Habersham County Obituaries

Habersham County Obituaries

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Ferguson, Mable Pritchett
Graveside services for Mable Pritchett Ferguson, 87, of Demorest were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Atlanta. The Rev. Dwight Adams and the Rev. Charles Taylor officiated. Mrs. Ferguson died Monday, June 24, 2002, at a private residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on April 20, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Alvie Free Pritchett. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Terrell Ferguson; brothers, Jack Pritchett, M. L. Pritchett, Messer Pritchett; and sisters, Gladys Pritchett York and Bonnie Pritchett Church. Mrs. Ferguson was retired from Atlanta Finance Company and was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church, Decatur. Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Pritchett York of Demorest; a number of nieces and nephews; and special caregiver, Lois Heaton of Hollywood. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2002)
Ferguson, Max Edward
Funeral services for Max Edward Ferguson, 72, of Gainesville were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Richard Scoggins officiated, with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens.  Mr. Ferguson died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at a private nursing home following an extended illness.  Born in Habersham County on Sept. 7, 1930, he was the son of the late Edward and Georgia Hardy Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a graduate of Furman University and was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and General Tire and Rubber Company until 1947. He was co-founder of Atlanta Commercial Tire Inc. until he retired in 1986 to pursue other interests.  Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Julia Harvill Ferguson; daughter and son-in-law, David and Carol Ferguson Coy; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Mary Ferguson; sister-in-law; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 770-952-1316, or to a charity of one’s choice.  Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)

Forester, Katherine Foster
Funeral services for Katherine Foster Forester, 84, of Cornelia will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Dr. T. Logan Smith, Chaplain Bron Forester and the Rev. Gene Poole officiating with burial in Level Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Forester died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at her son’s residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on March 31, 1918, she was the daughter of the late H.C. and Kitty Berrong Foster. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Moss Forester. Mrs. Forester was the owner of Stylorama Beauty Salon for 26 years and was also the owner of a cloth shop in Cornelia for a number of years. Mrs. Forester was a member of the Cornelia First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the 3L Sunday school class and the WMU. She was the founder of the Laotian ministry at the church and was associated with several other church missions. Mrs. Forester was involved with the R.A.s, the G.A.s, Vacation Bible School, the Helping Hands and had served as a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include her daughter, Eloise Cirelli of Pescaya, Italy; sons, retired Cmdr. O. Bron Forester of Virginia Beach, Va., Cliff Forester of Cornelia; sister, Allie Ree Webster of Cleveland; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, Ga. 30531. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon


Fowler, Eugene Talmadge
Funeral services for Eugene Talmadge Fowler, 57, of Cornelia will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Terry Rice will officiate, with burial in Level Grove Cemetery. Mr. Fowler died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Oglethorpe County on July 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Alvin Edward and Doris Alford Gaines Fowler. Mr. Fowler was employed by Pepsi Cola with four years of service and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Wade Fowler of Cornelia; daughters, Telisha Fowler of Cornelia, Tammy Burgess of Atlanta; son, Billy Joe Fowler of Atlanta; stepson, Anthony Wade of Cornelia; sisters, Linda Holman of Jefferson, Vickie Fowler and Kathy Bryson, both of South Carolina; brothers, Jerry Fowler of Comer, Wayne Fowler, Noel Fowler, James Fowler and Bobby Fowler, all of South Carolina; half-brother, Matt Gaines Jr. of Madison County; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Aug. 13, at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Eugene Fowler Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 866, Baldwin, GA 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon


Fowler, Pearl Kirkland
TOCCOA – Graveside services for Pearl Kirkland Fowler, 91, of Toccoa will be held at 11 a.m. today, June 6, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Evans and the Rev. Robert Thomas will officiate. Mrs. Fowler died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, S.C. Born in Webster County, Florida, on March 8, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Frances Roberts Kirkland. She lived in Stephens County most of her life and was retired from Coats & Clark with 32 years of service. She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church and a member of the Dorcas Sunday School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Franklin Fowler who died in 1990. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Don Griffin of Clarkesville; son, Jimmy Fowler of Doraville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Mattie Porter of Punta Gorda, Fla.; caretaker, Rozelle McCarter of Toccoa; sister-in-law, Ruby Kirkland of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Acree-Davis Funeral Home Inc., Toccoa, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)
Franklin, Frazier ‘Frank’ Watson Sr.
Graveside services for Frazier “Frank” Watson Franklin Sr., 78, of Smyrna were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the family lot of Clarkesville Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Franklin died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003.  Survivors include his wife, Betty Franklin of Smyrna; son, Frazier Franklin Jr. of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Martha Sharon Franklin of Woodstock, Shirley Ann Johnson of Carrollton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Alma Black of Bainbridge, and Anne Wilbur of Cary, N.C.  Stanley H. Powell and the Cornelius E. Church Funeral Home, Clarkesville, were in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Feb 2003)
Free, Mary Roach
Funeral services for Mary Roach Free, 59, of Clarkesville were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Ray Bohannon and the Rev. Paris Whitworth officiated with burial in Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Free died Friday, July 5, 2002, at Athens Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Stephens County on Dec. 25, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Narvey and Myrtle Pressley Watkins. She lived most of her life in Habersham County and was a homemaker and a member of Hollywood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Roach; and brothers, Harold, Tommy and Joel Watkins. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Free of Clarkesville; daughter, Jeannie Barrett of Eastanollee; sons, Danny Roach, Paul Roach, Carlos Roach, all of Clarkesville; brothers, David Watkins of Eastanollee, Noah Watkins of Toccoa; sisters, Bonnie Collins of Eastanollee, Josie Bohannon of Toccoa; stepson, Mike Free of Turnerville; stepdaughter, Brandie Wood of Demorest; and nine grandchildren. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jul 2002)
Fuller, Virginia Breen
Virginia Breen Fuller, 72, of Clarkesville, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at Habersham County Medical Center. Memorial services for Mrs. Fuller will be held at a later date. Born in Fulton County on Jan. 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Leo Joseph and Betty Stultz Breen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex L. Fuller Jr.; daughter, Carol Fuller; and sister, Barbara Walters. Mrs. Fuller was a retired accounting clerk and was a member of Morningside Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Survivors include her daughters, Dianne Perpich of Cold Spring, N.Y., Victoria Fuller and Janice Fuller, both of Clarkesville; son, Mark B. Fuller of Lawrenceville; sisters, Ramona Dodge of Springfield, Ohio, Patricia Gordon of Kentucky; brothers, Mike Breen of Phoenix, Ariz., Larry Breen of Atlanta; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Suite 114, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501; or the American Heart Association, Suite 1, 1101 Northchase Parkway, Marietta, GA 30067. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest is in charge of arrangements.   Submitted by Kim Gordon

