Community readers,
We sent the following letters to funeral directors today. We wanted you to all be aware of the change as well.
Dear local funeral director:
Thank you for letting Local Obits being a part of you! By posting obituaries to your website, you allow us to gather the information for our site. We greatly appreciate it when you e-mail your obituaries to us, especially death notices before the arrangements have been made. Below, we have included an obituary template. All of our obituaries will be written this way, starting on Monday, December 06, 2009. We appreciate you providing us with the date of birth, place of birth, parent's name, biography, survivors, and funeral service arrangements so we can better serve the community. If you like the following template, feel free to use it on a daily basis for you funeral home.
OBITUARY TEMPLATE:
OBITUARY NOTICE
ELBERTON, GEORGIA
HICKS FUNERAL HOME
MR. JIM FRANK BURDEN
Mr. Jim 'Frank' Burden, age 92, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 16, 1917 in Elbert County, he was the son of the late Lee Llewellyn and Myrtie Chastain Burden. He was a long-standing member of the Solid Rock Family Worship Center, formerly the Elberton Church of God, where he served as head usher for a number of years. Mr. Burden was also a youth Sunday School teacher for several years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Frances, Annie Ruth, and Estelle; and four brothers, Tom, Buford, Walton, and Julian.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Magnettie Pless Burden of Elberton; sons and daughters-in-law, Henry and Erlene Burden, Charles and Cindy Burden, all of Elberton, and Gene and Linda Burden of Athens; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Vernon "Junior" Vaughn, and Sarah Anderson, all of Elberton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. One brother, Charlie Burden, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Burden will be held on Saturday, Novemer 7, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Rev. Leon Suttles and Bishop Randy Coggins will officate. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at the residence of ______________, 1234 John Doe Lane, Elberton, and will receive friends from 6-8pm Friday evening at Hicks Funeral Home.
Condolences may be placed online at www.hicksfuneral.com for the family.
Hicks Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jim Frank Burden.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Michael Torrell
Michael Torrell, age 28, of Hartwell, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009.
Arrangements will be announced by Mack's Funeral Home.
Arrangements will be announced by Mack's Funeral Home.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ann Dunbrack
Mrs. Ann Erwin Dunbrack, age 63, of Bowman, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009 in St. Mary's Hospice House.
Born on October 28, 1946 in Elbert County, Mrs. Dunbrack was the daughter of the late Travis Alton and Sarah Estelle Varnum Erwin. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and attended Dewy Rose Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Harry A. Dunbrack of Bowman; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy and Charles Churney of Dewy Rose, and Toshia Dunbrack of Myrtle Beach, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kristy Dunbrack of Elberton; grandchildren, Casey Ann and Callie Churney of Dewy Rose, and Alex and Ava Dunbrack of Elberton; and brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Denise Erwin of Elberton.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 12noon from the Dewy Rose Baptist Church. Rev. Kenny Martin will officiate and the body will be cremated following the service. The family will receive friends from 11-12noon just prior to the service at Dewy Rose Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the St. Mary's Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, Georgia 30622.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ann Erwin Dunbrack.
Born on October 28, 1946 in Elbert County, Mrs. Dunbrack was the daughter of the late Travis Alton and Sarah Estelle Varnum Erwin. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and attended Dewy Rose Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Harry A. Dunbrack of Bowman; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy and Charles Churney of Dewy Rose, and Toshia Dunbrack of Myrtle Beach, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kristy Dunbrack of Elberton; grandchildren, Casey Ann and Callie Churney of Dewy Rose, and Alex and Ava Dunbrack of Elberton; and brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Denise Erwin of Elberton.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 12noon from the Dewy Rose Baptist Church. Rev. Kenny Martin will officiate and the body will be cremated following the service. The family will receive friends from 11-12noon just prior to the service at Dewy Rose Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the St. Mary's Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, Georgia 30622.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ann Erwin Dunbrack.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
R. Dick Heimerich
Mr. Richard P. “Dick” Heimerich, age 79, of 1388 Old Beacon Light Road, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospice, Athens.
Born on February 21, 1930 in Manhattan, New York, he was the late Oskar Heimerich and Theodora May Heimerich. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant, serving 21 years in the U S Air Force. Dick was also retired from Fulton County Government in 1990 as a Data Systems Manager. Mr. Heimerich was a former member of the Hart Co. Golden K and the Kelley Stompers of the Kelley Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a Mason, member of the American Legion Post 109, Hartwell Golf Club and the Hartwell First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Ann” Lovell Heimerich of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Rick Heimerich of Duluth and Chuck and Melinda Heimerich of Dacula; a daughter, Donna Heimerich of Acworth; a sister, Kathy Mangan and her husband Bob of Hartwell; and a granddaughter, Mollie Heimerich also survives.
A memorial service will be Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church with Dr. R. Allen Stewart officiating. Full military honors will follow the memorial service. The family is at the home and will receive friends after the memorial service Sunday at their home. Memorials may be made to the St Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 200 C, Athens GA 30606 or Camp Sunshine, 1850 Clairmont Rd, Decatur GA 30033-3405
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 21, 1930 in Manhattan, New York, he was the late Oskar Heimerich and Theodora May Heimerich. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant, serving 21 years in the U S Air Force. Dick was also retired from Fulton County Government in 1990 as a Data Systems Manager. Mr. Heimerich was a former member of the Hart Co. Golden K and the Kelley Stompers of the Kelley Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a Mason, member of the American Legion Post 109, Hartwell Golf Club and the Hartwell First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Ann” Lovell Heimerich of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Rick Heimerich of Duluth and Chuck and Melinda Heimerich of Dacula; a daughter, Donna Heimerich of Acworth; a sister, Kathy Mangan and her husband Bob of Hartwell; and a granddaughter, Mollie Heimerich also survives.
