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MR. WILLIAMSON
Jackson County native
JEFFERSON - Phillip C. Williamson, 70, died Friday, March 2,
2001, at BJC Medical Center, Commerce.
A native of Jackson County, Mr. Williamson was born August 19,
1930, a son of the late George Owen and Ruby Mae Anglin Williamson.
He had been self-employed, having retired, and was a member of
Arcade Presbyterian Church, Jefferson. Mr. Williamson attended
Arcade School.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in the
chapel of Jackson Funeral Home, Jefferson, with the Rev. Hulon
Hill officiating. Burial was in the Williamson Family Cemetery,
Arcade.
Mr. Williamson is survived by his wife, Gladys Gurley Williamson;
daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Joe Massey, Commerce, Joy
and Glen Hacker, Jefferson, and Patricia and Toby Evans, Rutledge;
brother, Slim Williamson, Jefferson; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to BJC Nursing Home, 100 Medical
Center Dr., Commerce, GA 30529.
Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MRS. JACKSON
Bethany UMC member
JEFFERSON - Mrs. Latrelle Glenn Jackson, 88, died Thursday, March
1, 2001, at Russell Nursing Home, Winder, following an extended
illness.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Jackson was a daughter of the
late Will R. and Mattie Venable Glenn.
She was retired from Harmony Grove and the Jackson County Senior
Citizen's Center. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Bethany United
Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lam G. Jackson.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Bethany
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hulon Hill officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, L.G. and Carolyn Jackson,
Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Mattie Lou and Frank Hix, Winder;
grandchildren, Melissa Jackson Nunnally, Greg Hix, Michael Jackson
and Marsha Hix Norris; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MRS. HANLEY
Antique dealer
COMMERCE - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Anderson Hanley, 73, died Sunday,
March 4, 2001, at Athens Regional Medical Center following an
extended illness.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Hanley was born June 13, 1927,
a daughter of the late Julian and Hattie Wheeler Anderson.
She was retired from Harmony Grove and was an antique dealer.
Mrs. Hanley was a member of Living Word Worship Center, Jefferson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at Living
Word Worship Center with the Revs. Richard James, Dennis Kesler,
Terry Chambers and Mark Mobley officiating. Burial was in Jackson
Memorial Gardens, Commerce.
Mrs. Hanley is survived by her husband, James Mitchell Hanley,
Commerce; two sons, Jerry Hanley, Jefferson, and Terry Hanley,
Rome; two brothers, Hoyt Anderson and J.P. Anderson, both of
Athens; three sisters, Lorene Guest, Toccoa, and Mildred Hix
and Marie Turner, both of Atlanta; six grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Living Word
Worship Center Building Fund, P.O. Box 674, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MR. SEIN SAN U
Rogers Baptist service
TOUNGOO, BURMA - Gyaw Jon Sein San U, 100, passed away recently.
Mr. Sein San U was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Aye Nu
Sein San U.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Rogers
Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlton Peters officiating.
Mr. Sein San U is survived by Bonsco, Sherwin and Lillian Sein
San U, all of Toungoo, Burma, and Kendrick and Dana Sein San
U, Maysville; and granddaughters, Amanda and Holly.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MR. AUSTIN
Welder
COMMERCE - Michael Rogers Austin, 46, died Wednesday, February
28, 2001, at his residence.
Mr. Austin was born December 24, 1954, in Jackson County, a son
of the late Dewey W. and Willie Mae Akins Austin.
Mr. Austin was employed as a welder and was a member of Little
Country Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Little
Country Church with the Rev. Jimmy Owensby officiating. Burial
was in Howington Cemetery, Nicholson.