Gailey, Lillie Pearl Tanksley

Graveside services for Lillie Pearl Tanksley Gailey, 87, of Eastanollee, formerly of Demorest, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Return Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Connie Berry officiated. Mrs. Gailey died Monday, June 16, 2003, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Hart County on Sept. 24, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Manning and Elizabeth Robertson Tanksley. She was retired from Habersham Mills and a member of Return Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Gailey. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)


Gailey, Robin Leona
Graveside services for Robin Leona Gailey, 21, of Baldwin will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at New Birth Baptist Church with the Rev. George McKenzie officiating. Miss Gailey died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at her residence following a sudden illness. Born in Jackson County, she was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Mauldin Gailey; daughter, Christina Stokes; sister, Candy Michelle Gailey; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gailey Sr.; and grandfather, Hubert Mauldin. Miss Gailey was a member of New Birth Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.   Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2006)
Garcia, Maria G.
Funeral mass for Maria G. Garcia, 73, of Baldwin will be held Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Additional services and burial will be held in Mexico.  Mrs. Garcia died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at Habersham County Medical Center.  Born in LaBlanca, Texas, on April 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cornelo and Guadalupe Rodriguez Garcia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moises Garza. She was a homemaker.  Survivors include her daughters, Maria Moreno, Irma G. DeLeon, Rosa Garza and Enedella DeLeon, all of Cornelia, Blanca Tamez of Louisiana, Eostolia Garza of Alto, Celia Tovar of Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; sons, Gabriel Garza of Demorest, Daniel Garza of Baldwin, Samuel Garza of Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Ismael Garza and Fidel Garza, both of Alto; brothers, Jose Garcia of Dallas, Texas, Fidanio Garcia of Monterrey, Mexico; 40 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.  Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements. 
Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)

Gastley, Thomas Joseph

1934- March 29 - Tri County Newspaper - Hon. Thomas J. Gastley Claimed By Death Wednesday Morning - End Comes Peaceful To Pioneer Resident of Habersham County Who Served???(Action in Confederate Army??) The entire community was saddened to learn of the passing of one of it oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, the Honorable Thomas Joseph Gastley, whose death occurred at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, at his home near Clarkesville.  Mr. Gastley had been in declining health for some time, and had been confined to his bed for the past fifteen weeks, and two weeks ago pneumonia developed, causing complications which resulted in his death Wednesday morning. Mr. Gastley was in his eighty-sixth ....July 29, 1848 at the ... Clarkesville.  His parents.... America from Holland of the ..?? Jeruse..settled in ...passed away December .children were born..of whom are now..Baptist church ....attending school...outbreak of the war between the states ??....?? Course and as a ... years enlisted as a volunteer..confederate army, serving ....and later going into the regular army , where he served with distinction until the close of the war.  Mr. Gastley's public service has been long and varied including positions of public responsibility, serving as Sheriff of Habersham County on different occasions for some eighteen years: in the State Legislature for four years from 1909 to 1912; he also served as Chairman of the Democratic Committee of Habersham County.

            He was an active member of the Clarkesville Lodge F and A Masons in which he has held the offices of Tyler, Junior Warden, Senior Warden, Worshipful Mater, and Treasurer and was also a trustee of the lodge.  He had taken the Royal Arch degrees and held offices in Habersham chapter no, 77 R.A.M.  He was also an Odd Fellow having first joined Baldwin Lodge in February 1902 and was a charter member of Clarkesville Lodge at the time it was constituted about twenty-five years ago.  He was also prominent in church activities having been ordained as a deacon of Bethlehem Baptist Church on Mary 31, 1873 and had been superintendent of that Sunday school and trustee of the church for a number of years.  He served as Moderator of Clarkesville Baptist Association for eight years and was a memeber of Hambersham County Singing Convention since 1878 and was president of that organization for forty six years.  For years he and his sons have been successful in operating saw mills, grist mills and plaining mills in addition to their extensive agricultural pursuits in which Mr. Gastley continued to take an active part until the past year when his health began to gail to such a degree that he was unable to work.

            He possessed a lovable personality and had many friends throughout this county and section.  During the last years of his long and useful life he was made inexpressibly happy when on his birthday each year, July 29, his children, grandchildren relatives and friends gathered at his home to do honor to this grand old man, and Christian gentleman, who was noted for his kindness and helpfulness to others.  Mr. Gastley is survived by one daughter, Mrs A.A. Erwin of Habersham, Five sons, Messrs. T.R., J.H. and J.A. Gastley of Clarkesville, Charlie Gastley of Fairburn, Joseph Gastley of Seneca, S.C. also by a large number of grand children and great grand children.  Funeral services were held today, Thursday, at Bethlehem Church, which was crowed to overflowing by sorrowing relatives and friends, from all sections of Habersham County assembled as their tribute to a beloved and venerated man.  Mr. Gastley before his death had expressed his wishes in regard to his funeral which were carried out in the minutest detail, even to the musical selections.  Rev. J.O. Fullbright, Rev. H.H. Humphries and Rev. T.C. Burrell read scriptures and offered prayers, and a number of friends paid tribute to Mr. Gastley's unimpeachable character and exemplary life.  His five sons and one grand son acted as pallbearers.  Members of Clarkesville Masonic Lodge were in charge of the impressive burial rites at the grave to which the body borne to its last resting place in a beautiful grey casket, made at Mr. Gastley request.

Submitted by Gila Ragan-Hoover


Gibby, Roger D.
Funeral services for Roger D. Gibby, 50, of Cornelia were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Roy Lee Mitchell officiated, with burial in Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  Mr. Gibby died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Born in Habersham County on Nov. 18, 1952, he was the son of the late George Oscar and Mary Latrell Wilkinson Gibby. Mr. Gibby was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.  Survivors include his daughter, Angie Gibby of Baldwin; sister, Sandra Wilbanks of Clarkesville; and brother, Miles Gibby of Cornelia.  Memorials may be made to Sharing and Caring Place, 195 Stovall St., Cornelia, GA 30531; or Habersham Soup Kitchen, c/o Fred and Joan Hamby, P.O. Box 1138, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)

Gibson, James Dewey
Funeral services for James Dewey Gibson, 73, of Baldwin will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Pastor Todd Smith will officiate, with burial in Demorest City Cemetery. Mr. Gibson died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at Habersham County Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on Nov. 20, 1929, he was the son of the late Dewey and Flora Mae Gunn Gibson. Mr. Gibson was a maintenance worker with the City of Demorest. He was preceded in death by his nephew, William James Gunn. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Prator Gibson; niece, Evelyn Lewallen of Demorest; nephews, Johnny Gunn and Harold Gunn, both of Demorest; and sister, Ola Mae Gunn of Baldwin. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)