A memorial service will be Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church with Dr. R. Allen Stewart officiating. Full military honors will follow the memorial service. The family is at the home and will receive friends after the memorial service Sunday at their home. Memorials may be made to the St Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 200 C, Athens GA 30606 or Camp Sunshine, 1850 Clairmont Rd, Decatur GA 30033-3405
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BIll Haley
Mr. William R. “Bill” Haley, age 70, of 1303 Royston Highway, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009 in the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
The funeral service will be on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Dan Bailey 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 2-4 Sunday Afternoon. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson SC 29621 or Bible Baptist Church, PO Box 591, Royston, GA 30662.
Born in Hart County on February 22, 1939, he was the son of the late William H. Haley and Kathleen Mauldin Haley Brewer. He retired from Monsanto Chemical Company as a Nylon Production Technician. Mr. Haley was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, Royston and a US Air Force veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anna McElrath Haley
Survivors include a step-son, Greg Bolt of Columbia, SC; step-daughter, Sandra Reynolds of Greenwood SC; two brothers, Fred “Freddie” Haley of Greenville SC and Randy Haley of Hartwell; and a sister, Sandra K. Kerr of St. Augustine, FL.
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 on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Dan Bailey 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 2-4 Sunday Afternoon. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson SC 29621 or Bible Baptist Church, PO Box 591, Royston, GA 30662.
Born in Hart County on February 22, 1939, he was the son of the late William H. Haley and Kathleen Mauldin Haley Brewer. He retired from Monsanto Chemical Company as a Nylon Production Technician. Mr. Haley was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, Royston and a US Air Force veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anna McElrath Haley
Survivors include a step-son, Greg Bolt of Columbia, SC; step-daughter, Sandra Reynolds of Greenwood SC; two brothers, Fred “Freddie” Haley of Greenville SC and Randy Haley of Hartwell; and a sister, Sandra K. Kerr of St. Augustine, FL.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Elaine Rucker
Mrs. Elaine Rucker of Cromer Road, Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in her residence.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Additional information will be released Friday.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Additional information will be released Friday.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Honorable Selma Cheely
Honorable Chief Magistrate Selma Parris Cheely, age 73, of 25 Stovall Cir, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009 in AnMed Health Medical Center.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be held on November 24, 2009 at 7pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm just prior and after the gathering. The body is being cremated. In liey of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence, PO Box 814, Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
Born on February 1st, 1936 in Dekalb County, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Crawford and Birdie Black Crawford. Ms. Cheely was a graduate of the John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, where she was senior class president of her class. Chief Magistrate Cheely was serving in her 14 year in office. She achieved several professional rewards, including a life time achievement award. She was highly respected among her peers in Law Enforcement and Judicial Services. She founded and served the Northeast Georgia Coalition on Domestic Violence in Hart County. She worked close with the school system, educating youth about the judicial system. She had passion for working for the people, serving citizens. Went full time, all the time.
Survivors include her sons, Ronald McClung of Lawrenceville, Mike Parris of Jackson, Doug Parris of Canton, and Steve Parris of Marietta; two brothers, Roy Crawford and Ned Crawford, both of Anderson; and six grandchildren, Amie McClung, McKenzie, Dusty, Dan, Stephen, and Leslie Parris.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be held on November 24, 2009 at 7pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm just prior and after the gathering. The body is being cremated. In liey of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence, PO Box 814, Hartwell, Georgia 30643.
Born on February 1st, 1936 in Dekalb County, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Crawford and Birdie Black Crawford. Ms. Cheely was a graduate of the John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, where she was senior class president of her class. Chief Magistrate Cheely was serving in her 14 year in office. She achieved several professional rewards, including a life time achievement award. She was highly respected among her peers in Law Enforcement and Judicial Services. She founded and served the Northeast Georgia Coalition on Domestic Violence in Hart County. She worked close with the school system, educating youth about the judicial system. She had passion for working for the people, serving citizens. Went full time, all the time.
Survivors include her sons, Ronald McClung of Lawrenceville, Mike Parris of Jackson, Doug Parris of Canton, and Steve Parris of Marietta; two brothers, Roy Crawford and Ned Crawford, both of Anderson; and six grandchildren, Amie McClung, McKenzie, Dusty, Dan, Stephen, and Leslie Parris.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Floy Wilson
Mrs. Floy Brown Wilson, age 86, of 74 Williams Street, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 in Brown Memorial Convalescent Center.
Born on March 12, 1923 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Jack Brown and Ella Rowland Brown. She was retired from Bellcraft Mfg. She was a member of Reed Creek Baptist Church and attended Freedom Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Woodrow H. Wilson; and brothers, Joe, George, Wade, Ralph and Jack Brown.
Survivors include her longtime companion, Columbus Baker of Hartwell; brother, James Brown of Bowersville; sister, Ruth Teasley of Hartwell; and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 12, 1923 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Jack Brown and Ella Rowland Brown. She was retired from Bellcraft Mfg. She was a member of Reed Creek Baptist Church and attended Freedom Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Woodrow H. Wilson; and brothers, Joe, George, Wade, Ralph and Jack Brown.
Survivors include her longtime companion, Columbus Baker of Hartwell; brother, James Brown of Bowersville; sister, Ruth Teasley of Hartwell; and several nieces and nephews.
Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.
The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
George Bellew
Mr. George L. Bellew, age 92, of 621 River Road, Carlton, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 2PM from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will be at the home of Dennis Bellew, 621 River Road, and will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday and again from 1-2 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Morgan County, he was a son of the late Luke Bellew and Cornelia Beal Bellew. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a retired mechanic, a Madison County Grey, and a U.S. Army Air Force veteran serving in WWII. George is preceded in death by his wife, Coralia Navarro Bellew; a sister, Emma Ruth Bellew; and brothers, Artie "A.J." Bellew, Tom Watson Bellew, and Charles Henry "C.H." Bellew.
