J.T. Dickerson, Pierce Thomas Dickerson, Pearl Carithers, Jettie Mae Woodall, Nancy Kornegay, Lee Onnie Tate, and Gladys Griggs.
Services to celebrate and honor his life will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 2PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Dickerson and Reverend Luther Mahoney officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Bowman. The family is at the home, 1010 Tate Circle and will receive friends from 1-2PM Thursday, just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
The family greatly appreciates all flowers, and memorials may be made in his honor to the charity of one's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Clarence H. Dickerson.
Mr. Dickerson was born in Elberton, September 27, 1926, son of the late Onnie B. and Quillie Denney Dickerson. He was of the Baptist faith, a U.S. Army Veteran having served in WWII, and the owner/operator of Dickerson Construction Company.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Ernestine Mann Dickerson of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Gail D. and Reuben Jordan of Elberton; two sisters, Dolly Cox and Dorothy Ann Parkman, both of Elberton; and three grandchildren, Stacey Dwain Jordan, Wesley Dale and his wife, Caitlin A. Jordan.
Mr. Dickerson is predeceased by siblings, Sally Lou Thornton, Eula Bell Franklin, J.T. Dickerson, Pierce Thomas Dickerson, Pearl Carithers, Jettie Mae Woodall, Nancy Kornegay, Lee Onnie Tate, and Gladys Griggs.
Services to celebrate and honor his life will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 2PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Dickerson and Reverend Luther Mahoney officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Bowman. The family is at the home, 1010 Tate Circle and will receive friends from 1-2PM Thursday, just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
The family greatly appreciates all flowers, and memorials may be made in his honor to the charity of one's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Clarence H. Dickerson.
Ernest Miller Eades
Ernest Miller Eades, 77, of 1041 Country Club Road, Elberton, widower of the late Peggy Sue Beasley Eades passed away Monday March 21, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Oglethorpe County, October 15, 1933, he was a son of the late John Frank Eades and Margie Holiday Eades. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired Security guard from Glen Raven Mills.
Left to cherish his memory include a sister and brother-in-law Dora and Donnie Carroll, sisters and brothers-in-law Norma Jean Pulliam, Dorothy and Mike Temple, and Bob and Julia Erwin.
Mr. Eades was preceded in death by two brothers Bobby Joe Eades and John Tyler Eades.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend a celebration honoring his life Wednesday March 23, at 2PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Huff officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9PM Tuesday night at Berry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Bob Erwin, Mike Erwin, Franklin Eades, Danny Eades, and Tom Kidd.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605-3007.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in care of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Ernest Miller Eades.
Born in Oglethorpe County, October 15, 1933, he was a son of the late John Frank Eades and Margie Holiday Eades. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired Security guard from Glen Raven Mills.
Left to cherish his memory include a sister and brother-in-law Dora and Donnie Carroll, sisters and brothers-in-law Norma Jean Pulliam, Dorothy and Mike Temple, and Bob and Julia Erwin.
Mr. Eades was preceded in death by two brothers Bobby Joe Eades and John Tyler Eades.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend a celebration honoring his life Wednesday March 23, at 2PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Huff officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9PM Tuesday night at Berry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Bob Erwin, Mike Erwin, Franklin Eades, Danny Eades, and Tom Kidd.
Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605-3007.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in care of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Ernest Miller Eades.
Judy Mae Hopper Day
Mrs. Judy Mae Hopper Day, 70, of 12 Budapest Drive, Hartwell, died Monday, March 21, of natural causes at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC.
Born on April 9, 1940 in Forest City NC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Hopper. She was a retired inspector at Clark Schwebel in Anderson SC and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her mother, Dessie Jane Elms Hopper of Forest City NC; a daughter, Pamela “Pam” Day Dutton of Hartwell; two sisters, Linda Harris of Forest City NC, Vickie Dover of Spindale NC; two brothers, Warren “Warnee” Hopper and Eddy Hopper both of Forest City NC; eight grandchildren, William “Billy”, Kendall, and Christiana “Christy” Dutton, Brandon, Kelly and Rebecca “Allie” Day, Hunter and Brittany Hillard and six great-grandchildren, Chase, Hannah, Connor, Kaylee, Alexander “Alex” Dutton and Mason Medlin also survive. Mrs. Day was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Day; a son, William “Bud” Albert Day; a sister, Faye Green and a brother, Ricky Hopper.
Graveside services will be Saturday March 26 at 2:00 PM at the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ben Coleman.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 7 PM to 9PM on Friday March 25.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com
Born on April 9, 1940 in Forest City NC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Hopper. She was a retired inspector at Clark Schwebel in Anderson SC and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her mother, Dessie Jane Elms Hopper of Forest City NC; a daughter, Pamela “Pam” Day Dutton of Hartwell; two sisters, Linda Harris of Forest City NC, Vickie Dover of Spindale NC; two brothers, Warren “Warnee” Hopper and Eddy Hopper both of Forest City NC; eight grandchildren, William “Billy”, Kendall, and Christiana “Christy” Dutton, Brandon, Kelly and Rebecca “Allie” Day, Hunter and Brittany Hillard and six great-grandchildren, Chase, Hannah, Connor, Kaylee, Alexander “Alex” Dutton and Mason Medlin also survive. Mrs. Day was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Day; a son, William “Bud” Albert Day; a sister, Faye Green and a brother, Ricky Hopper.