Gibson, W. Paul Sr.
Funeral services for W. Paul Gibson Sr., 77, of Cornelia were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Mike Portwood and David Terrell officiated, with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens.  Mr. Gibson died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at Habersham County Medical Center.  Born in Fulton County on March 16, 1925, he was the son of the late Cleveland and Blanche Stevens Gibson. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, and a son, Kennon Gibson.  Mr. Gibson was a graduate of Atlanta Christian College and was the owner of Cleveland Avenue Amoco. He was a member of Snellville Christian Church and was a part-time minister. He started the Forest Park Christian Church and was instrumental in starting Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, Gresham Park Christian Church and Roswell Christian Church, all in the Atlanta area.  He served as chaplain at Stone Mountain Correctional Institute for several years.  Survivors include his wife, Elsie Butler Gibson of Cornelia; daughter, Sandra Lennette Gibson of Jonesboro; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Larry Stephenson of Marietta, Joyce and Butch Joyner of Jonesboro, Carole and Jim McCollum of Baldwin; son, Bill Gibson of Decatur; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Vivian Young of Fayetteville; sister, Corine Summers of Palmetto; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.  Memorials may be made to Cornelia Christian Church, 1244 Highway 441 By-Pass, Cornelia, GA 30531.  Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Feb 2003)
Gilder, Pauline Estelle Scarbrough
Funeral services for Pauline Estelle Scarbrough Gilder, 87, of Macon will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 6, at First Baptist Church in Lula. The Rev. Marlon Thomas and the Rev. Scott Morris will officiate, with burial in Westview Cemetery, Lula. Mrs. Gilder died Monday, June 2, 2003, in Macon. Born in Telfair County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Omie Mae Cooper Scarbrough. She lived in Lula before moving to Twiggs County. The widow of George H. Gilder, she was a retired machine operator with Keebler. Mrs. Gilder was a member of the Lula Garden Club and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. Survivors include her children and spouses, Thomas Raymond and Doris Gilder of Gordon, George Eddie and Rovine Gilder of Lula, Alvin Gilder of Fayetteville, Lennis and Maria Gilder of Jonesboro, Helen Marie and Clyde Allred of Vidalia, La., Clara Ann and Don Thomas of College Park; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Reece Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)
Gorr, Earl J. Jr.
Private funeral arrangements for Earl J. Gorr Jr., 67, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were completed as per deceaseds last wish. Mr. Gorr died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Gorr was the son of Lillian Abenes, and brother of Russell E. Gorr and Kenneth J. Gorr of Demorest. Survivors include his wife, Jean Gorr; sons, Thomas Gorr, Geffrey Gorr; a stepson; and a grandson, all of Florida. Also surviving are sisters, Gladys Baker of Pennsylvania, and Caroline Teelon of Florida.    Submitted by Kim Gordon
Gosnell, Louise
Funeral services for Louise Gosnell, 42, of Demorest, will be held at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 21, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with the Rev. Madison McCrackin officiating. Burial will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bill Free officiating. Mrs. Gosnell died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on Nov. 11, 1961, she was employed by Freudenberg-NOK and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her parents, Benny Thomas and Helen Gragg Barrs of Clarkesville; daughters, Ashley Gosnell of Clarkesville and Savannah Page of Demorest; sons, Jeremy Gosnell of Clarkesville and Daniel Gosnell of Homer; sisters, Diann Jenkins of Clarkesville, Jeannette Jenkins of Alto, Martha Gosnell of Homer and Donna Fry of Clarkesville; a brother, Donnie Barrs of Clarkesville; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Palmer, 150 Maybrook Drive, Clarkesville, GA 30535. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel in Demorest was in charge of arrangements.  
Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2003)
Gragg, Cyle Lee
Gragg, Johnny Britton

LAKEMONT – Graveside services for Cyle Lee Gragg and Johnny Britton Gragg, infant twin sons of Curtis and Kerri Shook Gragg of Lakemont, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at the Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Jim McGahee and the Rev. Terry Mewborn will officiate.  The twins were preceded in death by their great-grandfather, Dewey Sheriff; and great-grandmother, Minnie Gragg.  Survivors include their parents; grandparents, Freddie and Lisa Shook of Adel, Kathy Sheriff Segers and Mark Segers of Mt. Airy, Dana Gragg York of Eastanollee; great-grandparents, Johnny and Ethel Wilson Gragg of Lakemont, Fairy Landers Sheriff of Mt. Airy, Fines Gragg of Lakemont and Lillie Wilson of Toccoa.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today, Jan. 14.  Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton, is in charge of arrangements. 
Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)

Grant, Captain Noel

OBITUARY / Clarkesville, Georgia / Thursday, September 19, 1935 / Funeral Services For Captain Noel Grant Held Here Saturday -- Funeral services were held at four o'clock Saturday afternoon, September 14, for Captain Noel W. Grant, prominent retired United States Naval officer, a former resident of Clarkesville, who died Friday morning at the Mountain View hotel, where he had come several days previously, with his wife from their home near Clayton. In accord with his wishes the service was simple and lacking in ostentation, being conducted by Rev. J. B. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church and attended by a large gathering of sympathetic friends and relatives of the deceased. The casket, draped with an American flag in recognition of his service in the navy, was borne by a group of life-long friends to its resting place beside his parents in the old cemetery at Clarkesville. Church and Son, funeral directors were in charge of arrangements. Captain Grant was born in Clarkesville in 1878, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William D. Grant, well-known residents of this community. He spent his boyhood and received his education at Clarkesville, and later attended North Georgia College, at Dahlonega, being an honor student of the latter institution. He represented Dahlonega in a state-wide oratorical contest in 1902, winning first place over a number of other contestants from leading Georgia colleges and universities. After his graduation from Dahlonega he received his commission in the United States Navy, in which service he remained for thirty-one years. During his service he was stationed on several of the lage [sic] vessels of the U.S. Navy, and was assigned to Naval Stations both on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. He was stationed at Charleston, S.C., when he retired from the service in 1934 to his home near Clayton, Ga. He and Mrs. Grant spent several months here last spring, and have many friends who learn with genuine regret of his passing. He was a Mason and a member of the Methodist church. Captain Grant is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Grant; by one sister, Mrs. J. C. Hood, of Cornelia; by one brother, Mr. Asa Grant, of Seneca, S.C.; and by a number of nieces and nephews.

