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Larry Eugene Hayes (9-16-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:39:54 -0500

Larry Eugene Hayes, 71, passed away on September 16, 2019.

A native of Commerce, Mr. Hayes was the son of the late Walter Hayes Jr. and Margie Chambers Smith. Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Hayes; and step-dad, Ottis Smith.

Funeral service: Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Smith Memory Chapel. The Rev. David Harvey and John Briscoe will officiate. Burial will follow at Bethel Church Cemetery.

Family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 6-9pm at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Reezealy Holloway Hayes; children; Tim Pilgrim, Shane Wheeler, Desia Rivera, Beth (Angel) Ayala, and Ginger (Josh) Swancey; sisters; Betty Jean Aldridge, Helen Briscoe, and Geraldine Jallouk; grandchildren; Samantha Rivera, Isabella Rivera, Timothy Pilgrim, Madison Wheeler, Haleigh Wheeler, Vincent Swancey, Kylie Swancey, and Vanessa Figueroa.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.

Jimmie Willliam Dean (9-15-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:43:51 -0500

HULL - Jimmie Willliam Dean, Hull, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 76.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Dean; mother, Eula Dean; step-mother, Maggie Dean; and brother, Charles Dean.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Ann) Dean, Hull; sons, John and wife Erin, Columbia, Md., and Jay Dean, Hull; brother, Bobby Dean, Elberton; nephews, Danny and Randall Dean. Jimmie was a 46-year friend of Bill W. and Dr. Bob.

Family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church.

Funeral service: Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the church. Pastor Justin Baskins will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jimmie's honor to Extra Special People of Watkinsville, Ga.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 963 Hwy. 98 East, Danielsville, Ga., 30633, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

David Austin Manley (9-15-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:26:08 -0500

ATHENS - David Austin Manley, 67, Athens, died peacefully on September 15, 2019, after an extended illness.

He was born to the late Willie Sue Roling Manley and the late John Austin Manley on October 2, 1951.

David, a native Athenian, was a member of Athens High School’s Class of 1970. After high school he married Eddie Anderson and later moved to Colbert, where they raised their family.

David was an athlete in his teenage years and as a father continued his love of sports by coaching his four children in recreational sports. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and could be found every game day cheering on his Dawgs.

David was one of three children: one brother, Michael (Terri) Manley and one sister, Debra (Steve) McElroy. David loved his family, and his four children who always came first. He loved his dear companion of fifteen years, Shadow the boxer, who was beside him till the end. He loved sharing the holidays with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He especially loved hosting everyone at Christmas, a love he inherited from his parents. David was a gentle soul with a story and joke for everyone. His family and friends will treasure his memorable grin and ability to handle whatever life sent his way.

In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his brother, Timothy, who died in infancy.

David is survived by his daughters, Elissa (Brent) Danforth, Nashville, and Farrah (Chris) Hill, Royston; his sons, Tim Manley and Nathan Manley, Comer; grandchildren: Jessica Spradlin, Bryce Danforth, Erica Hill, Conner Hill, Hannah Scarborough, Krysta Danforth and Cara Lou Hill; and four great-grandchildren, JoJo Griffin, Shelbi Griffin, Layne Purvis and the late Kailor Spradlin. David is also survived by his uncle, Kenneth (Marianne) Roling, who was more like a brother to him through the years. In addition, he is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Celebration of life: Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens East Chapel.

Visitation: Tuesday, September, 17, 2019, from 1-2 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Colbert City Cemetery.

Please make donations in David's name to the Madison County Animal Shelter.

Lord and Stephens - East is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Bullock Kidd (9-8-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:16:00 -0500

ATHENS - Betty Bullock Kidd, 87, Athens, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.

A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Coyle and Mabel Bullock of Danielsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lamar Kidd, Athens; daughter, Kaye Kidd Moore, Athens; and brother, Charles Bullock, Atlanta.

She was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. After 35+ years of employment, she retired from The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Services Division.

Funeral service: Friday, September 13, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Dr. Ford officiating.