Graveside services will be Saturday March 26 at 2:00 PM at the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ben Coleman.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 7 PM to 9PM on Friday March 25.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Bessie Lois Stone Jordan
Mrs. Bessie Lois Stone Jordan, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Jordan was born in Franklin County to Charlie Ervin Stone and Lila Woods Stone. She was the wife of the late Clifford Jeffery Jordan. Mrs. Jordan worked as a seamstress.
Mrs. Jordan is survived by her children and their spouses: daughters Barbara Ann Lusk (James) and Linda Faye Floyd (Rabon); sons Thomas Jeffrey Jordan (Debbie) and Jimmy Ervin Jordan (Jo Ann). She is also survived by 2 stepdaughters, May Helen Turner and Dottie Cagle. Mrs. Jordan leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her husband and a grandchild, Nathan Jordan.
The funeral service celebrating Mrs. Jordan’s life will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel at Hicks Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Inerment will be at Free Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Tate, Georgia. Flowers will be graciously accepted.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Bessie Jordan.
Mrs. Jordan was born in Franklin County to Charlie Ervin Stone and Lila Woods Stone. She was the wife of the late Clifford Jeffery Jordan. Mrs. Jordan worked as a seamstress.
Mrs. Jordan is survived by her children and their spouses: daughters Barbara Ann Lusk (James) and Linda Faye Floyd (Rabon); sons Thomas Jeffrey Jordan (Debbie) and Jimmy Ervin Jordan (Jo Ann). She is also survived by 2 stepdaughters, May Helen Turner and Dottie Cagle. Mrs. Jordan leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her husband and a grandchild, Nathan Jordan.
The funeral service celebrating Mrs. Jordan’s life will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel at Hicks Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Inerment will be at Free Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Tate, Georgia. Flowers will be graciously accepted.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Bessie Jordan.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Clyde Hewell
Clyde H. Hewell, age 91, of 128 Tusten St., Elberton, Ga., passed away on March 18, 2011 at his home with family and friends at his side. He was born November 6, 1919, in Dewy Rose, Ga., the son of the late Thomas and Hassie Mae Hewell. Mr. Hewell served in the United States Navy in WWII on a destroyer, the US Benner, in the South Pacific.
Mr. Hewell was a graduate of Elbert County Highschool and attended classes in Law School. He was a life long member of First Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and was a member of the Victory Sunday School class. He worked for the U. S. Post Office in Elberton and served as Postmaster before his retirement.
Mr. Hewell is survived by his wife of 70 years, Martha V. Hewell, a daughter, Susan Guinn and her husband John Guinn of Myrtle Beach, S.C., many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Clyde H. Hewell, Jr., his brothers, Tom A. Hewell, Joe Hewell and one sister, Barbara Coker.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 20, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service in the fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Elberton, Ga. or to United Hospice, 435 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 200, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Interment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton, Georgia following the service.
The family would like to give special thanks to Ray Howell, a close friend of Clyde and Martha Hewell.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Clyde H. Hewell.
Mr. Hewell was a graduate of Elbert County Highschool and attended classes in Law School. He was a life long member of First Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and was a member of the Victory Sunday School class. He worked for the U. S. Post Office in Elberton and served as Postmaster before his retirement.
Mr. Hewell is survived by his wife of 70 years, Martha V. Hewell, a daughter, Susan Guinn and her husband John Guinn of Myrtle Beach, S.C., many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Clyde H. Hewell, Jr., his brothers, Tom A. Hewell, Joe Hewell and one sister, Barbara Coker.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 20, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service in the fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Elberton, Ga. or to United Hospice, 435 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 200, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Interment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton, Georgia following the service.
The family would like to give special thanks to Ray Howell, a close friend of Clyde and Martha Hewell.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Clyde H. Hewell.
Rodger Green
Mr. Rodger Allen Green, 38, of 1790 Bowman Hwy., Dewy Rose, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his home after an extended illness.
Rodger was born in Gresham, Oregon, to Roger Lee Green and Sharrell Lynett Haggstrom. He was employed by Nutra Manufacturing. Rodger was preceded in death by his father, Roger Green, an aunt, Valerie Crawford, and his step-father, Jimmy Kinser.
Survivors include his wife, Tanna Bowman Green; children: Corey Price, Breanna Green, and Develyn Chase Green. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Cory Kinser and Jeff Green; and one sister, Kelly Driver; his mother, Sharrell Kinser; an uncle, Dave Haggstrom; and several other relatives including nieces and nephews.
The funeral service celebrating Rodger’s life will be Sunday, March 20, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, Ga. Visitation will be Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Rev. Dennis Duck will be the minister.