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Grant, Samantha Jane Holland

Died October 4, 1914 in Clarkesville, Habersham Co., GA

Obituary / unknown newspaper / Death Comes Suddenly To Mrs. W. D. Grant / After an Illness of Only a Few Hours One of this City's Beloved Mothers Passed Away Sunday -- Sunday morning about 11 o'clock Mrs. Samantha Jane Grant, wife of Mr. W. D. Grant, was stricken with an attack of acute indigestion and for several hours it seemed that death was inevitable but she rallied and it was thought her condition was much better, but a second attack came and in a few minutes she had passed away, death occurring at 6:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, October 4th.  Mrs. Grant was born at Belton, Anderson county, S.C., May 12th, 1842, being at the time of her death in her 73rd year.  She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Holland.  She married to Mr. Grant on Dec. 28, 1860, coming to Clarkesville as a bride, where she resided until her death.  Mrs. Grant was the mother of 12 children, ten of whom survive her.  They are: A. P. Grant, Seneca, S.C.; T. L. Grant, Atlanta; J. S. Grant, Bostwick; J. W. Grant, Welleston, Okla.; Capt. J. H. Grant, Oklahoma City, Okla.; J. R. Grant, Hazelhurst, N. W. Grant, lieutenant commander of the U.S.S. Delaware, stationed at Vera Cruz, Mexico; Mrs. Max Holtz, Atlanta; Mrs. J. C. Hood, Nacoochee; Mrs. H. K. Wood, Clarkesville.  All came for the funeral but two sons, N. W. Grant, who could [sic] reach here in time, and Capt. Grant, who is sick at his home.  Mrs. Hubert Nelson, a granddaughter, of Florence, S.C., and other grand and great grandchildren attended the funeral.  There are 65 lineal descendents, seven of whom are great-grandchildren, that survive her, besides her husband, who is 77 years of age.  She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church being a consecrated member of her church.  She was a woman beloved by all who knew her.  Hers was a life of service and usefulness to those near and dear to her, and truly it can be said of her that a "Mother in Israel" has passed away.  Mrs. Grant was very fond of flowers, especially the old time ones, and her casket was laden with many of her favorite flowers, the offering being many from her large circle of friends.  The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence and the interment will be in the old cemetery in this city, Rev. J. W. Kytle, of this city officiating.
Obituary / "The Constitution" / Atlanta, GA / October 6, 1914 / MRS. W. D. GRANT DIES AT CLARKESVILLE HOME - Clarkesville, Ga., October 5 -- (Special) -- Mrs. W. D. Grant, one of Clarkesville's oldest and most respected residents, died after a twenty-four hour illness of cholera morbus, at 6:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Funeral arrangements will not be announced until a message is received from one of her sons, N. W. Grant, lieuteuant commander of the U.S.S. Delaware, stationed at Vera Cruz.  Mrs. Grant had reached the age of 72.  She was the mother of twelve children, ten of whom survive her, as follows: J. W. Grant, Seneca, S.C.; T. L. Grant, Atlanta; J. H. Grant, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. H. K. Wood, Clarkesville; Mrs. J. C. Hood, Nacoochee; James R. Grant, Hazelhurst; N. W. Grant, in the government service; J. S. Grant, Bostwick; Mrs. Max Holtz, Atlanta, and C. E. Grant, Montana.  Mrs. Grant is also survived by her husband, who is himself 77 years of age.  Mr. and Mrs. Grant have been residents of Clarkesville since 1861.  Submitted by Denise Murphy

Grant, Wilburn & Mary

Appeared in the "San Antonio Light" Newspaper 1937
Submitted by Cindy Munson


Green, Max Jefferson
Funeral services for Max Jefferson Green, 85, of Cornelia were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Dr. Mark Weaver and Dr. T. Logan Smith officiated with burial at 2 p.m. in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville. Mr. Green died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at a private nursing home following an extended illness. Born in Jackson County on July 31, 1916, he was the son of the late William Edgar and Beulah Peeler Green. He was preceded in death by his grandsons, Jeff Green and Kevin Green. Mr. Green attended high school in Pacolet, S.C., and Commerce. He majored in textile engineering at Clemson University and taught textile math and manufacturing at Gainesville Mills while working as Quality Control technician, Personnel and Safety director, office manager, assistant secretary and treasurer. He joined Chicopee Lumite Division in 1946 with the following jobs: office manager and purchasing agent for Buford and Cornelia, manager of shade fabrics and national sales manager. Mr. Green was owner and operator of Farm Supply Company of Cornelia for 11 years. He retired in 1976 to spend more time enjoying his favorite hobby, golf. He played regularly for 63 years and retired from playing at the age of 82 due to health problems. Mr. Green was a member of the Kiwanis Club and was Scoutmaster of the Kiwanis Club Troop. He was a member and chairman of the Youth Committee Chamber of Commerce and was the county Heart Fund Drive chairman. Mr. Green was a Mason and Shriner, and a member of Cornelia Lodge No. 92 F&AM. He joined Cornelia First Baptist Church in 1947. There he served as Sunday School teacher and director. He was also the Brotherhood president, trustee and Board of Deacons chairman and was a Training Union director at the church. Survivors include his wife, Claudine Dink Lenderman Green of Cornelia; daughters, Sandra Elrod of Marietta, Nancy Chandler of Cornelia; son, Randall Bud Green of Lula; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jul 2002)
Green, Nannette Dial

PERRY – Funeral services for Nannette Dial Green, 88, of Cornelia were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at Perry United Methodist Church. The Rev. Billy Key officiated. Burial was in Memory Hill Cemetery in Milledgeville, with the Rev. Wayne Smith officiating at graveside. Mrs. Green died Monday, June 16, 2003, following an extended illness. A former resident of Perry for more than 50 years, Mrs. Green had resided for the past seven years in Cornelia under the care of her sister, Carleen Ruark. Mrs. Green was born in Athens on May 24, 1915, the daughter of the late Carl V. and Mary Blanche Malcolm Dial. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Yates Green; sister, Jessie Logan; and brother-in-law, James F. Logan. She received her education in Winterville and Athens. Mrs. Green was named Woman of the Year in 1968 and her husband was named Man of the Year in 1969 by Perry civic groups. At the time, they were the only married couple to have received these honors. They came to be known as “Mr. and Mrs. Perry.” They were former owners and operators of The New Perry Hotel and the Quality Inn Motel. She touched many lives by her generosity and Southern hospitality. Mrs. Green was a member of Perry United Methodist Church and Sunday school for 50 years. She was a member of several civic, tourism and travel associations for many years. For the past several years, she was a member of Cornelia United Methodist Church. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Carleen and Robert Ruark of Cornelia, and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home, c/o P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)


Gregory, Mary Edna Corn Turpin
Funeral services for Mary Edna Corn Turpin Gregory, 78, of Demorest will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 7, at Alexander’s Gateway Chapel Funeral Home, Cleveland. The Rev. Jamie Smith will officiate, with burial in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville.  Mrs. Gregory died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.  Born in Hall County on Dec. 26, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edd and Mary Corn of the Gainesville Mill area. She was preceded in death by her brother, Vernon Corn; and son, C. W. Bill Corn.  Mrs. Gregory was a homemaker in Habersham County with her beloved husband, the late James Ray Turpin of Rabun County, a wonderful man of God. After her marriage to Fred Gregory, she continued to be a blessing to many hearts.  Survivors include her husband, Fred Gregory of Demorest; daughters, Marsha Sims of Demorest, Rosemary T. Dixon of Clayton; daughter-in-law, Judy Turpin of Jasper; grandchildren, Dale, Donnie and Donna Dixon, Clint, Kevin and Gina Turpin; six great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.  Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta, The Pallisades Building, 3200 Downwood Circle, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30327; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454; or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association Inc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1946.  Alexander’s Gateway Chapel Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.   Submitted by Kim Gordon (Mar 2003)