Family to receive friends: Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Survivors include: son, Roy Michael Kidd, Hendersonville, Tenn.; three granddaughters, Jenna Moore Copeland (Roy), Marietta, Ellesse Smith (Chris), Gallatin, Tenn., and Haley Downey (Chaz), Gallatin, Tenn.; one grandson, Andrew Moore, Thomaston; six great-grandchildren; son-in-law Doug Moore (Joni), Thomaston; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Green Acres Baptist Church, 2085 Barnett Shoals Rd.,, Athens, Ga., 30605.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 4355 Lexington Rd.,, Athens, Ga., 30605, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

Mary Anne LaRochelle Martel (9-15-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:04:22 -0500

JEFFERSON - Mary Anne LaRochelle Martel, 87, Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019.

Mrs. Martel was born in New Bedford, Mass., a daughter to the late Adelard A. and Albertha M. Camire LaRochelle. Mrs. Martel passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Catherine’s Labouré Catholic Church in Jefferson.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martel was preceded in death by her sisters, Theresa Baron and Marguerite LaRochelle; and brothers, Al LaRochelle, Albert LaRochelle, Paul LaRochelle and Normand LaRochelle.

Survivors include her husband, Lionel C. Martel, Jefferson; children, Susan Sharpe and her husband Christopher, Schertz, Texas, Mary Martel, Oregon City, Ore., Katherine Boyd and her husband Spencer, Maysville, Pauline Villagomez and her husband Jaime, Jefferson, and Paul Martel and his wife Synthia, Ludington, Mich.; brothers, Arthur LaRochelle, Etowah, N.C., and Roger LaRochelle, Franklin, N.C.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral Mass: Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. in the St. Catherine’s Labouré Catholic Church with the Rev. Leo Martel officiating.

Family to receive friends: Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 9 until 10 a.m. at the church, prior to the service.

The burial will follow in the Evans Memory Gardens, Jefferson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, Iowa, 50037-0839; Doctor’s without Borders at https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org or the St. Vincent Depaul at https://www.svdpgeorgia.org.

Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 30549, 706-367-5467, Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.

Talmadge Edward "Eddie" Peeples, Jr. (9-12-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:26:55 -0500

ROYSTON - Talmadge Edward "Eddie" Peeples, Jr., 60, Royston, passed away September 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Eddie was born October 18, 1958 in Royston. He graduated from Franklin County High School and Athens Technical College. He began his career as a supervisor for Yellow Freight and then Harrier Trucking, where he met his wife of 34 years. Eddie was employed as a manufacturing supervisor for the majority of his life, working for over 20 years with TNS, Wellstone and Parkdale Mills in Lavonia, where he was one of the first employees hired and one of the last to leave when the complex closed. He also owned and operated a landscape and lawn service covering Northeast Georgia for 30 years. Eddie had recently retired and loved spending time fishing on the boat his daughter gave him for his 60th birthday.

A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Susan Whitlow Peeples, of the home; daughter and son, Lauren Peeples Townsend and Will Townsend, Hull; fur babies, Gracie, Charlie and Cheesecake; and grand-fur babies, Riley and Cash.

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Margie Shackelford Peeples.

Funeral service: Monday, September 16, 2019, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 963 Hwy. 98 East, Danielsville, with burial to follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Visitation: Monday, September 16, 2019, beginning at 1 p.m., preceding the funeral. The family is at the home of Lauren and Will Townsend, 120 Kimberly Circle, Hull.

Memorials may be made to In Touch Ministries (www.intouch.org), Samaritan’s Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org) or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 963 Hwy. 98 East, Danielsville, Ga., 30633, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

Dale Everett Dill (9-12-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:13:22 -0500

JEFFERSON - Dale Everett Dill, 51, Jefferson, entered into rest Thursday, September 12, 2019, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Mr. Dill was born in Toccoa, the son of the late Everett and Sue Nelle Davis Dill. Dale was a DSI Technician with Lake Foods and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Dale is preceded by a brother, Timothy Eric Dill.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Strickland Dill, Jefferson; and a daughter, Destiny Lauren Dill, Jefferson.

Funeral service: Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Garrison officiating with burial to follow in Stephens Memorial Gardens in Toccoa.

Family to receive friends: Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

Brenda Hughes Patrick (9-12-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:01:21 -0500

DANIELSVILLE - Brenda Hughes Patrick, Danielsville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 75.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Royce and Pearl Hughes; and grandson, Landon Tiller.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Patrick; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sheila Tiller; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and John Sisk; daughter, Leslie Thurmond (David Leaptrott); brother and sister-in-law, Royce and Jean Hughes; grandchildren, Josh Carter, John Kaminski, Bradley Thurmond, Donovan Thurman, Joy Gillman and Brett Rutheford; and eight great-grandchildren.