Survivors include daughter, Marlene Parnell; son, Dennis George Bellew; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 2PM from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will be at the home of Dennis Bellew, 621 River Road, and will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday and again from 1-2 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Morgan County, he was a son of the late Luke Bellew and Cornelia Beal Bellew. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a retired mechanic, a Madison County Grey, and a U.S. Army Air Force veteran serving in WWII. George is preceded in death by his wife, Coralia Navarro Bellew; a sister, Emma Ruth Bellew; and brothers, Artie "A.J." Bellew, Tom Watson Bellew, and Charles Henry "C.H." Bellew.
Survivors include daughter, Marlene Parnell; son, Dennis George Bellew; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Virginia Hunter
Mrs. Mable Virginia Stevens Hunter, 75, of West Rd., died Thursday morning at her daughter’s home in Lincoln County.
Mrs. Hunter was born in the Tyrone Community and had lived there all her life. She was the widow of Everette Franklin “Rady” Hunter, and was the daughter of the late Sanders and Mable Silvey Stevens. She retired from the Wilkes County Board of Education, having worked in the nutrition department. She was an active member of the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, was a WMU member until 2006, and had taught Sunday School for 27 years. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her sister, Helen S. Lamar.
Mrs. Hunter is survived by two sons, Franklin S. Hunter. And wife Melissa, of Washington, and John Hunter, also of Washington; one daughter, Marcia H. Kirkland, and husband Perry, of Lincolnton; four grandchildren, Tara (Ronald) Johnson, Mandy (Scoty) Roberson, and Kimber Kirkland, of Lincolnton, and Jody Hunter, of Washington; six great grandchildren, Cheyene Keller, Tristan Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Meagan Hunter, Brittan Johnson, and Bailyn Roberson.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 11:00 am at Phillips Mill Baptist Church with Rev. John King, Rev. Lee Hunter, and Rev. Jamie Callaway officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marshall King, Bobby Standard, Manuel Hunter, Ray Moore, Gary Hopkins, and Shelton West. Honorary pallbearers will be Morrison Maxwell, Corrie Maxwell, Henry McAvoy, and members of the Adult Women III Sunday School Class of Phillips Mill.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30-8:30 at Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Phillips Mill Baptist Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hunter was born in the Tyrone Community and had lived there all her life. She was the widow of Everette Franklin “Rady” Hunter, and was the daughter of the late Sanders and Mable Silvey Stevens. She retired from the Wilkes County Board of Education, having worked in the nutrition department. She was an active member of the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, was a WMU member until 2006, and had taught Sunday School for 27 years. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her sister, Helen S. Lamar.
Mrs. Hunter is survived by two sons, Franklin S. Hunter. And wife Melissa, of Washington, and John Hunter, also of Washington; one daughter, Marcia H. Kirkland, and husband Perry, of Lincolnton; four grandchildren, Tara (Ronald) Johnson, Mandy (Scoty) Roberson, and Kimber Kirkland, of Lincolnton, and Jody Hunter, of Washington; six great grandchildren, Cheyene Keller, Tristan Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Meagan Hunter, Brittan Johnson, and Bailyn Roberson.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 11:00 am at Phillips Mill Baptist Church with Rev. John King, Rev. Lee Hunter, and Rev. Jamie Callaway officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marshall King, Bobby Standard, Manuel Hunter, Ray Moore, Gary Hopkins, and Shelton West. Honorary pallbearers will be Morrison Maxwell, Corrie Maxwell, Henry McAvoy, and members of the Adult Women III Sunday School Class of Phillips Mill.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30-8:30 at Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Phillips Mill Baptist Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home.
Roy Gunnells
Mr. Roy Eldon Gunnells, age 83, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009.The funeral services will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10AM in the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Purvis will officiate and burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Bowman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6-8PM.
Born in Elbert County on November 29, 1925, he was the son of the late Roy Frank Gunnells and Elsie Haynes Gunnells. He was a member of Dewy Rose Baptist Church and the Samuel Elbert Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Gunnells entered the U.S. Army in the Cavalry on March 1, 1944 and rode in the last mounted review of the Horse Cavalry. He served in Burma during WWII, then as a Veterinary Food Inspector, retiring after 21 years of service. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Williette Gunnells Hulme.
Survivors include his wife, Marian Lee Gunnells of the home; three sons, David Gunnells of Dewy Rose, Roger Gunnells of Dewy Rose, and Steven Gunnells of Hiawatha, KS.; sister, Evelyn Lockhart of Auburn, Al.; brothers, Reginald Gunnells of Chattanooga, TN., and Jarrell Gunnells of Clearwater, FL.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Roy Eldon Gunnells.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Alma Toler
Mrs. Alma Ruth Toler, age 87, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in her home.
The funeral service and burial will be held in Orlando, Florida. The local memorial service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11am from the Chapel of the Washington First United Methodist Church. Rev. Gayle Seibert will officiate.
She was a native of Bremen, GA., the daughter of Ira Y. and Emily Vance Suggs. Mrs. Toler was a retired Banker and Realtor. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bramell Toler.
Survivors include one brother, Robert L. Suggs of Knoxville; nephew, J.R. Suggs and wife, Paula of Washington; great nephews and great great nieces; several cousins in South Carolina, Georgia and New Mexico; and longtime friend and attorney, George Langford.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service and burial will be held in Orlando, Florida. The local memorial service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11am from the Chapel of the Washington First United Methodist Church. Rev. Gayle Seibert will officiate.
She was a native of Bremen, GA., the daughter of Ira Y. and Emily Vance Suggs. Mrs. Toler was a retired Banker and Realtor. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bramell Toler.
Survivors include one brother, Robert L. Suggs of Knoxville; nephew, J.R. Suggs and wife, Paula of Washington; great nephews and great great nieces; several cousins in South Carolina, Georgia and New Mexico; and longtime friend and attorney, George Langford.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Harper
Robert Harper passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
E. "Sonny" Nash
Mr. Edward K. "Sonny" Nash, age 74, of 1454 Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2009.