Interment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton, Georgia. Flowers will be graciously accepted.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Rodger Green.
Rodger was born in Gresham, Oregon, to Roger Lee Green and Sharrell Lynett Haggstrom. He was employed by Nutra Manufacturing. Rodger was preceded in death by his father, Roger Green, an aunt, Valerie Crawford, and his step-father, Jimmy Kinser.
Survivors include his wife, Tanna Bowman Green; children: Corey Price, Breanna Green, and Develyn Chase Green. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Cory Kinser and Jeff Green; and one sister, Kelly Driver; his mother, Sharrell Kinser; an uncle, Dave Haggstrom; and several other relatives including nieces and nephews.
The funeral service celebrating Rodger’s life will be Sunday, March 20, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, Ga. Visitation will be Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Rev. Dennis Duck will be the minister.
Interment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton, Georgia. Flowers will be graciously accepted.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com.
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Rodger Green.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Cynthia Eva Smith Rucker
Cynthia Eva Smith Rucker, 91, widow of the late Carl Maxwell Rucker, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2011 at Spring Valley Nursing Home.
Born in Elbert County, December 19, 1919 she was a daughter of the late Henry Thomas Smith and Eva Brown Smith. Mrs. Rucker was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elberton, a member of the Manning Coed Sunday School Class, and Altar Guild, and was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Joan and Carey Kidd of Stone Mountain, GA; and son and daughter-in-law Tom and Joy Rucker of Simpsonville, SC; sisters Nell Bradford and Dot Brown both of Elberton, GA; sister-in-laws Laura Smith and Doris Rucker both of Elberton, GA; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held Friday March 18, at 2PM at the First United Methodist Church of Elberton with Rev. Wayne Smith and Rev. Sid Gunter officiating. Burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2PM just prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
The family has requested please in lieu of flowers to make memorials in her honor to the First United Methodist Organ Fund or to United Hospice of Athens 435 Hawthorne Ave. Suite 200 Athens, GA 30606.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Cynthia Eva Smith Rucker.
Born in Elbert County, December 19, 1919 she was a daughter of the late Henry Thomas Smith and Eva Brown Smith. Mrs. Rucker was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elberton, a member of the Manning Coed Sunday School Class, and Altar Guild, and was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Joan and Carey Kidd of Stone Mountain, GA; and son and daughter-in-law Tom and Joy Rucker of Simpsonville, SC; sisters Nell Bradford and Dot Brown both of Elberton, GA; sister-in-laws Laura Smith and Doris Rucker both of Elberton, GA; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held Friday March 18, at 2PM at the First United Methodist Church of Elberton with Rev. Wayne Smith and Rev. Sid Gunter officiating. Burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2PM just prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
The family has requested please in lieu of flowers to make memorials in her honor to the First United Methodist Organ Fund or to United Hospice of Athens 435 Hawthorne Ave. Suite 200 Athens, GA 30606.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Cynthia Eva Smith Rucker.
John S. Smith
John S. Smith of 1599 Wahatchee Creek Road, Elberton, husband of Mary Smith, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at his residence.
Mr. Smith's body has been donated to the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and no services are scheduled at this time.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith's body has been donated to the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and no services are scheduled at this time.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of arrangements.
Kathryn Emerson
Kathryn Pierce Emerson, 73, of Elberton, died Monday morning, March 14, 2011, at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens, Georgia.
The family has chosen cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements.
The family has chosen cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements.
Eunice Byrum Welborn
Mrs. Eunice Byrum Welborn, 97, of Hartwell, died Tuesday, March 15 at Hartwell Health Care Center.
Born on October 9, 1913 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Ann Baldwin Byrum. She was a retired parts inspector for Monroe Auto Equipment Company, one of the oldest members of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Forever Young Sunday School Class and the Forever Young Senior Group.
She is survived by a daughter, Joy W. Stratton of Elberton; three sons, James Welborn, Don Welborn and Tony Welborn all of Hartwell; eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Welborn was preceded in death by her husband, Sloan P. Welborn; two daughters, Louise W. Roe and Ann B. Welborn; a son, Robert P. Welborn; three sisters, Drucilla B. Carson, Ina B. Jordan and Lois B. Addison; four brothers, Johnny Byrum, Robert Byrum, Sherman and Clyde Byrum and a great-granddaughter, Anastasia Oliver.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Black and Layman Wade Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night. The family is at the home of Tony and Susan Welborn, 164 Azalea Dr, Hartwell. Flowers optional, memorials may be made to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643 of Odyssey Hospice, 855 Gaines School Rd, Suite G, Athens, GA 30605
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com
Born on October 9, 1913 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Ann Baldwin Byrum. She was a retired parts inspector for Monroe Auto Equipment Company, one of the oldest members of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Forever Young Sunday School Class and the Forever Young Senior Group.
