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Lee Hill
Lee Hill, 29, of Jefferson, died Thursday, September 25, 2003,
at BJC Medical Center, Commerce, after a sudden illness.
A native of Jackson County, Mr. Hill was born March 25, 1974.
He was a plumber and attended Lebanon Methodist Church.
A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 28, in
the chapel of Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, with the Rev. Dugar
Strickland and Mike Thompson officiating.
Mr. Hill is survived by his wife, Nickie Hill, Jefferson; his
father, Horace Lee Hill Sr., Nicholson; his mother and step-father,
Kathy and Ken Mize, Maysville; daughters, Chelsea Hill and Linsey
Hill, both of Jefferson; brother, Kelly Mize, Maysville; sisters,
Sherry Watson, Athens, and Nancy Wilson, Nicholson; and grandparents,
Mary Hill, Commerce, and Margie Pugh, Maysville.
Memorials may be made to the MD Association.
Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Dovie M. Whisnant
Mrs. Dovie May Robinson Whisnant, 70, of Jefferson, died Monday,
September 29, 2003, at her residence of an extended illness.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Whisnant was a daughter of the
late Gene and Lessie Powers Arnold. She was preceded in death
by a daughter, Lisa Whisnant.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, in
the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, with the Rev. George
Wooten officiating. Burial was in the Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Whisnant, Mike Whisnant and
Wayne Billings, all of Jefferson, and Steve Whisnant, Pendergrass;
one daughter, Jo Ann Whisnant, Gainesville; one brother, George
Crisley, Madison; two sisters, Patsy Powers and Dianne Powers,
both of Winder; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Ivie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Edwinnie C. Blackstock
Mrs. Edwinnie C. Blackstock, 82, of Winder, died Monday, September
29, 2003.
Born in Barrow County, Mrs. Blackstock was a daughter of the
late Will and Fannie Herndon Clack, and the wife of the late
Thomas A. Blackstock.
She was a seamstress and had been employed with Carwood and H&H
Manufacturing companies, retiring from H&H Manufacturing.
She was a member of Pentecost United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, in
Smith Memory Chapel of Smith Funeral Home, Winder, with the Rev.
Lisa Caine officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Brenda
Blackstock, Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Dale and Troy
Richardson, Auburn, and Donice and Wayne Alexander, Jefferson;
sister, Grace Rooks, Canton; sisters-in-law, Ruby Clack, Winder,
Mascolene Clack, Auburn, and Celeste Townsend, Forest Park; seven
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1353
Jennings Mill Road, Suite A, Bogart, GA 30622, or to the American
Diabetes Association, 1 Corporate Square, Suite 127, Atlanta,
GA 30329.
Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Obbie B. Bankston
Obbie B. Bankston, 71, of Maysville, died Saturday, September
27, 2003, at BJC Medical Center, Commerce.
Mr. Bankston was born May 20, 1932, in Taylor County, a son of
the late Obbie Bardwell and Mary Hurdle Bankston.
He was retired from Dupont and was of the Baptist denomination.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, September 29, in
the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, with the Rev.
Brian Stowe officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens,
Commerce.
Mr. Bankston is survived by his wife, Allene Holland Bankston,
Maysville; brother, William Bankston, Little Rock, Ark.; and
sister, Rachel Athon, Greensboro.
Little-Ward Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Betty J. Silman
Mrs. Betty Jean Baxter Silman, 52, of Nicholson, died Saturday,
September 27, 2003, at her residence.
Mrs. Silman was born in Jackson County on September 24, 1951,
a daughter of the late Willie and Mamie McKie Baxter.
She was a homemaker and a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church,
Commerce. Mrs. Silman was preceded in death by her husband, Charles
Benjamin Silman.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, at
Cabin Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Troy Herbert and Rex
Long officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survivors include a son, William Silman, Nicholson; daughter,
Patricia Sullivan, Perry; brothers, Billy Baxter, Bishop, J.D.
Baxter, Washington, and Jerry Baxter, Nicholson; sisters, Debbie
Baxter, Nicholson, and Mary Ann Nix, Toccoa; and two grandchildren.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
C.R. ‘Roy’ Davis
C.R. “Roy” Davis, 90, of Demorest, died Friday, September
26, 2003, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Jackson County on March 5, 1913, Mr. Davis was a son
of the late Charlie Ross and Susie Henry Davis.
He was retired from Georgia Power Company and was a charter member
of the North Georgia Ambassadors. He was also a member of Cornelia
United Methodist Church.