He was born in Elbert County on April 1, 1935 and was a son of the late Homer D. and Sudie Davenport Nash. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, and was retired from the granite industry.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sue Edwards Nash; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Leigh Nash; daughter and son-n-law, Tina and Reid Ferrell, all of Elberton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Poole of Toccoa.
The memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3pm from the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Revs. Lacey Bowock and Russell Repetske will officiate and internment of cremains will be held at a later date in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home, 1454 Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, or to T.J. and Friends Cancer Foundation, at 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewy Rose, GA. 30634.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
The family is conducting the service.
Berry Funeral Home was in charge of cremation arrangements.
He was born in Elbert County on April 1, 1935 and was a son of the late Homer D. and Sudie Davenport Nash. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, and was retired from the granite industry.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sue Edwards Nash; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Leigh Nash; daughter and son-n-law, Tina and Reid Ferrell, all of Elberton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Poole of Toccoa.
The memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3pm from the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Revs. Lacey Bowock and Russell Repetske will officiate and internment of cremains will be held at a later date in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home, 1454 Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, and will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, or to T.J. and Friends Cancer Foundation, at 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewy Rose, GA. 30634.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
The family is conducting the service.
Berry Funeral Home was in charge of cremation arrangements.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Blanche Armour
Mrs. Blanche Peterman Armour, age 91, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Wills Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 3pm from the Rock United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Monday evening in the funeral home.
She was a native of Oglethorpe County, the daughter of the late Gid N. and Beulah Coe Peterman. Mrs. Armour was a retired secretary from Callaway Farms and had been a school teacher for 10 years. She was a member of Rock UMC.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin D. Armour; sons, David N. Armour, Robert ‘Bobby’O. Armour, Hilton Head, SC; granddaughters, Theresa Dykes and Amada Perkins; Grandson, Sterling Armour Shealey; and great grandchildren, Cheyenne Burnett, Gavin Armour, Brittany Shealey and Madison Shealey.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Maddox, Jr.
Mr. Jesse Cleveland Maddox, Jr., 85, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Heritage Healthcare of Wilkes. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2pm from the Seven Pines Baptist Church in Barnwell, South Carolina. Flowers are optional, and memorial contributions may be made to Seven Pines Baptist Church, Barnwell, SC, First Baptist Church, Washington or Wilkes County Humane Society, Washington.
Mr. Maddox was a native of Lincoln County, the son of the late Jesse Cleveland and Laura Maude Wells Maddox. He was a retired commercial contractor and had served as President of Augusta Association for Retarded Children and on the Founding Board of Lyndale School in Augusta. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Washington and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Besides his parents, Mr. Maddox was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Boiter Maddox; daughter, Wanda Kay Allison Barnes; and sons, Gary Maddox and Troy C. Maddox.
Survivors include wife, Elizabeth Biel Maddox, Barnwell, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Ann & Barry Rogers of Washington; son, Jerry Maddox of Rome; step-daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy & Monty Morrow of Barnwell, SC, Susan & Gary Bradham of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Mary & William Baldwin, Summerville, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Jane & Tommy Gable of Barnwell, SC; granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Kay & Chris Atkins of Harlem, Heather Allison of Atlanta, Jarrord Allison of Beach Island, SC, LeAnn Maddox of Augusta and Shannon Maddox of Augusta; grandsons, Eric Maddox of Augusta, and Chip Maddox; and step-grandson, Scott Rogers of Gray.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hugh Hopkins
Mr. Hugh D. Hopkins, age 90, of Alexian Healthcare Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10am from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Eaton will officiate and burial will follow in the Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton. The body is at the Berry Funeral Home where the family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, November 17 from 6 - 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Debt Reduction Fund at the Elberton Christian Chruch, P.O. Box 382, Elberton, Georgia, 30635.
He was born on December 7, 1918 and was the last surviving sibling of 12 children born to Walter and Olivia Osbourne Hopkins. He was a member of the Elberton Christian Church, and was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Florine Neal Hopkins. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Greg Trotter of Chattanooga, Tennessee; son, Fred Hopkins of Sevierville, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
The Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10am from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Eaton will officiate and burial will follow in the Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton. The body is at the Berry Funeral Home where the family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, November 17 from 6 - 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Debt Reduction Fund at the Elberton Christian Chruch, P.O. Box 382, Elberton, Georgia, 30635.
He was born on December 7, 1918 and was the last surviving sibling of 12 children born to Walter and Olivia Osbourne Hopkins. He was a member of the Elberton Christian Church, and was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Florine Neal Hopkins. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Greg Trotter of Chattanooga, Tennessee; son, Fred Hopkins of Sevierville, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
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The Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Kenneth McCullough
Mr. Kenneth McCullough, age 81, of 2021 Marion Road, Elberton, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009 in St. Mary's Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2pm from Rock Branch Baptist Church. Revs. Ken Wright, Ed Sayer, and Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Ruth McCullough 1654 Cromer Road, and will receive friends from 6-8PM Saturday night at Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Jeff McCullough, Kevin McCullough, Doug Coker, Rob Dye, Frank Eaves, and Rob Starrett. Honorary pallbearers will include Tony Graham, Dreck Thompson, Matt Moon, Bob Ward, David Anderson, Barry Phillips, Ben Brown, and Robert McBride.
Born in Elbert County, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a son of the late Charles B. McCullough and Corene Anderson McCullough. Mr. McCullough was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church, a truck driver for Elberton Poultry, and a farmer.
Survivors include daughters, Debra Branyon, Melissa Moon, Cindy Wiggins, and Kim Trotter; son, David McCullough; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and former wife, Ruth McCullough.