Gribble, Lon
Funeral services for Lon Gribble, 76, of Clarkesville were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29, at Harvest Ministries Church in Jacksonville, Fla. The Rev. Eddie Tanner officiated. Local funeral services Mr. Gribble will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Cornelia Church of God. The Rev. Eddie Tanner, the Rev. Wilmer Ivester and the Rev. Len Pirkle will officiate with burial in Clarkesville Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Gribble died Friday, July 26, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on June 23, 1926, he was the son of the late James B. and Winnie Lee Hill Gribble. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lurline Holbrook. Mr. Gribble was a retired manager with Ridge Lumber Company in Lakeland, Fla. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in World War II. He attended Cornelia Church of God and was a member of North Side Assembly of God in Lakeland, Fla., where he served as deacon for many years. Survivors include his wife, Alma O’Steen Gribble of Clarkesville; daughters, Winnie Higgins of Comer, Donna Coleman of Charlotte, N.C.; son, James Gribble of Auburndale, Fla.; brother, James M. Gribble of Clarkesville; sisters, Eula Belle Franklin and Lila Alley, both of Clarkesville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, July 30, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jul 2002)
Gribble, Violet B. Swaim
Funeral services for Violet B. Swaim Gribble, 84, of Demorest, were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Joy Brown officiated, with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens.  Mrs. Gribble died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at a private nursing home following an extended illness.  Born in Clay County, N.C., on Dec. 8, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Eugene and Zennia Roberson Swaim. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman W. Gribble.  Mrs. Gribble was a homemaker and a member of Clarkesville United Methodist Church.  Survivors include her daughter, Martha Williams of Demorest; son, Roger Gribble of Demorest; sister, Willie Mae Wyer of Baldwin; brothers, Ray Swaim of Hayesville, N.C., Frank Swaim of Cornelia; and grandchildren, Tammy Carter, Lauren Fair, Whitney Gribble and Jason Williams.  Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Feb 2003)
Gulick, Amberlyn Lou
Funeral services for Amberlyn Lou Gulick, 4, of Cleveland were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Garry Garrison officiating. Private burial was held at B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery. Miss Gulick died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at Scottish-Rite Hospital following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Hall County on Nov. 28, 2001, she was preceded in death by her grandfather, Richard W. Gulick; and her great-grandfather, William "Buck" Buchanan. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.   Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2006)

Gunn, Oma Stockton Hollifield
Funeral services for Oma Stockton Hollifield Gunn, 86, of Demorest will be held at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 30, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Raymond Payne and the Rev. John Humphries will officiate, with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Gunn died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at a private nursing home following an extended illness. Born in Macon County, N.C., on July 18, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie McClure Stockton. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hoke Hollifield and William P. Gunn. She was retired from International Outerwear with several years of service. Mrs. Gunn was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas F. and Jane Hollifield of Clarkesville; and grandchildren, Michael Hollifield, Jeff Hollifield and Katie Hollifield, all of Clarkesville. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by Kim Gordon
Hall, Wilma B.
Funeral services for Wilma B. Hall, 66, of Clarkesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The Rev. Byron McEachern will officiate, with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens.  Mrs. Hall died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Joan Glancy Hospital following an extended illness.  Born in Boyd County, Ky., on May 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Owen Riffe and Lucy Doyle. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gladys Sloan; and brother, Earl Riffe. Mrs. Hall was retired from Bell South and was of the Baptist faith.  Survivors include her husband, James O. Hall of Clarkesville; daughters, Denise Hunt of Auburn, Jerri L. McIlwain of Dacula; son, James O. Hall Jr. of Duluth; sisters, Betty Grant of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Virginia Frazier Wilson of Lincoln, Ind., Nola M. Oren of Clarkesville; and three grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, March 7, at the funeral home.  Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Mar 2003)

Hamilton, Lucille King
Funeral services for Lucille King Hamilton, 61, of Cornelia were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Cornelia. The Rev. Ernest Burns officiated with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hamilton died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville. Born in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late W. G. and Gladys Scott King. She attended Cornelia Regional High School. Mrs. Hamilton was the owner of Lu Lus Place restaurant and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Andr Hamilton. Survivors include her husband, Roy Hamilton of the home; son, James Douglas Hamilton of Powder Springs; sisters, Martha King, Everean King, Betty Browner, all of Cornelia, Ella Mae Chappell of Clarkesville; brothers, Eugene King, Thomas King, Johnny King, Anthony King, all of Cornelia, Matthew King of Toccoa; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements.