Mr. Davis was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Davis,
Ben Davis and Max Davis, and a sister, Elsie Smith.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 28, at
Cornelia United Methodist Church with the Revs. Wayne Smith,
Marcus Martin and Robert L. Ramsey officiating. Burial was in
Level Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Mildred Watson Davis, Demorest;
daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Charlie Wood, Demorest; son
and daughter-in-law, Charles S. and Marie Davis, Cornelia; sisters,
Gladys Oliver, Toccoa, and Sarah Martin, Gainesville; two grandchildren,
seven step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Regency Hospice, c/o P.O. Box 725, Cornelia,
GA 30531.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in
charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Ruth C. Brown
Mrs. Ruth Cannon Brown, 82, of Commerce, died Tuesday, September
23, 2003, at BJC Nursing Home, Commerce.
Born May 12, 1921, in Rabun County, Mrs. Brown was a daughter
of the late Raleigh and Lola Swafford Cannon.
She was a homemaker and of the Methodist denomination. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cecil Brown.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 26, in
the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, with Jennifer
Gooby officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery, Commerce.
Survivors include two daughters, Yvonne Brannen, Loganville,
and Rosalyn Wilson, Duluth; three sisters, Estelle Beavers, Conyers,
Nora Mobley, Covington, and Doris Murphy, Gainesville; five grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the United Hospice, 700 South Enota
Street, Suite 202, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Little-Ward Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
James G. Griffeth
James G. Griffeth, 62, of Jefferson, died Saturday, September
20, 2003.
Funeral services were held at noon Monday, September 29, in the
chapel of Mason’s Funeral Home, Commerce. Burial was in
the Johntown Cemetery, Commerce.
Mason’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Rosie L. Turner
Mrs. Rosie Lee Turner, 60, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, September
23, 2003, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1,
in the chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens.
Survivors include two daughters, Crystal Johnson and Patricia
Turner; four sons, Anthony Turner, Shannon Turner, Daryl Turner
and Michael Turner; three sisters and five brothers.
Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
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Hugh D. Hart
Hugh D. Hart, 81, of Commerce, died Thursday, September 25, 2003,
at BJC Nursing Home, Commerce.
A native of Franklin County, Mr. Hart was born June 21, 1922,
the son of the late Claude and Lelia Slaton Hart.
He was retired from Commerce Sportswear and was a member of the
Commerce Church of Christ. Mr. Hart was preceded in death by
a grandson, Kenneth Hart.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27,
at the Commerce Church of Christ with the Revs. Jeff Coalson
and Ron Cope officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens,
Commerce.
Mr. Hart is survived by his wife, Alice Louise Pace Hart, Commerce;
two sons, Danny Hart and Larry Hart, both of Commerce; two daughters,
Peggy Evans, Rome, and Carol Wilkes, Jefferson; four grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Samuel E.
‘Sam’ Brown
Samuel E. “Sam” Brown, 54, Commerce City Council member
and prominent civic and religious leader, died Friday, September
26, 2003, at Crawford Long Hospital, Atlanta, following a major
heart attack September 18 at his home, 469 Piedmont Street, Commerce.
In addition to being a city councilman, Mr. Brown was a member
of the Commerce fire and rescue units, a past president of the
Commerce Booster Club, a Mason, a Gideon and a member of Mount
Olive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday
School teacher.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Brown was a life member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was employed with the Athens
Post Office and Sam Brown Landscaping.
Mr. Brown was born March 22, 1949, in Jackson County, the son
of Jimmie McCoy Brown, Commerce, and the late Fred Brown.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Debbie
Martin Brown, Commerce; two sons, Gary Brown and Michael Brown,
both of Commerce; and one grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 28, at
Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Verlin Reece and Eric
Tyson officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery, Commerce.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
LeRoy Pearson
LeRoy Pearson, 72, of Nicholson, died Thursday, September 25,
2003, at his residence.
A native of Clarke County, Mr. Pearson was born January 4, 1931.
He was a son of the late Harvey and Bertie Mae Goodrum Pearson.
Mr. Pearson was retired from the United States Navy and was a
member of Christian Life Worship Center.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27,
at Christian Life Worship Center with the Revs. Donald Elliott,
John Ingham and Dan May officiating. Burial was in the New Harmony
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Pearson is survived by his wife, Alice Archer Pearson, Nicholson;
two daughters, Tonya Busbin and Tammy Jackson, both of Nicholson;
four brothers, Eugene Pearson and Harold Pearson, both of Athens,
Frank Pearson, Royston, and Vince Pearson, Watkinsville; six
sisters, Rebecca Bradberry, Winterville, Blenda Smith, Athens,
Willette Jackson, Center, Lorene Sorrow, Elberton, Vonnie Parnell,
Nicholson, and Kathryne Swindle, Ila; and two grandchildren,
Andy and Kayla Sorrow, Nicholson.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Phoebe Henderson
Mrs. Phoebe Henderson, 57, of Athens, died Saturday, September
20, 2003.