She is survived by a daughter, Joy W. Stratton of Elberton; three sons, James Welborn, Don Welborn and Tony Welborn all of Hartwell; eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Welborn was preceded in death by her husband, Sloan P. Welborn; two daughters, Louise W. Roe and Ann B. Welborn; a son, Robert P. Welborn; three sisters, Drucilla B. Carson, Ina B. Jordan and Lois B. Addison; four brothers, Johnny Byrum, Robert Byrum, Sherman and Clyde Byrum and a great-granddaughter, Anastasia Oliver.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Black and Layman Wade Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night. The family is at the home of Tony and Susan Welborn, 164 Azalea Dr, Hartwell. Flowers optional, memorials may be made to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643 of Odyssey Hospice, 855 Gaines School Rd, Suite G, Athens, GA 30605
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Marie Webb Ray
Marie Webb Ray, 81, of 1043 Longstreet Road, formerly of Sherwood Drive, Elberton, widow of Claude E. Ray, Jr. died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Ray was born in Elbert County, May 26, 1929, the only child of the late Joe Harris and Mildred Elizabeth Anderson Webb. She was a homemaker and a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Claude E. and Linda Ray, III of Athens, Tommy and Pam Ray, and Jason and Rebecca Ray, all of Elberton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ray is preceded in death by daughter, Janet Ray.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be Friday, March 11, at 11AM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverends Jay Akin and David McConnell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 10-11AM Friday, just prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers will be graciously accepted and memorials may be made in her honor to St. Judes Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Pallbearers will include Mike Waters, Andy Eavenson, Clint Webb, Mark Cartledge, Henry Bell, Tommy Tate, Napolean Blackwell, Scott King, Donnie Phillips, and Danny Smith.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Marie Webb Ray.
Mrs. Ray was born in Elbert County, May 26, 1929, the only child of the late Joe Harris and Mildred Elizabeth Anderson Webb. She was a homemaker and a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Claude E. and Linda Ray, III of Athens, Tommy and Pam Ray, and Jason and Rebecca Ray, all of Elberton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ray is preceded in death by daughter, Janet Ray.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be Friday, March 11, at 11AM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverends Jay Akin and David McConnell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 10-11AM Friday, just prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers will be graciously accepted and memorials may be made in her honor to St. Judes Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Pallbearers will include Mike Waters, Andy Eavenson, Clint Webb, Mark Cartledge, Henry Bell, Tommy Tate, Napolean Blackwell, Scott King, Donnie Phillips, and Danny Smith.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Marie Webb Ray.
Fannie Mae Johnson
Fannie Mae Johnson age 89 of Hartwell, Georgia passed Wednesday March 9, 2011.
Funeral arrangement will be announce later by Mack’s Funeral Home.
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangement will be announce later by Mack’s Funeral Home.
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com.
Joy Baker Brown
Mrs. Joy Baker Brown, 81, of 166 Elrod’s Ferry Road, Hartwell, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at her home.
Born on November 21, 1929 in Rome, GA, she was the daughter of the late Hall M. Baker and Eloise Freeman Baker. She worked for Farm Bureau, Dr. Cacchioli, and retired from Engelhard after 27 years. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church where she attended the Homemakers Sunday School Class, was a past member of the choir, helped in the nursery, the 4 & 5 year old class, youth, and was a G.A. Leader.
She is survived by her daughter: Deanna B. “Dee” Conley of Hartwell; one brother: Phil F. Baker of Atlanta; five grandchildren: Sommer Joy Wooten and her husband, Dale, Mike Kearns and his wife, Crystal, Jim Kearns and his wife, Peggy, Carrie Hickman, and Nickolas Brown; nineteen great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Nardin P. Brown; and one son: Greg N. Brown.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. John Silver and Rev. Claude Smithmier officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday night. The family is at the home.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com.
Born on November 21, 1929 in Rome, GA, she was the daughter of the late Hall M. Baker and Eloise Freeman Baker. She worked for Farm Bureau, Dr. Cacchioli, and retired from Engelhard after 27 years. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church where she attended the Homemakers Sunday School Class, was a past member of the choir, helped in the nursery, the 4 & 5 year old class, youth, and was a G.A. Leader.
She is survived by her daughter: Deanna B. “Dee” Conley of Hartwell; one brother: Phil F. Baker of Atlanta; five grandchildren: Sommer Joy Wooten and her husband, Dale, Mike Kearns and his wife, Crystal, Jim Kearns and his wife, Peggy, Carrie Hickman, and Nickolas Brown; nineteen great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Nardin P. Brown; and one son: Greg N. Brown.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. John Silver and Rev. Claude Smithmier officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday night. The family is at the home.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Mamie Cason
Mrs. Mamie Ruth “Trixie” Nash Cason, 89, died March 7, 2011 at MCG.
She was a native of Wilkes County, the daughter of the late James C and Ruth Edward Bentley Nash and the widow of Rollin Augustus “Gus” Cason. Mrs. Cason was a retired bookkeeper for the Agricultural Soil Conservation Services and a member of County Line Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Friday, March 11th at 11:00am in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Ficklen Guin officiating.