Celebration of life: Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. at 105 S. Main St., Danielsville, Ga. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Brenda's name to St. Judes Children's Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html .

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home - Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Ellen Nunnally (9-11-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:09:36 -0500

WINTERVILLE - Linda Ellen Nunnally, Winterville, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, with her loving husband, Bill Nunnally, by her side.

She is survived by her husband; daughters, Susan Nunnally and Kathy Nixon; daughter and son-in-law, Lindsay (Geoff) Ewan; brother, Mike Seagraves; sister, Amanda Payne; sisters-in-law, Sally (Jim) Hoover, and Ann (James) Bradley; two grandchildren; a nephew and several nieces; and her black lab, Jack.

Linda spent her career working as the Investigative Assistant (aka: The Boss) for the GBI Athens Office. There she helped raise some of the best agents in the state. Linda loved fiercely and deeply. She never shied away from explaining the proper way to get things done. You could always find her preparing some sort of package for one of her many “children” and she was always wearing Dawg colors. She will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, Mimi and friend.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lord and Stephens – East is in charge of arrangements.

Robert S. "Bob" Vivenzio (9-6-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:52:03 -0500

Robert S. "Bob" Vivenzio entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2019.

Bob was born in Springfield, Mass., on November 19, 1943. He and his wife moved from Gainesville to Hoschton in 2005.

He served his country in Vietnam with the 3rd Marine Division. He loved sports and was known for his knuckle ball. Recently, he umpired softball and basketball in the West Jackson area.

He was employed by Jackson County Schools as a bus driver for the past nine years and was affectionately know as “Mr. Bob.”

He leaves behind his wife, Lynda; son, Robert S. Vivenzio, Mt. Vernon, Maine; daughter, Gina Marie Vivenzio, Northfield, N.H.; seven grandchildren, Adrianne, Kayla and Robert, Mt. Vernon, Maine, and Briana, Emily, Tyler and Alex Cheruhas, Charlemont, N.H.; two brothers and one sister, all of Springfield, Mass.

Bob was a member of Cornerstone Church in Jefferson. He served his Lord through music, missions, and volunteer.

Memorial service: Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Church, 6933 Winder Hwy., Jefferson.

Vernon Nathaniel Berryman 9-11-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:37:18 -0500

HARTWELL - Vernon Nathaniel Berryman, 97, Vickery Street Extension, Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his home.

Born on May 26, 1922 in Comer, he was the son of the late Jasper and Aulena Moon Berryman. Mr. Berryman was a 1941 graduate of Comer High School. He was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942-43. In 1952 he graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting and received the honor of being named to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. He is well remembered in the community for his 28-year career at Hartwell Manufacturing Company and Hartwell Garment Company, serving as vice president and controller/CEO, respectively. He was the recipient of the 2005 Hartwell Rotary Four-Way Test Award and the 2010 Colbert WWII Veteran Award. Mr. Berryman loved serving the Lord. As a member of Colbert Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and treasurer. After moving to Hartwell, he was a very devoted member of First Baptist Church of Hartwell where he was an active member of the Doc Adams Sunday School Class and served as a former deacon and on several committees. In earlier years he took a special active interest in the young people in his life and is remembered for his filming of various events such as RA basketball games, lake activities and family reunions and weddings with one of the first video cameras. He and Nellie Ruth graciously hosted many family and community gatherings at their lakeside home.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Nellie Ruth Eberhart Berryman. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family as he was preceded in death by five brothers, J. J., W. T., Clyde, Ansley, Winston and Joe Mac, and a sister, Wylene Blankenship.

Surviving Mr. Berryman are: sisters-in-law, Mary Berryman and Jenny Berryman, both of Marietta, and Jeanette Berryman, Comer; and a loving extended family of nieces and nephews. A special thanks to his extraordinary caregivers who have been faithful to enable him to continue to live in his home as his health failed.

Family to receive friends: Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hartwell. Other times the family will be at their respective homes.

Celebration of Mr. Berryman’s life: Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hartwell with the Revs. Mac McCurry and Carter Tucker officiating. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park, 1171 Royston Hwy., Hartwell.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hartwell, 81 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Ga., 30643. or to the charity of one’s choice.

Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.

Rebecca "Becky" Slover (9-11-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:16:25 -0500

Rebecca "Becky" Slover, 89, Cumming, passed away September 11, 2019.

Becky was born in Athens on February 21, 1930 and lived most of her adult life in Atlanta and Cumming. She was the daughter of the late Jess C. Tolbert and Ruby Spratlin Tolbert, Jefferson. Becky attended Martin Institute Grammar School and graduated from Jefferson High School. She enjoyed continuing education courses in art, interior design and gourmet cooking.

She was a loving wife for 71 years to Jack G. Slover Sr. and a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She enjoyed bridge, bowling, travel and was an outstanding cook. She enjoyed her early career at Jackson E. M. C.; Sears Roebuck, in the buyer’s department; and the National Biscuit Company, in the sales office until the late 50s. Becky served as a volunteer Pink Lady at the South Fulton Hospital and was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary Cacade East Point Elks Club. She enjoyed and assisted her husband Jack in his client relations and travel.

Becky is survived by her son, Jack G. Slover Jr. and wife Jade Slover, Vinings; daughter, Ginger S. Riggs and husband Wade Riggs, Gadsden, Tenn.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Melvin "Monk" Tolbert, Pendergrass; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Becky was a member of the Cumming First United Methodist Church and the Sorta Fifty Sunday School class.

Family to receive friends: Sunday September 15, 2019, from 2 until 6 p.m. at McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory.

Funeral service: Monday, September 16, 2019, at 11 a.m. at McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory. There will be a luncheon to follow the service in the Community Room.

Graveside service: Monday, September 16, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.

Care and trust placed in McDonald and Son, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, Ga., 30040, 770-886-9899, www.mcdonaldandson.com.

JoAnn S. Ricks (9-9-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:01:32 -0500

JoAnn S. Ricks passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.

JoAnn was born in Comer on November 18, 1935 to Floyd Smith and Waydine Davis Ponder, who predeceased her. She retired from Southern Bell - BellSouth with over 30 years of service.

She is survived by several cousins; her caregivers; and friends, DeAnna Palmer and Faye Chandler.

Thank you to Pruitt Hospice and Rainbow Retirement Home for their loving care.

Graveside service: Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kendall Callaway officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Madison - Oglethorpe Animal Shelter.

Lord and Stephens - Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Benjamin Hunter (9-9-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:55:37 -0500

Robert Benjamin Hunter, 99, died Monday, September 9, 2019, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton.

Mr. Hunter is survived by his children, Patricia L Gibbon (husband David Gibbon), James R Hunter, and Robert J Hunter (wife Susan Hunter); sister, Dorothy Miller; daughter-in-law, Vickie Hunter; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Doris Clara Hunter; daughter, Doris Marie Hunter; son, John Hunter; and brothers William Hunter and Jack Hunter.

Robert was born in Camden, New Jersey, in 1919. Robert is a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked for Rohm and Haas, in Philadelphia, Penn., as a chemical engineer for 30 years. He and Doris retired in Biloxi, Miss., in 1982 and was a devoted church member of Our Lady of Fatima for 25 years. Robert enjoyed fishing, golfing and was an avid hunter. Most recently, Mr. Hunter was a member of St. Catherine LaBoure in Jefferson, for five years.

Funeral mass: Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch. Interment to follow at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or the Hospice Care Network.

Mary Frances McGinnis (9-9-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:32:14 -0500

DANIELSVILLE - Mary Frances McGinnis, 70, Danielsville, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at her home.

Mrs. McGinnis was born in Danielsville, on April 24, 1949, daughter of the late James Chester Gordon and the late Grace Freeman Gordon. She was a poultry farmer, member of the Georgia Hererford Women and was a Madison County FFA Alumni. Mrs. McGinnis was also a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Danielsville and member of the WMU.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry McGinnis; and brother, Douglas Gordon.

Survivors include her son, Richard McGinnis, Danielsville; daughter, Angie McGinnis, Danielsville; brother, Marvin Gordon. Danielsville; sister-in-law, Frances Kidd; brothers-in-law, Robert (Cleta) McGinnis and G.H. McGinnis; nephews and nieces, John (Brandi) Gordon, Lee Gordon, Laura Ann (Gerald) Howell, Steven (Michelle) McGinnis, Tim (Jackie) Kidd, Robert McGinnis Jr., Eric McGinnis and Chris McGinnis; and great-nephew and niece, Brayden and Taylor Gordon.