A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Henderson was a daughter of Frances
Wilson and the late Hoyt Wheless.
She was formerly employed with St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens,
and was a member of New Covenant Worship Center.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 22,
in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens,
with the Rev. Howard Conine officiating.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her former husband,
Jerris Henderson, Nicholson; daughter, Donna Henderson, Athens;
sister, Vici Parr, Commerce; grandsons, Cody Henderson and Casey
Henderson; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Claude
and Doris Edwards, The Tolbert Family and Keith Barrett; and
mother-in-law, Rachel Whitley.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Nellie M. Hitchcock
Mrs. Nellie Mae Freeman Hitchcock, 93, of Commerce, died Monday,
September 29, 2003.
A native of Madison County, Mrs. Hitchcock was a daughter of
the late George B. and Annie Ginn Freeman.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Hitchcock
was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Gordon and Dorothy
Escoe, and four brothers, Lee, Frank, Clinton and S.B. Freeman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2,
in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, with the Revs.
Dayton Logan and Mike McLemore officiating. Burial will be in
Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Stanley Watson, Dave Moon, Danny
Smith, Jimmy Bird, Steve Whitington and Leon Swindell will serve
as pallbearers.
Mrs. Hitchcock is survived by her husband, William Crawford Hitchcock;
daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ruth and Calvin Smith, Comer; son
and daughter-in-law, William and Nina Hitchcock, Danielsville;
brother, George B. “G.B.” Freeman, Danielsville; sisters,
Gladys Rowland, Anderson, S.C., and Callie McLeskey, Hartwell;
grandchildren, Renee and Dave Moon, Commerce, Patti and Danny
Smith, Cordele, and April and Stanley Watson, Danielsville; great-grandchildren,
Mandy and Michelle Smith, Kendell and Parker Moon and Adrianna
Watson; and step-great-grandchildren, Adam and Chris Watson.
The family was to have received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
at the funeral home.
Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Mae V. Bright
Mrs. Mae Viola Bright, 87, of Commerce, died Saturday, September
27, 2003, at her residence of an extended illness.
A native of the Ellijay Community of Franklin, N.C., Mrs. Bright
was the daughter of the late Jim and Jane Loudermilk Webb. She
was the wife of the late Luther Bright.
Mrs. Bright had worked at Harmony Grove Mill and Blue Bell Manufacturing
Company in Commerce and was a member of Ellijay Baptist Church.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 29,
in Jackson Memorial Gardens, Commerce, with the Rev. Curtis Green
officiating.
Survivors include a daughter, Claudette Wilbanks, Commerce; two
sons, Dean Bright, Athens, and Roger Lee Bright, Commerce; three
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Dot Sewell
Mrs. Mary Dorothy “Dot” McCurdy Sewell, 88, of the
Bold Spring Community, Carnesville, died Tuesday, September 23,
2003, at the Alzheimers Care Center in Commerce.
Born April 24, 1915, in Madison County, Mrs. Sewell was a daughter
of the late Charlie Hoyt and Mary Ruby Haley McCurdy. She was
married to the late William Raiford Sewell for 60 years, and
was the mother of the late Billy Sewell and the sister of the
late Annie Ruth Martin.
Mrs. Sewell was an elementary school teacher at the Sandy Cross,
Bold Spring and Carnesville elementary schools for 33 1/2 years.
She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and a member
of Bold Spring United Methodist Church, where she had served
as pianist.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 25,
at Bold Spring United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth
Deitle officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Bobbie Edwards, of the Bold Spring
Community, Carnesville; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
Mazie W. Dunahoo
Mrs. Mazie W. Dunahoo, 90, of Winder, died Wednesday, September
24, 2003.
A daughter of the late T.K. and Sara Ray Wilbanks, Mrs. Dunahoo
was born in an area of Jackson County that later became Barrow
County. She was a member of the Winder First United Methodist
Church, where she served as church hostess for many years. She
was also a member of The Winder Order of The Eastern Star and
The Winder Lions Club Auxiliary.
Mrs. Dunahoo was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Dunahoo.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, September 26, in
the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, Winder, with the Rev. Terry
Tippens officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Marie D. Smith, Jonesboro,
Jerrye D. Purcell, Jefferson, and Jo D. Benton, Athens; three
sons, H. Ray Dunahoo, Dunwoody, and W.T. Dunahoo and Donald H.
Dunahoo, both of Winder; one sister, Vera Steed, Winder; 13 grandchildren,
22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church,
280 North Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Jackson Herald, October 1, 2003
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