Survivors include granddaughter, Charlotte Welch and her husband, Bob of Rayle; grandchildren, Joshua, Tabatha and Bobbie Welch, of Rayle; daughter and son in law, Fran and Tommy Thaxton, of Rayle.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5-7pm at the funeral home.
The Hopkins Funeral Home, www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com.
She was a native of Wilkes County, the daughter of the late James C and Ruth Edward Bentley Nash and the widow of Rollin Augustus “Gus” Cason. Mrs. Cason was a retired bookkeeper for the Agricultural Soil Conservation Services and a member of County Line Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be Friday, March 11th at 11:00am in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Ficklen Guin officiating.
Survivors include granddaughter, Charlotte Welch and her husband, Bob of Rayle; grandchildren, Joshua, Tabatha and Bobbie Welch, of Rayle; daughter and son in law, Fran and Tommy Thaxton, of Rayle.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5-7pm at the funeral home.
The Hopkins Funeral Home, www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com.
Kenneth Gary Thompson
Mr. Kenneth Gary Thompson, Jr., 33, of Washington, died March 7, 2011 in MCG.
He was a native of Washington, the son of Winnie Armour Thompson and the late Kenneth Gary Thompson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a fork lift operator for Broome Lumber Company and was of the Baptist Faith. He will missed by family and friends, especially by nephew, Bryan Welch, who was more like a best friend.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the County Line Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Terry Casper officiating.
Bryan Welch, Daniel Braxton, Charlie Broome, Mike Driggers, Joey Collins and Andy McCarty will serve as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Nicole Peacock Thompson, of Washington; son, Blake Peacock and daughter, Christen Moon, both of Washington;; mother, Winnie A. Thompson of Washington; sisters, Regina Thompson, Anderson, S.C., Phyllis Anderson, Washington and Cynthia McCarty, Washington.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Time Christian Center or to County Line Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Arrangements are in the care of Hopkins Funeral Home. www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com.
He was a native of Washington, the son of Winnie Armour Thompson and the late Kenneth Gary Thompson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a fork lift operator for Broome Lumber Company and was of the Baptist Faith. He will missed by family and friends, especially by nephew, Bryan Welch, who was more like a best friend.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the County Line Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Terry Casper officiating.
Bryan Welch, Daniel Braxton, Charlie Broome, Mike Driggers, Joey Collins and Andy McCarty will serve as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Nicole Peacock Thompson, of Washington; son, Blake Peacock and daughter, Christen Moon, both of Washington;; mother, Winnie A. Thompson of Washington; sisters, Regina Thompson, Anderson, S.C., Phyllis Anderson, Washington and Cynthia McCarty, Washington.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Time Christian Center or to County Line Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Arrangements are in the care of Hopkins Funeral Home. www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com.
Gene E. Rucker
Gene E. Rucker “Pete” age 79 of 150 Rome St. Hartwell, GA passed Sunday March 6, 2011.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Thursday March 10, 2011 at St. Luke C.M.E. Church, Hartwell. Burial, in the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton Georgia.
Survivors include his step children, Melba Blassingame, Tracy McCord, Paula Roebuck, Patricia Moon, Sharon Blassingame, Sean Blassingame, David Blassingame, Jerome Blassingame, a host of other relatives & friends.
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Thursday March 10, 2011 at St. Luke C.M.E. Church, Hartwell. Burial, in the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton Georgia.
Survivors include his step children, Melba Blassingame, Tracy McCord, Paula Roebuck, Patricia Moon, Sharon Blassingame, Sean Blassingame, David Blassingame, Jerome Blassingame, a host of other relatives & friends.
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com.
Barry Chamberlin
Barry Chamberlin age 73 of 636 Winston Dr. Ext. Bowman Georgia passed Sunday March 6, 2011.
Funeral arrangement will be announce later by Mack's Funeral Home 266 Maple St. Hartwell, GA 30643. 706 376-7566
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangement will be announce later by Mack's Funeral Home 266 Maple St. Hartwell, GA 30643. 706 376-7566
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Dorothy McGee "Dot" Estes
Mrs. Dorothy McGee “Dot” Estes, 91, of 370 Cleveland Ave, Hartwell, died Saturday, March 5 at her home.
Born on May 6, 1919 in Ashville NC, she was the daughter of the late James Albert McGee and Sallie Pruitt McGee. She was a retired beautician, member of the Macedonia United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and served on the Cemetery Committee.
Survivors include her son, Terry Q. Estes and his wife Kathy of Canon; two sisters, Elton Bryson and Marie Herring both of Hartwell; two grandchildren, Beau Estes and his wife Becky and Katie Eaton and her husband Jonathan; a great-grandchild, James Eaton also survives. Mrs. Estes was preceded in death by her husband, J. Hugh Estes, three brothers, Benson McGee, Quinton McGee and Marvin McGee and two sisters, Minnie Clyde McGee and Edna Adams.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Macedonia United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Wagner and Rev. Martha Dye officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 p.m., where the family will receive friends until the funeral hour. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com.
