Jewell Barnett
Jewell Barnes Barnett, 70, of Maysville, formerly of Gwinnett County, died Thursday, March 13, 2008.
She was a retired licensed practical nurse and was preceded in death by a son, Martin David Barnett.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, M.D. Barnett; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Elaine Barnett; daughters and sons-in-law, Tami and Michael Cape, Tara and Mike Arp, Tessa and James Larson; eight grandchildren, Josh and Haley Barnett, John Brown, Amber Brown, Selena and Tim English, Kaila Arp, Kyler Arp, Kara Arp and Samuel Larson; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Hayden Barnett; brother and sister-in-law, Alec and Linda Barnes, Lawrenceville; sister, Sara Owens, Sugar Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 16, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Cecil Carpenter officiating. Graveside services were held at the Winters Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery in Doraville.
Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
James Sprayberry
James Alexander Sprayberry, 79, of Homer, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
He was born in Walton County, the son of the late Maury Alexander and Clyde Chick Sprayberry. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and member of the American Legion #215. Mr. Sprayberry was retired from the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Chambers Sprayberry; daughter, Suzanne Ivey; son, Scott Alexander Sprayberry; grandchildren, Zack and Parker Sprayberry, all of Homer.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18, at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Revs. Phil Ferguson, Brian David and Bob Reynolds officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Building Fund, Attn.: Erma Payne, 105 Gallery Dr., Homer, Ga. 30547.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
‘Irene’ Merrill
Ruby “Irene” Merrill, 83, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
She was a native of Mars Hill, N.C., and was a resident of Brevard, N.C. for over 53 years. She was retired from the Varners Drug Store after 19 years of service. Mrs. Merrill was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Homer J. Merrill.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Susan Merrill, Navarre, Fla.; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Jeff Goodman, Maysville, Sharon and Vonell Wilson, Gainesville; grandson, Scott Merrill, Brevard, N.C.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 16, in the chapel of Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, Brevard, N.C. Burial was in Pisgah Gardens.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Virgil Daniel
Virgil Daniel, 85, of Winder, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at his residence.
Born on May 1, 1922, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late John and Essie McNabb Daniel. He was owner of a Shell gas station, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Fannie Jane Reynolds Daniel, Winder; daughters, Shelia Henningsen, Winder, Gail Kelch, Maysville; brothers, Reeves Daniel and Bobby Daniel, both of Homer; sister, Gwenlynn Braswell, Winder; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Passmore officiating. Burial was in the Airline Baptist Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
‘Lisa’ Stamper
Letha “Lisa” Kay Stamper, 52, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Commerce, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at her residence.
Born in Mercer County, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Roger Kay Stamper and Ella Mae Mathews of Commerce. She was a seamstress and was Catholic.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include a son, Josh McDonald, Bowersville; daughter, Mandy Morgan, Commerce; brothers, Tim McDonald, Homer, and Jerry McDonald, Nicholson; sisters, Vicki Tadlock, Ila, Pansy Bond, Danielsville, and Dorothy Nunns, Pine Island, Fla.; step-father, E.J. McDonald, Commerce; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 19, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Greene officiating. Burial was in the Woodbine Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Terria Young
Terria Latonya Williams Young, 43, of Cornelia, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at the Habersham County Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Born in Habersham County on June 9, 1964, she was the daughter of Earlie Williams and Betty Jean Harris Williams. She was a beautician at the TLC Salon and was a member of the Neal Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Young enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts, loved ones stated.
Survivors include her husband, Chaun Douglas Young, Cornelia; son, Gavin DeChaun Young, Cornelia; step-son, Pierre Lachaun Young, Gainesville; brother, Gary Williams, Buford; half-brothers, Victor Scott, Alto, Robert Trent Primer, Cornelia; sisters, Barbara Jean Williams and Kimberly Ann Williams, both of Cornelia.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Burial was in Eastview Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
George Taylor
George Wesley Taylor, 53, of Union Point, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
He was born in Athens, the son of Joe Taylor of Flatwoods and Mildred Aycock Taylor of Lexington, and was a truck driver.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Lyn Steele Taylor; siblings, David Taylor, Flatwoods, Wayne Taylor, Gillsville, Ann Smith, Harris Taylor, Joey Taylor, Pam Campbell, Lynn Looney, Eddie Taylor, all of Lexington, Angie Holder, Athens; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe McCannon, Michael McCannon, Brandon McCannon, Bubba Hammond, Kevin McCay and Mike Kaun.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, Crawford, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Flora Purvis
Flora Marchant Purvis, 89, of Athens, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Born in Tifton, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Eugenia Denby Marchant. She was a member of Watkinsville First Baptist Church and the Home Makers Sunday School Class. Mrs. Purvis was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie Lenwood Purvis; a son, Donald L. Purvis; grandson, Gregory M. Purvis; three brothers; and four sisters.
Survivors include children and spouses, Ronald and Carol Purvis, Sharpsburg, Carlton and Ellen Purvis, Watkinsville, Patricia and Art Wheeless, Nacogdoches, Texas, Hilton and Dorothy Purvis, Homer, Latrelle Cyree, Dublin; sisters, Jewel Matthews, Lake Blackshear, Mabel Horne, Albany; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 7, at Watkinsville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlos Sibley officiating. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 8, under the direction of Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Watkinsville First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Linda Coggins
Linda Loyce Sizemore Coggins, 65, of Flowery Branch, died Monday, March 10, 2008, at her residence, following a brief illness.