Funeral service: Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Friendship Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Wells and Eric Buffington officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Family to receive friends: Friday, September 13, 2019, from 6 until 9 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home of Angie McGinnis, 3111 Rock Quarry Rd., Danielsville.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.

Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Nellie Kathleen Watkins Hardman (9-9-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:37:04 -0500

CARLTON - Nellie Kathleen Watkins Hardman, 85, Carlton, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.

Mrs. Hardman was born on August 16, 1934 in Athens, daughter of the late Dock Watkins and the late Kathleen Porterfield Watkins. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Rene Pierce; and a brother, Wayne Watkins.

Survivors include her husband, William Thomas Hardman; daughter, Karen Marie West, Carlton; sisters, Shelby Garrett, Madison County, Betty Ann Vause, Athens, Linda Thompson, Nicholson, Regina Byrd, Athens, and Rita Hall, Winterville; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service: Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the New Haven Holiness Church with the Rev. Tracy Gipson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.

Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Ann Poole Aaron (8-29-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:44:03 -0500

TOCCOA - Patricia Ann Poole Aaron, 74, Toccoa, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Born on December 1, 1944, in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late John Bruce and Jennie Lou Bellamy Poole. Mrs. Aaron enjoyed word searches, crossword puzzles, reading, and shopping. She was a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Aaron; and son-in-law, Dale Reeves.

Survivors include her son, Matthew Scott Rogers (Kelly), Commerce; daughters, Karen David Reeves, Athens, and Teresa Swain (Scott), Commerce; brothers, Ralph Poole (Hoyt Wilson), Demorest, Larry Poole (Bernice), Alto, Roger Poole (Alice), Toccoa, and Kenneth Poole, Toccoa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service: Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. Roy Rogers officiating. Inurnment followed in Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Family to receive friends: Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home Of Cornelia, 706-778-8668, is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Jackson (8-16-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:35:37 -0500

Eddie Jackson, 65, formerly of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, in Macon.

Survivors include: Annie M. Hughey (Willie), Mary R. Jackson, Carolyn Watson, Johnnie J. Mosley (Ted), Wilmer Jackson, Melvin Jackson, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial service: Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul First Baptist Church, 573 Gordon St., Jefferson.

Jerry Wilson Fletcher (9-7-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:06:24 -0500

PENDERGRASS - Jerry Wilson Fletcher, 75, Pendergrass, entered into rest Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Mr. Fletcher was born in Jefferson, a son of the late Edgar and Ann Wright Fletcher and was a member of the Mountain Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Fletcher was a veteran of the U.S. Army, former fire chief of the North Jackson Fire Department where he also currently served on the board of directors, was a member of the Jackson County Board of Equalization, was retired with 35 years of service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Mr. Fletcher was a great gardener, a job he took very seriously. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fletcher is preceded by a brother, Larry Fletcher.

Survivors include his wife Brenda Tate Fletcher, Pendergrass; daughter, Kim Fletcher Sablock and her husband J.R., Pendergrass; son, Jerry P. Fletcher and his wife Julie Roberts Fletcher, Pendergrass; six grandchildren, Danielle, Alan Michael, Amanda, Tyler, Anthony and Cope; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Gracye, Hadleigh, Carter and Elliott; sister, Linda Stalker, Nicholson; two brothers, Harold Fletcher, Jefferson, and Charles Fletcher, Talmo.

Funeral service: Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Zack Fletcher and Tim Strickland officiating with burial to follow in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Graham having a committal service at the graveside. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Tyler Fletcher, Anthony Sablock, Stephen Mayo, Nathaniel Beaver, Ben Brissey, Mike Cook and Joe Cook.

Family to receive friends: Tuesday, September, 10, 2109, from 5-8 p.m.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.

Dale Francis Meyer (9-7-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:22:13 -0500

HOMER - Dale Francis Meyer, 83, Homer, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.

Mr. Meyer was born on January 25, 1936 in Wilkin County, Minn., son of the late Emil Meyer and the late Bernice Anderson Meyer. He was retired as the owner and operator of Meyer Mazda and was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Meyer was also a member of the Rotary Club and of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Meyer.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann Childers Meyer; sons, Robert Meyer, Bountiful, Utah, Jeff Meyer, Virginia Beach, Va., Brad Meyer, Wolverton, Minn., and Joseph West, Bountiful, Utah; sister, Barbara Martin, Vacaville, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral service: Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Petty officiating.