Born on May 6, 1919 in Ashville NC, she was the daughter of the late James Albert McGee and Sallie Pruitt McGee. She was a retired beautician, member of the Macedonia United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and served on the Cemetery Committee.
Survivors include her son, Terry Q. Estes and his wife Kathy of Canon; two sisters, Elton Bryson and Marie Herring both of Hartwell; two grandchildren, Beau Estes and his wife Becky and Katie Eaton and her husband Jonathan; a great-grandchild, James Eaton also survives. Mrs. Estes was preceded in death by her husband, J. Hugh Estes, three brothers, Benson McGee, Quinton McGee and Marvin McGee and two sisters, Minnie Clyde McGee and Edna Adams.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Macedonia United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Wagner and Rev. Martha Dye officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 p.m., where the family will receive friends until the funeral hour. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.stricklandfh.com.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
W.A. Stevens
Mr. Willie Adolphus (W.A.) Stevens, Jr., 75, died Wednesday at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Mr. Stevens was a native of Washington, GA, and was husband of Johnnie Mathews Stevens. He was the son of the late W. A. Stevens and Leila Greene Stevens. He retired from the logging industry, specializing in sawmill maintenance. He was a member of the Lakeside Bible Chapel in Lincolnton.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 2:00pm in the Lakeside Bible Chapel in Lincolnton with Peter Hoffman and Austin Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Washington. The family will receive friends Saturday at Lakeside Bible Chapel from 1:00 pm until the time of the service.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Stevens, Gene Stevens, Doug Stevens, Howard Stevens, Douglas Mathews, and James Mathews.
Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Johnnie M. Stevens, of Washington; one daughter, Vicki Stevens, of Washington; one son, Ricky Stevens, and wife Lisa, of Washington; one sister, Sue Davis, of Washington; and two grandchildren, Leah Stevens and Scott Stevens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Rd., Washington, GA 30673, to the Lakeside Bible Chapel, 2034 Augusta Hwy., Lincolnton, GA 30817, or to the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C, Augusta, GA 30909.
The Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington, www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com
Mr. Stevens was a native of Washington, GA, and was husband of Johnnie Mathews Stevens. He was the son of the late W. A. Stevens and Leila Greene Stevens. He retired from the logging industry, specializing in sawmill maintenance. He was a member of the Lakeside Bible Chapel in Lincolnton.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 2:00pm in the Lakeside Bible Chapel in Lincolnton with Peter Hoffman and Austin Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Washington. The family will receive friends Saturday at Lakeside Bible Chapel from 1:00 pm until the time of the service.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Stevens, Gene Stevens, Doug Stevens, Howard Stevens, Douglas Mathews, and James Mathews.
Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Johnnie M. Stevens, of Washington; one daughter, Vicki Stevens, of Washington; one son, Ricky Stevens, and wife Lisa, of Washington; one sister, Sue Davis, of Washington; and two grandchildren, Leah Stevens and Scott Stevens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Rd., Washington, GA 30673, to the Lakeside Bible Chapel, 2034 Augusta Hwy., Lincolnton, GA 30817, or to the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C, Augusta, GA 30909.
The Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington, www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com
Virgil Thomas Brown
Virgil Thomas Brown, 72, of 1210 Village Road, Elberton, husband of Charlene Hall Brown, died Saturday morning, March 5, 2011, in the St. Mary's Hospice House.
Mr. Brown was born in Elberton, Georgia, July 7, 1938, son of the late Hugh Dorsey and Pauline Frances Moon Brown. He was a member and Deacon of Fork Creek Baptist Church, employed by Keystone Memorials as a sandblaster, and a Little League coach for over 40 years. He retired from the National Guard as a Major after 20 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Charlene Hall Brown of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Brown and Brian Looney of Bowman; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Angie Brown of Hartwell and Chad and Julie Purcell Brown of Dewy Rose; two sisters, Melinda B. Dye and Nancy B. and her husband, Adrian Jones, all of Elberton; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and mother-in-law, Jackie Harris of Bowman.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held Monday, March 7, at 2PM in the Fork Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home, 1210 Village Road, Elberton, and will receive friends from 12:30-2PM Monday in the Fork Creek Baptist Church fellowship hall just prior to the service.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request donations be made in his honor to the Fork Creek Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Virgil Thomas Brown.
Mr. Brown was born in Elberton, Georgia, July 7, 1938, son of the late Hugh Dorsey and Pauline Frances Moon Brown. He was a member and Deacon of Fork Creek Baptist Church, employed by Keystone Memorials as a sandblaster, and a Little League coach for over 40 years. He retired from the National Guard as a Major after 20 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Charlene Hall Brown of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Brown and Brian Looney of Bowman; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Angie Brown of Hartwell and Chad and Julie Purcell Brown of Dewy Rose; two sisters, Melinda B. Dye and Nancy B. and her husband, Adrian Jones, all of Elberton; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and mother-in-law, Jackie Harris of Bowman.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held Monday, March 7, at 2PM in the Fork Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home, 1210 Village Road, Elberton, and will receive friends from 12:30-2PM Monday in the Fork Creek Baptist Church fellowship hall just prior to the service.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request donations be made in his honor to the Fork Creek Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Virgil Thomas Brown.