She was born in Hall County, the daughter of the late Lucious Sizemore and Verby Anderson Sizemore. She was a homemaker and loved to crochet, read and use her computer. Mrs. Coggins was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ralph Coggins; Jessie Coggins; and Amanda Coggins.
Survivors include daughters, Connie McClure, Maysville, Lisa McDonald Smith and Terri Coggins, both of Flowery Branch; sons, Jimmy Coggins, and Timothy Coggins, both of North Dakota, Paul Coggins, Flowery Branch; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Elliott, Jefferson, and Susie Clark, Cumming; brother, Chris Sizemore, Flowery Branch; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 14, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Dewayne Smith officiating. Burial was in Zion Hill Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Estelle Sisk
Estelle Sisk, 87, of Cornelia, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Born in Banks County, on March 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Carter Parker. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Cornelia and was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company with more than 40 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Sisk was preceded in death by a son, Donald Foster; and a daughter, Diane Heaton.
Survivors include daughters, Judy Franklin, Cornelia, Linda Porterfield, Baldwin, Betty Jackson, Toccoa; sons, Charles Foster and Nickey Foster, both of Cornelia, and Nelson Foster, Baldwin; sisters, Sarah Edge, Cumming, and Mary Pritchett, Toccoa; brother, Ezra Parker, Jacksonville, Fla.; 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 14, at Whitfield Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Franklin and the Rev. Paul Morris officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Jimmy Cannon
Jimmy Wilbur Cannon, 76, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Born on September 17, 1931, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Mae Beatty Cannon and was a machine operator with Jefferson Mills. Mr. Cannon was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Hall Miller; and sisters, Alice Chadwick and Jeanette Patton.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Becky and Wayne Martin, Gainesville, Brenda Funderburk, Commerce; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Diane Cannon, Carnesville, Anthony Miller, Jefferson; brother, Danny Cannon, Maysville; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial was in the Evans Memory Gardens.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Wynell Lingerfelt
Wynell Chastain Rice Lingerfelt, 68, of Cumming, died Saturday, March 8, 2008, at her residence, following a sudden illness.
A native of Dawson County, she had lived in Forsyth County for over 35 years and was the daughter of the late Ben and Eula May Chastain. She worked many years in the textile industry, after which she was a bus driver for the Forsyth County School System. She was a member of Goshen Baptist Church and was preceded in death by sisters, Ola Belle Wiley and Ann Hooper.
Survivors include children, Connie and Tony Arp and Renee and Danny Darby, all of Dawsonville; stepchildren, Danny and Lisa Lingerfelt, Gainesville, Scott Lingerfelt, Cumming; sisters, Margie Davenport, Greensboro, Estelle Reece, Gillsville; brothers, Wade Crane, Dawsonville, Raymond Chastain and Ralph Chastain, both of Dahlonega, Alton Chastain, Gainesville; grandchildren, Kenny, Jason and Chris Arp, Justin, Levi and Sarah Darby, Daniel, Felicia and D.J. Lingerfelt; great-grandchildren, Blake and Chase Arp; special friend, E.J. Castaneda; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 13, at Bearden Funeral Home with the Revs. Hugh Fields and Harold Bottoms officiating. Burial was in the Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
Gracie Medders
Gracie McCrary Medders, 94, of Sylvester, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Phoebe Worth Medical Center.
Born on October 1, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Carl and Cleo Rebecca Smith McCrary. She was a homemaker and lived in Worth County all of her life. She was a member of Mitchell E.M.C., Home Demonstration Club, and Antioch Baptist Church, where she was formerly church pianist, Sunday School teacher, and sang in the choir. Mrs. Medders was preceded in death by her husband, I.J. Medders; and a daughter-in-law, Llewellynn Medders.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Harlan and Pat Medders and Doyle and Joyce Medders, all of Sylvester, Byron and Judy Medders, Maysville, and Roger and Billie Medders, Albany; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 16, in Antioch Baptist Church with the Revs. Bruce Gordon and Jerry Cooper officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brent Medders, Jeff H. Jones, Richie Duncan, Hugh Medders, Mike Garvey, Lee Medders and Tommy Lance.
Banks Funeral Home, Sylvester, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
J.B. Allison
J.B. Allison, 57, of Dahlonega, died Sunday, March 16, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness.
Born in Hall County on January 6, 1951, he was the son of Grace Gennell Allison of Dahlonega and the late Price Allison. He was a concrete mason for many years. Mr. Allison was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Allison.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Wilma Glaze Allison, Dahlonega; daughters, Bobbie Jo Hunt, Betty Jo Keown, all of Cleveland; son, Brian Allison, Cleveland; brothers, Henry Allison, Joe Allison, David Allison, all of Dahlonega, Lamar Allison, Gainesville, Richard Allison, Lula; step-son, Jimmy Rogers, Cleveland; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18, in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Anthony Shore and Kyle Savage officiating. Burial was in the White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 19, 2008.