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Hammock, Glynn “Smiley”
Funeral services for Glynn “Smiley” Hammock, 63, of Mt. Airy, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 21, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with the Rev. Jolly Crumley officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hammock died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville following a brief illness. Born in Habersham County on Feb. 2, 1940, he was the son of the late Bill and Janie Martin Hammock. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Mattox Hammock; and a brother, Vernon Truelove. Mr. Hammock was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired antique dealer and collector. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by daughters, Soni Hopkins of Mt. Airy and Cathy Ivester of Turnerville; and sons, James Hammock of Royston and Danks Hammock of Mt. Airy. Hillside Memorial Chapel of Clarkesville is in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2003)
Hansard, Cora Miller
Funeral services for Cora Miller Hansard, 69, of Demorest will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 27, at Whitfield Funeral Home North Chapel. Pastor Danny Brumfield and the Rev. Curtis Jackson will officiate, with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hansard died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Habersham County Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Morgan County on Sept. 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Helena White Miller. She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Hansard. Mrs. Hansard was a homemaker, a member and past president of Ladies Auxiliary of Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720 and attended Cleveland Church of God. Survivors include her husband, R.L. Hansard of Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Charles Kerns of Demorest, Debbie and Tommy West of Cleveland; sister, Ollie Tench Wingo of Demorest; grandchildren and spouses, Shane and Tina Bowen, Shonda and Scott Page, Melissa and Michael Reese, Jennifer and Chris Thomas; grandsons, Richard Hansard, Allen Wade, John Michael Wright; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.   Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)
Harper, Eva M.
Funeral services for Eva M. Harper, 81, of Clarkesville will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 7, at the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Mote officiating. Burial will follow in Gateway Memory Park.  Mrs. Harper died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late Wilborn and Bertha Palmer West. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Harper; brothers, T.J. West, Roy West, Buddy West, Hoyt West; sisters, Kathy Howard and Polly Hendrix. Mrs. Harper was of the Methodist faith. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.   Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2006)
Harris, Rosalyn
Funeral services for Rosalyn Grant Harris, 85, of Klamath Falls, Ore., was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Bible Baptist Church, Klamath Falls, Ore., with her son-in-law, Pastor Keith Hansen, officiating. Mrs. Harris died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at home in Klamath Falls, Ore. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Joseph T. and Mary Grant; her first husband, Bron Barrett of Demorest, who was killed in World War II; son, Alan Harris; twin brother, Joseph T. Grant Jr.; brothers, Richard R. Grant, George G. Grant, Calloway W. Grant; sisters, Betty Gibbs and Maryann Hull. Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Klamath Falls, Ore., was in change of arrangements.    Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2006)
Hawkins, Charlie L.
Funeral services for Charlie L. Hawkins, 84, of Clarkesville will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Clarkesville. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, Snellville. Mr. Hawkins died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Mr. Hawkins was a retired maintenance worker with First National Bank (Wachovia). He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Snellville Lions Club and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, is in charge of local arrangements.    Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2006)
Hawkins, Willie Ree Miller
LULA – Funeral services for Willie Ree Miller Hawkins, 88, of Lula, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Enon Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Morris officiated, with burial in the church cemetery.  Mrs. Hawkins died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at a private nursing home.  Born in Banks County on Sept. 19, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Almeadie Davidson Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Benjamin Hawkins; sister, Mae Dodd; and brother, Robert Miller.  Mrs. Hawkins was a homemaker and a member of Enon Baptist Church.  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph C. and Rita Irvin Hawkins of Lula; granddaughter, Courtney Jo Hawkins; and brother, Deck Miller of Lula.  Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)
Haynes, Gordon Jr.
Funeral services for Gordon Haynes Jr., 71, of Cornelia will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Level Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Terry Rice will officiate with burial in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Haynes died Sunday, July 7, 2002, at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Hall County on Dec. 8, 1930, he was a U.S. Army veteran, having served at the Panama Canal during the Korean Conflict. He had been in used car sales in Cornelia since 1947 and owned Haynes-Gailey Pontiac since 1971. Mr. Haynes was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Elrod Haynes; father, Gordon Lee Haynes Sr.; and brother, James Hulsey Wise. Survivors include his mother, Myrtle Wise of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda Haynes Hughes and Pete Hughes of Mt. Airy; sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Jan Haynes, Robin and Donna Haynes, all of Cornelia; fiance, Jerri Bell of Toccoa, and her children, Elizabeth Bell Lee, Thomas Bell; brothers, John Broadus Wise, Drewery Loggins, Emory Loggins, Billy Thompson, Noah Thompson; sisters, Laverne Tumlin, Joyce Worley; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, from 7-9 p.m. today, July 9. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Parkway, Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30067; or to the American Diabetes Association, Georgia Affiliate, One Corporate Square, Suite 127, Atlanta, GA 30329. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jul 2002)
Head, Mrs. Curtis Hulsey
Private funeral services for Curtis Hulsey Head, 89, of Lula, are scheduled.  Mrs. Head died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at her residence following an extended illness.  Born in Hall County on Nov. 8, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Omie Farmer Hulsey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Head. Mrs. Head was a homemaker and a member of New Bridge Baptist Church.  Survivors include her daughters, Cecile London of Cleveland, Winell Seabolt and Gladys Baugh, both of Cornelia, Cathy Campbell of Lula; sons, Jerry Head of Lula, Forrest Head of Dahlonega; brothers, Wiley Hulsey, Jason Hulsey and Jimmy Hulsey, all of Cleveland; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.  Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Feb 2003)
Head, Tom
Funeral services for Tom Head, 82, of Clarkesville were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Cornelius E. Church Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The Rev. David B. Turner officiated, with burial in the family lot of Clarkesville Memorial Cemetery.  Mr. Head died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Hospital, Commerce.  Born in Clermont, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. For his service, he received the EAMET Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal and Purple Heart.  Mr. Head was a resident of Clarkesville for more than 60 years, where he and his late wife, Fannie Church Head, owned and operated Clarkesville Furniture Company and Custom Corner Ceramics. He was a former member of the Clarkesville Housing Authority and the Clarkesville Industrial Authority for a number of years.  He was a member of Clarkesville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years, was a former music director, choir member and was called upon to do a great deal of musical solos over the years. He was a former member of the board of trustees and was a former assistant organist. Mr. Head was a highly respected licensed funeral director in Georgia and was associated for a number of years with Church and Son Funeral Home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Head was preceded in death by his son, Edward Head.  Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Tammy Head of Amelia Island, Fla.; sisters, Hazel Ann DeLong, Sally Usher and Nellie Belle Nix, all of Clermont; grandchildren, Matthew Head, Lacey Head and Michele Head, all of Athens; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.  Memorials may be made to Clarkesville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 667, Clarkesville, GA 30523.  Stanley H. Powell and the Cornelius E. Church and Son Funeral Home, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.   Submitted by Kim Gordon (Mar 2003)

Heard, J. B.
Funeral services for J.B. Heard, 69, of Baldwin were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Cornerstone Pentecostal Church in Cleveland. The Rev. Billy French and the Rev. Joel Frazier officiated, with burial in the family lot of the church cemetery. Mr. Heard died Monday, June 23, 2003, at Habersham County Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born in Heard County, he was retired from Smith Transfer following 38 years of service. He then established his own trucking company for 10 years and was a member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church. Mr. Heard was preceded in death by his son, Billy Heard, on April 13, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Ann Heard of Baldwin; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and William Poss of Cumming, Sandra and Ricky Hood of Clarkesville, Anna Heard of Baldwin; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Heard of Cumming, Alvin and Sandy Heard of Cornelia, Joel Heard of Baldwin; mother, Viola Heard of Austell; sister, Annette Barrett of Austell; brothers, J.C. Heard of Riverdale, J.R. Heard of Cumming; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be to: P.O. Box 1088, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Stanley H. Powell and the Cornelius E. Church and Son Funeral Home, Clarkesville, were in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)


Hernandez, Delores Rabon ‘Nanu’
Memorial services for Delores Rabon “Nanu” Hernandez, 71, of Baldwin, were held at 4 p.m. Monday, March 17, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Pendleton Brown, Charles Honea and Gordon van der Noord officiated.  Mrs. Hernandez died Thursday, March 13, 2003, at the Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Born in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 20, 1931, she was raised in Florida, moving to Fulton County for 29 years before moving to Banks County in 1986. Mrs. Hernandez was retired from the Fulton County Board of Education as a bus driver with 21 years of service. She was retired from Sears with 27 years of service. Mrs. Hernandez was an employee at the Banks County Senior Citizens Center, where she worked with Legacy Link. She was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center.  Mrs. Hernandez was preceded in death by her father, Henry Williams; mother, Johnnie D. Crane; and husband, Sam Hernandez.  Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Rasene and Ken Pickle of Toccoa; daughters, Samantha Miller of Baldwin, Carlette Skiver of Mableton; grandchildren, Jerome Morgan, Ashley Morgan, Raybon Miller, Della Miller, Lee Mac Catoe, Shawn Catoe, Johnathon May, Nick Pickle, Shannon Pickle; three great-granddaughters; and many other family members and special friends.  Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Mar 2003)
Hicks, Janice Dodd