James Dyar Thompson
Mr. James Dyar Thompson, 79, of 4412 Elberton Hwy, Hartwell, died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Hart County Hospital.
Born on August 20, 1931 in Fairmount, GA, he was the son of the late Clarence Dyar Thompson and Florine Stewart Thompson. He was a retired expeditor in parts procurement at Lockheed-Martin for 45 years, was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, a Mason, a former member of Toastmasters, and was a US Army Korean War Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Eleanor Thompson; two sons: Rick Thompson of Hiram, GA, and Philip Thompson and his wife, Jean, of Acworth, GA; one daughter: Beverly T. Cox and her husband, David, of Hartwell; one brother: Joe Thompson of Cartersville, GA; four grandchildren: Hayden Thompson, Paige Thompson, Caleb Cox, and Evan Cox. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. John Silver officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Sardis Baptist Church. The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to Sardis Baptist Church Youth Fund, 4359 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Born on August 20, 1931 in Fairmount, GA, he was the son of the late Clarence Dyar Thompson and Florine Stewart Thompson. He was a retired expeditor in parts procurement at Lockheed-Martin for 45 years, was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, a Mason, a former member of Toastmasters, and was a US Army Korean War Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Eleanor Thompson; two sons: Rick Thompson of Hiram, GA, and Philip Thompson and his wife, Jean, of Acworth, GA; one daughter: Beverly T. Cox and her husband, David, of Hartwell; one brother: Joe Thompson of Cartersville, GA; four grandchildren: Hayden Thompson, Paige Thompson, Caleb Cox, and Evan Cox. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. John Silver officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Sardis Baptist Church. The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to Sardis Baptist Church Youth Fund, 4359 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Dorsey L. Ricks
Mr. Dorsey L. Ricks, 68, of 860 Speedway Road, Hartwell, died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at his home.
Born on February 21, 1943 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late John S. Ricks and Lorene Evans Ricks. He was a former supervisor at Franklin Minerals and a former Sergeant for the US Army.
He is survived by his wife Nell Ricks; three sons: Jeffery Ricks of Hartwell, Nathan Ricks of Hartwell, and Shane Ricks of Hartwell; one daughter: Tracey Bates of Hartwell; three brothers: Johnny Ricks of Anderson, SC, David Ricks of Louisville, KY, and Mark Ricks of Hartwell; four sisters: Opal McDowell of Hartwell, Berta Lee Reed of Hartwell, Sara Alice Fleming of Hartwell, and Catherine Woodall of Anderson; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Mr. Ricks was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Stowe officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family requests no flowers. The family is at the home.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Born on February 21, 1943 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late John S. Ricks and Lorene Evans Ricks. He was a former supervisor at Franklin Minerals and a former Sergeant for the US Army.
He is survived by his wife Nell Ricks; three sons: Jeffery Ricks of Hartwell, Nathan Ricks of Hartwell, and Shane Ricks of Hartwell; one daughter: Tracey Bates of Hartwell; three brothers: Johnny Ricks of Anderson, SC, David Ricks of Louisville, KY, and Mark Ricks of Hartwell; four sisters: Opal McDowell of Hartwell, Berta Lee Reed of Hartwell, Sara Alice Fleming of Hartwell, and Catherine Woodall of Anderson; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Mr. Ricks was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Stowe officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family requests no flowers. The family is at the home.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Reverend Warren J. Thaxton
Rev. Warren J. Thaxton age 79 of 5134 Bowersville Hwy Bowersville, Georgia 30516 passed Sunday Feb. 27, 2011.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Thursday March 3, 2011 at Christian Worship Assembly Church, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Burial, Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bowersville Georgia. Rev. Thaxton will be place in the church at 10:00am Thursday until hour of service.
Survivors include his spouse Bernice Thaxton, Sons, JAE Thaxton, Ivan Thaxton, Gregory Thaxton, Ryan Thaxton, Wes Thaxton, Neil Thaxton; daughters, Sydney Thaxton, Rhendy “Addie” Thaxton, Tina Davis Larkin; brother, James Fluellen; sisters, Sylvia Bates, Brenda Ponder, Barbara Ann Shumaker, a host of other relatives and friends.
The Family is at the residence and will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mack’s Funeral Home, 226 Maple St. Hartwell, GA 30643. 706 376-7566
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com
Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Thursday March 3, 2011 at Christian Worship Assembly Church, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Burial, Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bowersville Georgia. Rev. Thaxton will be place in the church at 10:00am Thursday until hour of service.
Survivors include his spouse Bernice Thaxton, Sons, JAE Thaxton, Ivan Thaxton, Gregory Thaxton, Ryan Thaxton, Wes Thaxton, Neil Thaxton; daughters, Sydney Thaxton, Rhendy “Addie” Thaxton, Tina Davis Larkin; brother, James Fluellen; sisters, Sylvia Bates, Brenda Ponder, Barbara Ann Shumaker, a host of other relatives and friends.