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Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2pm from Rock Branch Baptist Church. Revs. Ken Wright, Ed Sayer, and Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Ruth McCullough 1654 Cromer Road, and will receive friends from 6-8PM Saturday night at Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Jeff McCullough, Kevin McCullough, Doug Coker, Rob Dye, Frank Eaves, and Rob Starrett. Honorary pallbearers will include Tony Graham, Dreck Thompson, Matt Moon, Bob Ward, David Anderson, Barry Phillips, Ben Brown, and Robert McBride.
Born in Elbert County, he was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a son of the late Charles B. McCullough and Corene Anderson McCullough. Mr. McCullough was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church, a truck driver for Elberton Poultry, and a farmer.
Survivors include daughters, Debra Branyon, Melissa Moon, Cindy Wiggins, and Kim Trotter; son, David McCullough; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and former wife, Ruth McCullough.
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Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David Isinghood
Mr. David George Isinghood, age 66 of Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in Hart County Hospital. The body is being cremated and the memorial mass will beheld on Saturday, November 12, 2009 at 12noon from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Terence Kane service as Celebrant. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 1009 Benson Street, Hartwell, GA 30643.
Born on June 29, 1943 in Wellsburg, WVA, he was the son of the late Robert Elden Isinghood and Josephine Debner Isinghood. He was retired from Delta Airlines after 28 years of service. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion, and a U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam War Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Huggins Isinghood of the home; sons, David Robert Isinghood of Alpharetta, GA and Damon Fredrick Isinghood of Simpsonville, SC; brothers, Robert Isinghood of Ft.Worth, TX and Richard Isinghood of Auburndale, FL; sisters, Clara Visnic of Steubenville, OH, Mary Wheaton of Charles Town, W.VA, Jo Ann Knowles of Alton IL; and five grandchildren, Dylan, Makenna, Mason, Sierra and Delaney.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Charles Blackmon
Mr. Charles E. Blackmon, age 92, of 1483 Elberton Highway, Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in the AnMed Health Medican Center.The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 3pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Carter Tucker and Dr. Steve Williams 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 Sunday from 1-3 just prior to the service. The family is at the home. The family requests no flowers or food; memorials may be made to the Hartwell First Baptist Church Building Fund, 81 E. Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643.
Born on January 20, 1917 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Thomas Jackson “Tom” Blackmon and Beulah Jordan Blackmon. He was a retired Underground and Right Away Foreman at Hart EMC for 35 years. Mr. Blackmon was a member of Hartwell First Baptist Church, Doc Adams Sunday School Class and the Hartwell Lions Club. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran, where he served in the European Theater, as a Corporal. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances Fleming Blackmon; daughter, Donna Blackmon; and a brother, James Blackmon.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Alan and Shelvia Blackmon Seneca, SC and Mark Blackmon of Hartwell; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Christin and Paige Blackmon.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Floyd King
Mr. Floyd King, age 72, of 1048 Smith McGee Highway, Hartwell passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital.It was his desire to be cremated and the memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Jack McVeigh, Mr. Virgil Hobbs, and Mr. Joel Seymour will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7-9pm at The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel and one hour before the service
Born on March 18, 1937 in Elbert County, he was the son of the late William Rufus King and Littie Bond King. He began working for the Corps of Engineers in 1959. He worked in the Construction, Real Estate, Mechanical and Electrical Departments, working his way to Power Plant Manager of Richard B. Russell and Hartwell Dam. He received the Supervisor of the Year Award. He was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard, graduated from GMI; was Battalion Commander of 314 Field Artillery in Elberton. He retired with 39 years of service from the National Guard retiring as a Brigadier General. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Phyllis Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Bradford King of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Cartledge of Hartwell, Angie King of Toccoa, and Kelly and Darren McClellan of Vidalia; brother, Tony King of Elberton; granddaughters, Kriston Eitel and husband Rick and Jessica Cartlege; grandsons, Taylor McClellan, Carson McClellan, Sam King, and Connor King; great-granddaughter, Alissa Eitel; and great-grandson, Landon Brow.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Bowers McClain
Mrs. Carolyn Bowers McClain, age 27, of 220 Arch Parks Road, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Greenville Memorial Hospital. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Hone. Revs. Joe Black and Scott Mize will officiate and the body is being cremated. The family is at the home of Betty Stone, 391 Mt. Olivet School Road, Hartwell and will receive friends from 6-7 Thursday and again following the memorial service at the funeral home. The family requests no flowers; memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005 or to defray funeral and medical expenses.
Born on February 7, 1982 in Charleston, SC and was a the daughter of Pam Carnes and Steve Bowers. Carolyn was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Katelyn McClain of Hartwell; mother, Pam Carnes and Jeff Dobbs of Hartwell; father, Steve and Wanda Bowers of Anderson; brother, Christopher and Amanda Bowers of Flagstaff, AZ; paternal grandparents, Farris and Christine Bowers of Hartwell; maternal grandparents, Betty Stone of Hartwell and the late Care Stone and Marvin and Wanda Carens of Hampton, GA.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Joanne Crotti
Mrs. Joanne Crotti, age 68, of Elberton, wife of George Crotti, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
No services are scheduled at this time.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
No services are scheduled at this time.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Malinda Brown (updated)
Mrs. Malinda Hembree Brown, age 62, of 1792 Hartwell Highway, Elberton, passed away on November 6, 2009 in Elberton.
The graveside service was held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from the Cemetery of Concord United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made in her honor to Concord United Methodist Church.
Born on February 24, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Parker and Flora Hembree. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a member of the Concord United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an older brother, the late Tommy Hembree. Her surviving siblings include her brother, William “Bill” Hembree of Knoxville, TN and her sister, Martha Sue Kelly of Hartwell. Malinda suffered for 29 years from brain damage sustained from a neglected medical procedure. She always enjoyed seeing her brother and sister, seeing her smile and enjoyment will surely be missed. Malinda is in a better place with those who will love and treat her well
In addition to her siblings, she is survived by her husband, Robert J. Brown and her son, Steve Brown, both of Elberton.