Mr. Austin is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Motes Austin,
Flowery Branch; two daughters, Kara Austin, Winder, and Mandy
Austin, Jefferson; four step-sons, John Davidson, Winder, Michael
Davidson, Danielsville, Ray Jones, Flowery Branch, and Jason
Smith, Trion; seven brothers, Billy Austin, Hull, Filix Austin,
Jefferson, Jeffery Austin, Statham, Kimsey Austin and Leon Austin,
both of Danielsville, and Pete Austin and Sonny Austin, both
of Commerce; three sisters, Elizabeth Easterwood, Vero Beach,
Fla., Gail O'Kelly, Commerce, and Mildred Whitlock, Danielsville;
and five step-grandchildren.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MR. POPE
Electrician, plumber
JEFFERSON - Walter DeLeon Pope, 43, died Thursday, March 1, 2001,
at Crawford Long Hospital following an extended illness.
Mr. Pope was born March 6, 1957, in Fulton County. He was a son
of Sidney L. and Betty N. Howard Pope, Jefferson.
Mr. Pope was employed as an electrician and plumber and was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson. He
was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Howard, Jefferson,
and the late Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Pope Sr., Covington.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in the
chapel of Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, with the Revs. Kevin
Page and Tilly Welborn officiating. Burial was in the Howard
Family Cemetery, Jefferson. Mr. Pope's sons and brothers served
as pallbearers.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Pope is survived by his wife,
Cynthia Pope, Jefferson; three sons, Jody Lee Pope, Canton, Joshua
Eugene Pope, Gillsville, and Walter Duane Pope, Jefferson; one
daughter, Leslie Elaine Pope, Jefferson; three brothers, Kevin
Pope, Jefferson, Lanny Pope, Commerce, and Lee Pope, Covington;
and one grandson, Caleb Andrew Pope, Gillsville.
Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MRS. OSTEEN
Commerce native
SAVANNAH - Mrs. Mary Ella Osteen, 93, died Friday, February 16,
2001, at Azalealand Nursing Home.
The Commerce native and former resident of Beltsville, Md., had
lived in Savannah for the past 26 years. Mrs. Osteen was the
daughter of the late Henry and Alma Sims, Commerce, and the widow
of Dr. O.L. Osteen.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19,
at McLamb-Morrison Funeral Home, Pembroke. Burial was in the
Beular Baptist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Osteen is survived by two daughters, Sandra Robison, Savannah,
and Nancy Norwood, Tavares, Fla.; one son, Dr. C. Lamont Osteen,
Savannah; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two
nieces, Nancy S. Stancil, Commerce, and Sally S. Gibby, Lithia
Springs; and one nephew, Bill Sims, Commerce.
McLamb-Morrison Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
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MR. EVANS
Retired logger
COMMERCE - D.T. Evans, 72, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at BJC
Medical Center, Commerce.
Mr. Evans was born October 12, 1928, in Jackson County, a son
of the late Traud and Mary Evans.
He was a retired logger.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in the
chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, with the Revs.
Doug Duncan and Donald Wilson officiating. Burial was in the
Harmony Christian Church cemetery.
Mr. Evans is survived by his wife, Vernelle Beck Evans, Commerce;
four sons, James Evans and Leon Evans, both of Commerce, Troy
Evans, Jack, Ala., and Frankie Evans; two daughters, Shirley
David, Jefferson, and Janet Morgan, Commerce; one sister, Rachel
Massey, Jefferson; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Little-Ward Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MR. BENTON
Brother of countian
STOCKBRIDGE - Samuel Lee Benton Sr., 76, died Sunday, March 4,
2001, at his residence.
Mr. Benton was a member of Trinity Cathedral.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at
Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge, with Pastor Brian
Lee and Pastor Roger Burdett officiating. Burial was in Forest
Hills Cemetery.
Mr. Benton is survived by his wife, Carrie Claudine Benton, Stockbridge;
one daughter, Kay Bennett, McDonough; one son, Samuel Benton
Jr., McDonough; one brother, Wilson Benton, Commerce; three sisters,
Edna Phillips, Buford, Wilma Carroll, Lithia Springs, and Mildred
Chandler, Elberton; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MR. DUNCAN
Carwood Mfg. retiree
JEFFERSON - Howard Lewis Duncan, 73, died Monday, March 5, 2001,
at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Duncan was born February 28, 1928, in Jackson County. He
was a son of the late John Robert and Susie Thelma Duncan.