The Family is at the residence and will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mack’s Funeral Home, 226 Maple St. Hartwell, GA 30643. 706 376-7566
The Mack's Funeral Home of Hartwell, www.macksfuneralhome.com
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Albert Martin
Albert Sidney Martin, 92, of 2776 Martin Road, Bowman, widower of Arnoldean Butler Martin, died Sunday morning, February 27, 2011, at his residence.
Mr. Martin was born in Elbert County, December 19, 1918, son of the late Huey V. and Mamie Palmer Martin. He was retired from Elberton Mills as a weaver and was a farmer. He was a member and Deacon of the Faith Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Sandra Martin of the home; and two grandchildren, James Michael Duke and Sarah Destiny Duke.
The last surviving member of his immediate family, he is preceded in death by four sisters, Ruby Adams, Alma Johnson, Mary Edwards, and Corine Hughes; two brothers, Bobby Lee Martin and George Martin; and great-nephew, Tony Duke.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held Monday, February 28, at 3PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend David Bagwell and Reverend Lynn Kellum officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Bowman with Reverend Leon Suttles officiating. The family is at the residence, 2776 Martin Road, Bowman, and will receive friends from 2-3PM Monday just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Deacons of Faith Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to the Faith Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Albert Sidney Martin.
Mr. Martin was born in Elbert County, December 19, 1918, son of the late Huey V. and Mamie Palmer Martin. He was retired from Elberton Mills as a weaver and was a farmer. He was a member and Deacon of the Faith Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Sandra Martin of the home; and two grandchildren, James Michael Duke and Sarah Destiny Duke.
The last surviving member of his immediate family, he is preceded in death by four sisters, Ruby Adams, Alma Johnson, Mary Edwards, and Corine Hughes; two brothers, Bobby Lee Martin and George Martin; and great-nephew, Tony Duke.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held Monday, February 28, at 3PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend David Bagwell and Reverend Lynn Kellum officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Bowman with Reverend Leon Suttles officiating. The family is at the residence, 2776 Martin Road, Bowman, and will receive friends from 2-3PM Monday just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Deacons of Faith Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to the Faith Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Albert Sidney Martin.
Van McGarity
Marion Van McGarity, 75, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at Spring Valley Health Care Facility.
Mr. McGarity was the son of the late Harold & Naomi McGarity.
Mr. McGarity is survived by his wife JoAnn McGarity of the home, children; Mark McGarity, Sr. and Liane Lee, 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters; Phyllis Duchinski, Linda Marsh and one brother David McGarity. He was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter.
The service for Mr. McGarity will be Monday, February 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Hicks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, February 27, 2011 from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be at the Elmhurst Cemetery.
You may express condolences on-line at www.hicksfuneral.com
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Marion Van McGarity.
Mr. McGarity was the son of the late Harold & Naomi McGarity.
Mr. McGarity is survived by his wife JoAnn McGarity of the home, children; Mark McGarity, Sr. and Liane Lee, 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters; Phyllis Duchinski, Linda Marsh and one brother David McGarity. He was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter.
The service for Mr. McGarity will be Monday, February 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Hicks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, February 27, 2011 from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be at the Elmhurst Cemetery.
You may express condolences on-line at www.hicksfuneral.com
Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Marion Van McGarity.
Douglas McArthur White
Mr. Douglas McArthur White, age 69, of Hartwell, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at his home.
Born August 19, 1941, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Edrew C. & Annie Lee Martin White. Mr. White retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass and Motor Vehicles Sale of GA. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Price Chapel Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ted M. White.
He is survived by his daughters & sons-in-law: Angela White & Lee Johnson & Amy White & Tiger Floyd both of Hartwell; grandchildren: Breanna White, Dillon Segars, Amanda Segars, Andrew Graham, Whitney Smith, Tyler Floyd, & Tanner Floyd; great-grandchild: Koltin Bryant; brothers: Howard White of Martin & Tommy White of Lavonia; and the mother of his children & her husband: Brenda & James Smith.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Stowe and Rev. Fred McCurry officiating. Burial will follow in Lavonia City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. At other hours the family will be at the home.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia, www.stricklandfh.com
Born August 19, 1941, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Edrew C. & Annie Lee Martin White. Mr. White retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass and Motor Vehicles Sale of GA. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Price Chapel Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ted M. White.
He is survived by his daughters & sons-in-law: Angela White & Lee Johnson & Amy White & Tiger Floyd both of Hartwell; grandchildren: Breanna White, Dillon Segars, Amanda Segars, Andrew Graham, Whitney Smith, Tyler Floyd, & Tanner Floyd; great-grandchild: Koltin Bryant; brothers: Howard White of Martin & Tommy White of Lavonia; and the mother of his children & her husband: Brenda & James Smith.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Stowe and Rev. Fred McCurry officiating. Burial will follow in Lavonia City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. At other hours the family will be at the home.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia, www.stricklandfh.com
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