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Berry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. William Hembree submitted this obituary.
The graveside service was held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from the Cemetery of Concord United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made in her honor to Concord United Methodist Church.
Born on February 24, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Parker and Flora Hembree. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a member of the Concord United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an older brother, the late Tommy Hembree. Her surviving siblings include her brother, William “Bill” Hembree of Knoxville, TN and her sister, Martha Sue Kelly of Hartwell. Malinda suffered for 29 years from brain damage sustained from a neglected medical procedure. She always enjoyed seeing her brother and sister, seeing her smile and enjoyment will surely be missed. Malinda is in a better place with those who will love and treat her well
In addition to her siblings, she is survived by her husband, Robert J. Brown and her son, Steve Brown, both of Elberton.
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Berry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. William Hembree submitted this obituary.
Monday, November 9, 2009
James "GreasyWilson" Gable
Mr. James Thomas "Greasy Wilson" Gable, age 65, of Hester Drive Apartment 6515, husband of Jo Ann Weathers Gable, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in his home.
The service will be private. The family is at the residence, Hester Drive Apartment 6515, Calhoun Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Born in Lowndesville, SC, he was a son of the late Thomas James Wilson and Gussie Redempsy Gable Wilson. He was a United States Army veteran and was a retired pulpwood operator. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father and devoted family man. He will be sorely missed by his loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 40 years, Jo Ann Weathers Gable of the home; daughters, Brenda Moon of Anderson, SC, Teresa Creamer of Belton, SC, Toni DeGrave of Starr, SC, Margaret Bowen of Anderson, SC, Nancy Nichols of Anderson and Jean Minor of Belton; sons, Thomas Gable of Anderson, SC, Richard Gable of Anderson, SC and Curt Gable of Abbeville, SC; sisters, Eva Murphy of Pendleton, SC, Sybil Kay of Belton, SC, Elizabeth Byrum of Iva, SC, Joyce Hutchinson of Starr, SC and Cindy Aiken of Anderson, SC; brother, Roger Wilson of Belton, SC; and 20 grandchildren.
Please visit www.chandlerjacksonfh.com to sign the online register.
The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The service will be private. The family is at the residence, Hester Drive Apartment 6515, Calhoun Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Born in Lowndesville, SC, he was a son of the late Thomas James Wilson and Gussie Redempsy Gable Wilson. He was a United States Army veteran and was a retired pulpwood operator. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father and devoted family man. He will be sorely missed by his loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 40 years, Jo Ann Weathers Gable of the home; daughters, Brenda Moon of Anderson, SC, Teresa Creamer of Belton, SC, Toni DeGrave of Starr, SC, Margaret Bowen of Anderson, SC, Nancy Nichols of Anderson and Jean Minor of Belton; sons, Thomas Gable of Anderson, SC, Richard Gable of Anderson, SC and Curt Gable of Abbeville, SC; sisters, Eva Murphy of Pendleton, SC, Sybil Kay of Belton, SC, Elizabeth Byrum of Iva, SC, Joyce Hutchinson of Starr, SC and Cindy Aiken of Anderson, SC; brother, Roger Wilson of Belton, SC; and 20 grandchildren.
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The Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Annie Lou Cornell
Mrs. Annie Lou Fortson Cornell, age 84, of Elberton passed away on November 7, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Dr. Tim Smith will officiate and burial will follow in the family plot of Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Sunday evening in Hicks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Born on June 23, 1925 in Dewy Rose, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Annie Ruth Fortson. She was a long-time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elberton, and she worked in the granite industry for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene M. Cornell; her sister, Johnnie Brodeur; and her brother, Marion Fortson.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dale Wakefield of Athens; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Nell Cornell, of Watkinsville; grandchildren, Jake and Allison Wakefield, of Macon, Jill and Nathan Clark of San Antonio, TX, Clint Cornell, of Athens, Carson Cornell, of Carrollton, and Zach Cornell, of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Lily Wakefield, Chloe Clark, Finn Wakefield, Spencer Clark, and Lily Cornell; sisters, Carolyn Barger of Elberton and Dottie Wakefield, of Dawsonville; brothers, Wayne Fortson of Savannah, Don Fortson, of Comer, and Jack Fortson of Grovetown and many neices, nephews, and cousins.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Dr. Tim Smith will officiate and burial will follow in the family plot of Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Sunday evening in Hicks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Born on June 23, 1925 in Dewy Rose, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Annie Ruth Fortson. She was a long-time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elberton, and she worked in the granite industry for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene M. Cornell; her sister, Johnnie Brodeur; and her brother, Marion Fortson.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Dale Wakefield of Athens; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Nell Cornell, of Watkinsville; grandchildren, Jake and Allison Wakefield, of Macon, Jill and Nathan Clark of San Antonio, TX, Clint Cornell, of Athens, Carson Cornell, of Carrollton, and Zach Cornell, of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Lily Wakefield, Chloe Clark, Finn Wakefield, Spencer Clark, and Lily Cornell; sisters, Carolyn Barger of Elberton and Dottie Wakefield, of Dawsonville; brothers, Wayne Fortson of Savannah, Don Fortson, of Comer, and Jack Fortson of Grovetown and many neices, nephews, and cousins.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald Johnson
Mr. Gerald Lee Johnson, age 60, of Crawfordville, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in his home.
The family will receive friends in Hopkins Funeral Home Monday evening from 6-8pm. No other services are planned.
He was a native of Wilkes County, the son of the late Mary Mathews and Dewitt Johnson, Sr. Mr. Johnson had worked for Pliant Corporation.
Survivors include one daughter, Emilee Lauren Johnson, Washington; one sister, Martha Robertson, Bogart; and one brother, Dewitt Johnson, Jr., Jefferson.
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Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends in Hopkins Funeral Home Monday evening from 6-8pm. No other services are planned.