Aug. 11, 1951-April 29, 2002
Janice Dodd Hicks, 50, of Alto died Monday at a private nursing home following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Dodd. She was a homemaker and was of the Holiness faith. She was salutatorian of the class of 1969 at South Habersham High School and was a graduate of North Georgia Technical School. Survivors include her son, Dwayne Hicks, Alto; mother, Lillian Dodd, Alto; brother, Franklin Dodd, Alto; and sisters, Merle Morris, Cornelia, and Denise Lovell, Alto. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family also is at the residence of the sister, Denise Lovell, 765 Alonzo Wade Road, Alto. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jacob Armour, the Rev. Jeff Lovell and the Rev. Anthony Shore will officiate. Burial will be in Dodd Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia   Submitted by Kim Gordon


Hicks, Wayne J.
Funeral services for Wayne James Hicks, 71, of Clarkesville were held Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Donald Grizzle, the Rev. Bill Trotter and the Rev. Kenneth Pilcher officiated with burial in Clarkesville City Cemetery. Mr. Hicks died Friday, May 24, 2002, at Habersham County Medical Center following an extended illness. Born on Feb. 23, 1931, in Polk County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Johnson and Leona Shook Hicks. He was retired from Chicopee Manufacturing Company, was of the Baptist faith and had lived in Habersham County for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Rebal Underwood Hicks of Clarkesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Ron Ledford of Cornelia, Denise and Frank Taylor of Clarkesville; sisters, Donnie Berrong of Hiawassee, Janie Hicks of Hiawassee; four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (May 2002)
Hill, Gladys Era
Funeral services for Gladys Era Hill, 85, of Clarkesville were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at Macedonia Baptist Church, Clarkesville. The Rev. Larry Free, the Rev. Raymond Payne and the Rev. Grady Welch officiated, with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens.  Mrs. Hill died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at Habersham County Medical Center following an extended illness.  Born in Tellico Plain, Tenn., on Feb. 10, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Annie Hamilton Coleman. She was a homemaker and was retired from International Outerwear. Mrs. Hill was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth K. Hill.  Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Nyoka and Jack Canup of Clarkesville, Lodema and Dennis Perry of Conyers; son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Gerald and Nancy Harden of Carlsbad, N.M.; sister, Doris Welch of Cedartown; brothers, Gene Coleman of Cleveland, Ohio, Hoyt Coleman of Michigan; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Feb 2003)
Hill, Hazel Church Zachry
Funeral services for Hazel Church Zachry Hill, 89, of Clarkesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. The Rev. Keith Allison will officiate, with burial in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.  Mrs. Hill died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at Habersham County Medical Center following an extended illness.  Born in Habersham County on July 2, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Edd and Callie Erwin Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Zachry; and second husband, John Hill.  Mrs. Hill was retired from sales with Sears, a homemaker and a member of Fairfield Baptist Church.  Survivors include her son, James Zachry of Conyers; sisters, Beatrice Smith and Edna Elrod, both of Clarkesville, Jean Church of Atlanta; two nieces and two nephews.  Memorials may be made to Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Demorest, GA 30535; or to Georgia Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 1925 Century Blvd. N.E., Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345-3315.  Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, is in charge of arrangements. 
Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)

Hill, William Noah Sr.
Funeral services for William Noah Hill Sr., 95, of Demorest will be held today, June 21, at 2 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Furman Lewis and the Rev. George Deadwyler will officiate with burial in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hill died Monday, June 17, 2002, at Wayne County Memorial Hospital, Jesup, following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on March 22, 1907, he was a son of the late Jeff and Mollie Kimsey Hill. He was a member of Attica Baptist Church, and was retired from Fieldale Farms. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Ford Hill; daughters, Betty Hunsinger, Doris Porterfield; and grandchildren, Tim English, Mark Porterfield and Wanda Porterfield. Survivors include his daughters, Vivian English of Demorest, Dupree Groover of Ludowici, Agnes Chastain of Talking Rock; sons, William Noah Hill Jr. of Demorest, Thomas Hill of Demorest; brother, Ernest Hill of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great- grandchildren. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2002)


Hodges, Bill A.
Funeral services for Bill A. Hodges, 73, of Baldwin were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with burial in Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hodges died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Decatur. Born in Coats, N.C., on Oct. 29, 1929, he was the son of the late Adell and Susan Brown Parker Hodges. He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Henry; and brother, Charles Lewis Hodges. Mr. Hodges was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from the heating and air conditioning industry. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Vaughan Hodges of Baldwin; daughters, Dorothy Bunnell of North Carolina, Tammy L. Byrd of Baldwin, Kay Hodges of Fayetteville, N.C.; sons, Billy A. Hodges, Michael Hodges, Billy Ray Hodges and Richard Hodges, all of Fayetteville, N.C., Jaycen A. Hodges of Gainesville; sister, Shirley Brady of Dacula; brother, Bobby Parker of Atlanta; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.

 Submitted by Kim Gordon

Holcomb, Mary Frances Yarber
Funeral services for Mary Frances Yarber Holcomb, 63, of Demorest were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Fairfield Baptist Church, with the Rev. Keith Allison officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Merck officiating.  Mrs. Holcomb died Friday, June 6, 2003, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on July 13, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Pernell and Selma Gosnell Yarber. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Yarber; and sisters, Pearl Coffee, Monteen Woods and Edith Norman. Mrs. Holcomb was a graduate of Banks County High School, a homemaker and a private duty nurse. She was a member of Amy’s Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Reynolds Holcomb of Demorest; stepdaughters, Joyce Loudermilk of Mt. Airy, Judy Ivester and Annette Scott, both of Demorest; stepson, Walter Holcomb of Demorest; sister, Kathryn Hix of Alto; brothers, Ernest Yarber of Cornelia, Henry Yarber of Baldwin, Robert Yarber of Gainesville, Fla.; seven step grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Barbara Fortenberry, 2062 Highway 115, Demorest, GA 30535. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)


Hope, Edna Sue Garrison
Funeral services for Edna Sue Garrison Hope, 89, of Lula were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Eddy and the Rev. Pennie Eddy officiated, with burial in Lula Belton Cemetery.  Mrs. Hope died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Northeast Georgia-Lanier Park campus following an extended illness.  Born in Hall County on Nov. 29, 1913, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Cora Ayers Garrison. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Lula. Mrs. Hope was an avid gardener and a member of Hickory Flat United Methodist Church, where she was very active.  Survivors include her husband, Howard B. Hope of Lula; brother, Hoke S. Garrison of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister-in-law, Mattie Clark Garrison of Lula; a nephew; and six nieces.  McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)