Mr. Duncan was retired from Carwood Manufacturing.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in
the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery, Braselton, with Dr. Leroy
Cooper officiating.
Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife, Frances W. Self Duncan, Jefferson;
one son, Howard Duncan Jr., Winder; and three sisters, Mary Duncan,
Jane Johnson and Ruby Reynolds, all of Braselton.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MRS. MAYO
Jackson County native
GAINESVILLE - Mrs. Eva "Mama Gee" Mayo, 87, died Friday,
March 2, 2001, at her residence following a brief illness.
Born in Jackson County, Mrs. Mayo lived in Hall County for several
years. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mattie McGuire.
Mrs. Mayo was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Bible Free
Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
W.C. "Doc" Gee, her second husband, J.W. Mayo, and
a son, George "Peewee" Gee.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in the
chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, with the Rev.
Bill McKinney officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery,
Gainesville.
Survivors include son, Horace Gee Sr., Gainesville; sons and
daughters-in-law, Billy and Evelyn Gee, Wiley and Diane Gee,
Lamar and Vickie Gee and Randall and Rita Gee, all of Gainesville;
daughter, Jenny Gee, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law,
Ann and Burl Jones and Terra and Paul Cain, all of Gainesville,
and Bobbie and Bill Brewster, Flowery Branch; 30 grandchildren,
53 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and
special friends, Dean and Susie Holtzclaw, Gainesville.
Memorial Park Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MRS. MANDERS
Jackson County native
WINDER - Mrs. Willie W. "Bill" Manders, 89, formerly
of Carl, died Thursday, March 1, 2001.
Born in Jackson County, Mrs. Manders had resided in Barrow County
for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Jessie and
Ioni Fowler White.
Mrs. Manders was a retiree of R & R Manufacturing, Auburn,
and was a member of Midway United Methodist Church. She was also
a member of the Winder Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, in the
chapel of Carter Funeral Home, Winder, with Billy Ray Banks officiating.
Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Manders is survived by her husband, Erastus J. "Rat"
Manders, Winder; one son, Johnny Manders, Huntsville, Ala.; three
grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Embracing Hospice,
2160 Fountain Drive, Snellville, GA 30078.
Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MR. AKER
U.S. Army veteran
JEFFERSON - George C. Aker, 74, died Saturday, March 3, 2001.
A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Mr. Aker was married to
Ruth Jennings Aker.
He was an elder at Sardis Presbyterian Church and was a carpenter,
which he learned while attending Athens Tech.
Mr. Aker was a U.S. Army veteran and was a 32nd degree Mason.
He was also past worshipful master of Poplar Spring Masonic Lodge
and was a member of Consistory Athens No. 292 - Prine Hall Mason.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Sardis
Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Harold Harris and David Aker
officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens, Commerce.
Survivors include three daughters, Faye Law, Kathy Ann Watson
and Sandra Sims; one son, David Aker; one sister, Rovena Jean
Brownlee; and three brothers, the Rev. Ralph Aker, Leroy Aker
and Donald Aker.
Forestglen Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
MRS. WILSON
Mother of six
COMMERCE - Mrs. Eula Gladys Wilson, 88, died Saturday, March
3, 2001, at her residence.
Mrs. Wilson was born November 19, 1912, in Georgia, a daughter
of the late Rossie Brown.
She had worked as a sales clerk with Commerce Sports Wear.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, in the
chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, with Pastor Jeff Coalson
and the Rev. Curtis Green officiating. Burial was in the Wilson
Family Cemetery, Commerce.
Survivors include two sons, Dwight Wilson, Nicholson, and Johnny
Wilson, Commerce; four daughters, Betty F. Hanley, Hull, Elizabeth
Nelms, Commerce, Linda Lassiter, Athens, and Sarah Raulerson,
Homer; 34 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Ivie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, March 7, 2001
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