He was a native of Wilkes County, the son of the late Mary Mathews and Dewitt Johnson, Sr. Mr. Johnson had worked for Pliant Corporation.
Survivors include one daughter, Emilee Lauren Johnson, Washington; one sister, Martha Robertson, Bogart; and one brother, Dewitt Johnson, Jr., Jefferson.
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Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Jim Burden
Mr. Jim Frank Burden, age 92, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Rev. Leon Suttles and Bishop Randy Coggins will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Friday evening, November 6, 2009 in the Hicks Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Burden was born in Elbert County on September 16, 1917, son of the late Lee Llewellyn Burden and Myrtie Chastain Burden. He was a long-standing member of the Elberton Church of God, now known as The Solid Rock Worship Center, where he served as head usher for a number of years. He also served as a youth Sunday School teacher for several years.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Nancy Magnettie Pless Burden; sons and daughters-in-law, Henry and Erlen Burden, Charles and Cindy Burden, all of Elberton, and Gene and Linda Burden of Athens; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Vernon "Junior" Vaughn and Sarah Anderson, all of Elberton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charlie Burden of Calhoun Falls, SC. He is preceded in death by a twin sister, Frances; two other sisters, Annie Ruth and Estelle; and four brothrs, Tom, Buford, Walton, and Julian.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from the Chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Rev. Leon Suttles and Bishop Randy Coggins will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Friday evening, November 6, 2009 in the Hicks Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted.
Mr. Burden was born in Elbert County on September 16, 1917, son of the late Lee Llewellyn Burden and Myrtie Chastain Burden. He was a long-standing member of the Elberton Church of God, now known as The Solid Rock Worship Center, where he served as head usher for a number of years. He also served as a youth Sunday School teacher for several years.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Nancy Magnettie Pless Burden; sons and daughters-in-law, Henry and Erlen Burden, Charles and Cindy Burden, all of Elberton, and Gene and Linda Burden of Athens; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Vernon "Junior" Vaughn and Sarah Anderson, all of Elberton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charlie Burden of Calhoun Falls, SC. He is preceded in death by a twin sister, Frances; two other sisters, Annie Ruth and Estelle; and four brothrs, Tom, Buford, Walton, and Julian.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clarence Finley, Jr.
Mr. Clarence William Finley, Jr., age 82, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009.
The body is being cremated and memorial services will be announced at a late date.
He was born on May 25, 1927 in Rockville, CT, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Finley, Sr. Mr. Finley served in the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara A. Finley.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The body is being cremated and memorial services will be announced at a late date.
He was born on May 25, 1927 in Rockville, CT, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Finley, Sr. Mr. Finley served in the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara A. Finley.
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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Wilson
Mr. Harold George Wilson, age 76, of 180 West Franklin Place, Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in the Crawford W. Long Hospital, Atlanta.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11am from the Mt. Olivet Church of God. Rev. J.B. Kitts will officiate.
Born on March 30, 1933 in Skaneateles, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence Wilson and Ethel Hartnell Wilson. He was a retired Barber and was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God.
Survivors include his five children; five sisters; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11am from the Mt. Olivet Church of God. Rev. J.B. Kitts will officiate.
Born on March 30, 1933 in Skaneateles, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence Wilson and Ethel Hartnell Wilson. He was a retired Barber and was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God.
Survivors include his five children; five sisters; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Pamela Fields
Pamela Grace Fields, age 55, of 2236 Bellew Road, Bowman, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 2pm from Forest Hills Memorial Park. Rev. Paul Rowe will officiate and burial will follow. The family is at the home of Mitch and Beck Smith and will receive frinds from 1-2 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of Mary Frances Payne Mason and the late Richard Ancel Fields.
Survivors include daughter, Rhonda Smith Rice; son, James M. Smith; brother, Michael Fields; and 2 grandchildren.
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Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 2pm from Forest Hills Memorial Park. Rev. Paul Rowe will officiate and burial will follow. The family is at the home of Mitch and Beck Smith and will receive frinds from 1-2 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of Mary Frances Payne Mason and the late Richard Ancel Fields.
Survivors include daughter, Rhonda Smith Rice; son, James M. Smith; brother, Michael Fields; and 2 grandchildren.
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Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shane Smith
Mr. Thomas Shane Smith, age 36, of 217 Pierce Brown Road, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in his home.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. The body is being cremated.
Born on November 25, 1972 in Oconee County, SC, he is the son of Thomas Junior Smith and Susan Loraine Nix Smith of Westminster, SC. He was employed with Wal-Mart of Toccoa.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas Junior Smith and Susan Loraine Nix Smith of Westminster, SC; wife, Deborah Hunnicutt Smith of the home; sons, Thomas Cody Smith and Christopher Owen Smith, both of the home; sister, Sandra Smith of Westminster, SC; and a paternal grandmother, Swanee Smith of Westminster, SC.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. The body is being cremated.
Born on November 25, 1972 in Oconee County, SC, he is the son of Thomas Junior Smith and Susan Loraine Nix Smith of Westminster, SC. He was employed with Wal-Mart of Toccoa.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas Junior Smith and Susan Loraine Nix Smith of Westminster, SC; wife, Deborah Hunnicutt Smith of the home; sons, Thomas Cody Smith and Christopher Owen Smith, both of the home; sister, Sandra Smith of Westminster, SC; and a paternal grandmother, Swanee Smith of Westminster, SC.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Brown
Mrs. Lois Martin Brown, age 82, of 151 Woodlake Landing, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in her home.