Houston, John Lawrence
Funeral services for John Lawrence Houston, 71, of Cornelia were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Ayers and the Rev. Tracy Davidson officiated, with burial in Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery.  Mr. Houston died Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at Athens Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  Born in Dexter, Kan., on May 7, 1931, Mr. Houston was an iron worker and of the Methodist faith.  Survivors include his wife, Beverly Wright Houston of Cornelia; daughters, Becky Jordan, Nancy Houston, Judy Houston, all of Wichita, Kan., Stephanie Owens of Washington; son, Scott Houston of Wichita, Kan.; stepchildren, Leyta Wortman, Betty Brown, Julia Brown, Leo Brown, Eugene Brown, all of Wichita, Kan.; sister, Fay Kurly of Washington; 11 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren.  McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Feb 2003)
Howard, Dorothy Louise English
Funeral services for Dorothy Louise English Howard, 78, of Toccoa were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Hillcrest Chapel of Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Mize officiating. Burial followed in Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery in Habersham County. Mrs. Howard died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at Oak Heritage Nursing Home in Baldwin. Born Feb. 25, 1928, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Ira Isaac and Lola McClure English. She was a retired homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2006)

Hulsey, Danny
CLEVELAND – Graveside services for Danny Hulsey, 42, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Cleveland, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Royce Winters officiated. Mr. Hulsey died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at St. Mary’s Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on June 22, 1960, he was the son of the late Marcus Hulsey Jr. and Cordelia Howard Hulsey Helton. He was a construction worker for many years and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and William Jones of Flowery Branch, Shirley and Jerry Eller of Cleveland, Cathy and Fred Albright of Cleveland, Beverly and Ricky Richardson of Cleveland, Patsy and Tim Sutton of Clarkesville; brothers, Gene Hulsey and Mikel “Moon Dog” Hulsey, both of Cleveland; and fiancee, Kathy of Knoxville, Tenn. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2003)


Hulsey, Linda Grace
CLEVELAND – Funeral services for Linda Grace Hulsey, 55, of Cleveland, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Alexander’s Gateway Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Anderson and John Anderson will officiate, with burial in Gateway Memory Park.  Mrs. Hulsey died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.  Born in White County, she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Hulsey was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church and attended White County schools. She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Anderson.  Survivors include her husband, Rondal Hulsey of Cleveland; daughters and sons-in-law, Matilda and Adrian Hall of Clermont, Lynn and Elgin Westmoreland of Helen; mother, Hazel Anderson of Cleveland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Brenda Anderson of Alto, Royce and Susan Anderson of Dahlonega, Kenneth and Margaret Anderson of Cleveland; son, Nekurvis Anderson of Cleveland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mardelle and Delmar White of Dahlonega, Teresa and Harve Johnson of Cleveland; grandchildren, Austin Thomas, Mason Westmoreland, Mandy Hall, Matthew Hall; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.  The family will receive friends from noon-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today, March 14, at the funeral home.  Alexander’s Gateway Chapel Funeral Home, Cleveland, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Mar 2003)
Hutchinson, Nora Albert
Memorial services for Nora Albert Hutchinson, 88, of Alto and formerly of Lake City, Fla., will be held at a later date in Lake City, Fla. Mrs. Hutchinson died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at Habersham County Medical Center. Born on Nov. 5, 1917, in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Albert. Mrs. Hutchinson was a homemaker. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Nov 2006)

Ivester, Violet Willene Whisenant
Graveside services for Violet Willene Whisenant Ivester, 83, of Clarkesville were held Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery. The Rev. Furman Lewis and the Rev. George Deadwyler officiated. Mrs. Ivester died Thursday, June 13, 2002, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on May 31, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Ida Youngblood. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, a homemaker and a couturier seamstress before working and retiring from International Outerwear in Clarkesville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buford Whisenant; second husband, Henry A. Ivester; and a granddaughter, Wisa Jeanine Sands. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Ruth I. Rollins of Greenville, S.C.; son, Buford Whisenant of Clarkesville; daughter, Florence W. Sands of Clarkesville; granddaughter, Dee Couter of Clarkesville; grandsons, Evan Whisenant of Clarkesville, Phil Sands of Helen; and great-grandson, Wesley Couter of Clarkesville. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 488, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jun 2002)


Ivie, Boyd
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – Inurnment for Boyd Ivie, 86, of Cathedral City, Calif., was held at Tranquility Falls Palm Springs Mausoleum.  Mr. Ivie died Jan. 4, 2003.  Born on Nov. 22, 1916, he was the son of Bayless E. and Maude B. Caudell Ivie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Lee Dodd. Mr. Ivie was a heavy equipment mechanic for 28 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1944 to 1945.  Survivors include his son, James Ivie of Cathedral City, Calif.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Eugenia Brown of Cornelia; and numerous relatives.  Palm Springs Mortuary of Cathedral City, Calif., was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)
Jarrard, Frances L.
CANTON – Funeral services for Frances L. Jarrard, 73, of Canton were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in the Sosebee Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Chip Ray, the Rev. Tommy Holbrook and the Rev. Wayne Long officiated, with burial in the Cherokee Memorial Park.  Mrs. Jarrard died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at North Fulton Hospital.  Mrs. Jarrard was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.  Survivors include her husband, Walt Jarrard Sr. of Canton; sons, Tony Shellnut of Holly Springs, Eddie Digby of Macedonia, Walter Jarrard Jr. of Ball Ground, J.T. Jarrard of Rome; daughters, Glenda Clark of Macedonia, Deane Fronebarger of Waleska; sisters, Ethel Kimbrell and Barbara Skelton, both of Cornelia; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Kim Gordon (Jan 2003)

Jones, Felix ‘Buck’
Funeral services for Felix “Buck” Jones, 71, of Alto were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Ronnie Norton officiated with burial in Level Grove Cemetery. Mr. Jones died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at Rabun Memorial Hospital, Clayton. Born in Habersham County on April 19, 1931, he was the son of the late Lester and Evie Ferguson Jones. He retired after 31 years as a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his daughters, Evelyn Taylor of Seneca, S.C., Sue Simmemon of Cornelia; sons, Jimmy Jones of Cornelia, Kenneth Jones of Alto; brother, Marvin Jones of Alto; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.

 Submitted by Kim Gordon


Jones, Wilbern W.
Funeral services for Wilbern W. Jones, 63, of Lula were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church. The Rev. Leon Brown and the Rev. Tim Beasley officiated with burial in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Jones died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Habersham County on Feb. 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Rev. Wiley Jones. He was employed with Magnavox in Henderson, N.C., and attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, C.N. Jones; and grandson, William Stephens. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Thomas Wiley Jones of Lula; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Donald Partin of Cleveland, Rhonda and Barry Brookshire of Clarkesville, Lisa and Danny Whitlock of Lula; sons, Casey Jones of Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Sheila Jones of Demorest, Wesley and Nancy Jones of Hendersonville, N.C.; mother, Hazel Coley Jones of Alto; brother, William Jones of Alto; sisters, Paralee Anderson of Oakwood, Glenda Hix of Alto; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.    Submitted by Kim Gordon

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