Family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Johnny Wilburn Fitzpatrick (9-6-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:18:09 -0500

DANIELSVILLE - Johnny Wilburn Fitzpatrick, 69, Danielsville, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Johnny served his country in the National Guard and the Army Reserves. He was a member and deacon of Friendship Baptist Church.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Wilson Fitzpatrick and Leila Mildred Minish Fitzpatrick; as well as a brother, Kenneth Fitzpatrick.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Hardman Fitzpatrick; his daughter, Tonya (Johnny) Seay; grandchildren, Torrie Bray and Carsun Seay; three brothers, Kimsey, Berry, and Millard Fitzpatrick; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. Interment to follow the service at Ila Cemetery.

Family to receive friends: Monday, September 9, 2019, from 7 until 9 p.m. at the church, but Mr. Fitzpatrick will lie in state through the night and next morning until service time at the church he loved.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

Geneva Wynne (9-6-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:11:44 -0500

ATHENS - Geneva Wynne, 81, Athens, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2019.

She was born on May 20, 1938 in Miami, Fla., to Lemuel Lincoln Anderson and Emily Viola Parker Anderson. She graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1957. On December 19, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Broxton Mitchell Wynne. They moved to Athens in September of 1973, where she lived the rest of her life.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; brother William Monroe (Eugene) Douglas, and brother Ronald (Ellsworth) Anderson.

Geneva and Brock had three children. They include: Wendy, Todd (Marilyn) and Derek (Lorraine).

Geneva was passionate about serving her Lord. She taught K-5 at Athens Christian School, taught Sunday School at Crooked Creek Baptist Church and was involved in the Good News Club at South Jackson Elementary School. She was a member at Crooked Creek Baptist Church for 46 years.

Geneva is survived by her husband; three children; and six grandchildren, Rodney, Alyssa, Lydia, Anna, Geneva and Lemuel Wynne; and two great-grandchildren, Emma Russell and Jack Murray.

Family to receive friends: Sunday, September 8, 2019, from 3-5 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.

Funeral service: Monday, September 9, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Crooked Creek Baptist Church with Tom Miles and Brenson Jennings officiating. The burial will follow in the Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be close friends: Jake Stringer, Christian Heiss, Cody Davis, Thomas Dyar, Matt Davis and Benji Smith. Honorary pallbearers are: Tim Cummings, Herbert Skelton, Alex Pledger, Jerry Tate and Tim Tate.

In lieu of flowers, family request memorial donations to be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga., 30604.

Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 30549, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.

Harold Leon Lord (9-5-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:03:11 -0500

MAYSVILLE - Harold Leon Lord, 83, Maysville, entered into rest Thursday, September 5, 2019.

Mr. Lord was born in Jefferson, a son of the late Price and Annie Lou Stockton Lord and was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lord is preceded by two wives, Doris Eloise Lord and Ruby Martin Lord; and two sons, Mark Anthony Lord and Dwight Franklin Lord.

Survivors include two daughters, Laurie Bond, Maysville, and Regina Love, Pendergrass; sister, Charlotte Lord, Jefferson; brothers, James T. Lord, Gainesville, Don Lord, Commerce, Jim Lord, Athens, and Jerry Lord, Holly Springs Community; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild also survive.

Funeral service: Friday, September 6, 2019, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Don Lord officiating with burial in the Dry Pond United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Family to receive friends: Friday, September 6, 2019, from 2-3 p.m., prior to the service.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.

Ferd Bradley Elrod (9-2-2019)

nospam@example.com (Alex PAce) — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 06:52:26 -0500

MAYSVILLE - Ferd Bradley Elrod, 44, Maysville died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Elrod was born in Commerce to the late Morgan Edward and Gladys Ann Turpin Elrod. Mr. Elrod was a warehouse laborer.

Mr. Elrod is survived by his brother, Danny Elrod (Jimmie), Gillsville; sisters, Melissa Coleman (Mike), Williston, S.C., and Edna V. Bowles (Brian), Commerce.

Memorial service: Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Mark Kent officiating.

Family to receive friends: Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.