Born on August 20, 1927 in Anderson Co., SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred M. Martin and Ellen Herring Martin. She was retired from Gip’s Mfg. and was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bennie “Ben” W. Brown; and a brother, Fred Martin.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy Dwain Brown of Hartwell; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Gene Berry of Lawrenceville; brother, Robert E. Martin of Powder Springs, GA; and a grandchild, Brad Myers.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Joe Black will officiate and burial will follow in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 1-2pm just prior to the service. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, GA 30643.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Born on August 20, 1927 in Anderson Co., SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred M. Martin and Ellen Herring Martin. She was retired from Gip’s Mfg. and was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bennie “Ben” W. Brown; and a brother, Fred Martin.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy Dwain Brown of Hartwell; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Gene Berry of Lawrenceville; brother, Robert E. Martin of Powder Springs, GA; and a grandchild, Brad Myers.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Joe Black will officiate and burial will follow in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 1-2pm just prior to the service. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, GA 30643.
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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Frances Turman
Mrs. Frances Tyner Turman, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11am from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Leon Suttles will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 just prior to the service in the Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Tyner and Millie Lou Shiflet Tyner.
Survivors include sons, Clifford Turman Jr. and Charles M. Turman; sister, Kathryn Swan; 6 grandchildren; and 5 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 Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11am from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Leon Suttles will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 just prior to the service in the Berry Funeral Home.
Born in Elbert County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Tyner and Millie Lou Shiflet Tyner.
Survivors include sons, Clifford Turman Jr. and Charles M. Turman; sister, Kathryn Swan; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Watts
Dr. Bobby Watts passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11am in Jackson, Georgia. The body will be out for view on Friday at the McKinney - Neal Mortuary, Inc.
McKinney - Neal Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11am in Jackson, Georgia. The body will be out for view on Friday at the McKinney - Neal Mortuary, Inc.
McKinney - Neal Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Matt Bond
Mr. Mattox William "Matt" Bond III, age 46, of Elberton passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
At Matt's request, the body has been cremated with a private memorial service to be held by the family. Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so at any North East Georgia Bank to the Bill Bond Trust Fund.
Born on December 18, 1962, he was the son on Jan Bond of Elberton and the late Maurice Bond. Matt was a member of Elberton First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Amy Phillips Bond; son, Bill Bond; mother, Jan Bond; sisters, Lisa Wyllie and Mary Catherine Bond; mother and father-in-law, Ed and Lanita Phillips; sisters-in-law, Ashley Purcell and Kelly Hunt; and 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 for Mr. Matt Bond
At Matt's request, the body has been cremated with a private memorial service to be held by the family. Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so at any North East Georgia Bank to the Bill Bond Trust Fund.
Born on December 18, 1962, he was the son on Jan Bond of Elberton and the late Maurice Bond. Matt was a member of Elberton First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Amy Phillips Bond; son, Bill Bond; mother, Jan Bond; sisters, Lisa Wyllie and Mary Catherine Bond; mother and father-in-law, Ed and Lanita Phillips; sisters-in-law, Ashley Purcell and Kelly Hunt; and 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 for Mr. Matt Bond
Betty Redwine
Betty Gwinn Redwine was born on August 18, 1921 and passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009.
The graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2pm from the Crawfordville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 Wednesday evening in the funeral home.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2pm from the Crawfordville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 Wednesday evening in the funeral home.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edward Dunson, Sr.
Mr. Edward Garrett Dunson Sr., age 71, of Dahlonega, formerly of Washington, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 in the Northeast Georgia medical Center in Gainesville, GA following an extended illness.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Fishing Creek Baptist Church. Revs. Roy Cates and Ronnie Fendley will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11am on Tuesday in the Banister Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church at 12noon to lie in state until the hour of service.
Mr. Dunson was a native of Wilkes County, GA who had lived in Lumpkin County since 1975. He was a former resident of Alpharetta, GA. He worked in the construction industry for many years and was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church in Tignall, GA. He was the son of the late Jesse Lee Dunson and Nettie Jenkins Dunson and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Dunson; a sister, Sue Morgan; and brothers, Norman Dunson and Julius Dunson.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Doris Dunson, Dahlonega, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Frank Spinelli, Dahlonega, GA, Lena Mae and David Dornhecker, Dahlonega, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Edward Jr. and Patty Dunson, Dahlonega, GA; and sisters, Orene Wolfe, Sparta, GA, Beatrice Land, Social Circle, GA, Mary Ruth Fendley, Cleveland, GA, and Jeanette Pullum, Locust Grove, GA. 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.
Announcement courtesy of Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Fishing Creek Baptist Church. Revs. Roy Cates and Ronnie Fendley will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11am on Tuesday in the Banister Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church at 12noon to lie in state until the hour of service.
Mr. Dunson was a native of Wilkes County, GA who had lived in Lumpkin County since 1975. He was a former resident of Alpharetta, GA. He worked in the construction industry for many years and was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church in Tignall, GA. He was the son of the late Jesse Lee Dunson and Nettie Jenkins Dunson and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Dunson; a sister, Sue Morgan; and brothers, Norman Dunson and Julius Dunson.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Doris Dunson, Dahlonega, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Frank Spinelli, Dahlonega, GA, Lena Mae and David Dornhecker, Dahlonega, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Edward Jr. and Patty Dunson, Dahlonega, GA; and sisters, Orene Wolfe, Sparta, GA, Beatrice Land, Social Circle, GA, Mary Ruth Fendley, Cleveland, GA, and Jeanette Pullum, Locust Grove, GA. 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.
Announcement courtesy of Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Brenda Glenn
Ms. Brenda H. Glenn, age 62, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009 in her residence.
The funeral service will be held on November 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Carlton City Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 1pm to lie in state until the hour of service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening in Hicks Funeral Home.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Troy and April Glenn; mother, Ida Mae Halloman; grandchildren, Caityln Glenn, Hailey Glenn, Keely Glenn, and Tanner Glenn; 10 aunts, uncle, and a number of 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 November 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Carlton City Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 1pm to lie in state until the hour of service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening in Hicks Funeral Home.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Troy and April Glenn; mother, Ida Mae Halloman; grandchildren, Caityln Glenn, Hailey Glenn, Keely Glenn, and Tanner Glenn; 10 aunts, uncle, and a number of other relatives also survive.
Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.
Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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