LOGANVILLE – Jo Edith Edwards, 81, passed away Monday January 4, 2016.

She retired as a teller from BB&T in Danielsville. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Clark George Edwards; and parents, Tal and Sue Compton.

Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Hicks; sisters, Linda Bennett and Jackie (Charles) Drake; grandchildren, Courtney Rebecca Soto and Nathaniel Blane Hicks; and great-granddaughter, Cassadee Elizabeth Hicks.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, with the Rev. Mike Sarna officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5. Burial will be at Meadow Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Buster Cates, Chris Tullis, Rachel Rogers, Gabby Tullis, Dawson Tullis, and Garrett Smith.

The family is accepting flowers or memorials may be made to Meadow Cemetery Fund.

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com

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COMMERCE – Jimmy Audrey Stewart, 67, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Stewart was born in Commerce, the son of the late Jesse Leo and Julia Vaughn Stewart. He attended Erastus Christian Church and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Stewart was retired from the University of Georgia. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Stewart.

Survivors include his wife, Madge Minish Stewart, Commerce; sons, Jimmy Sheldon Stewart, Danielsville, and Rodney Shane Stewart, Commerce; sisters, Betty Beck and Midge Mullinax, both of Danielsville, and Dianne Smith, Commerce; brothers, Leon Stewart, Acworth, and Carey Stewart, Commerce; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 7, at Erastus Christian Church with the Rev. David Strickland, Mr. Steve Parker and the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in Erastus Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, January 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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

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COMMERCE – Albert Richard Ward, 71, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Ward was born March 12, 1944, in Athens, the son of the late Clifton Albert and Ruth Miller Ward. He served his country in the United States Army, then began farming in Athens, and moved to Banks County in 1978, where he owned and operated 4W Valley Farm. Mr. Ward was president of Banks County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, member of Banks County Planning Commission, and director and past president of the Banks County Cattlemen Association. He served 18 years on the Farm Services Agency County Committee, and was the recipient of the 2015 Banks County Farmer of The Year Award. Mr. Ward was a member of the Blacks Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include, his loving wife of 43 years, Margie Strickland Ward, Commerce; daughters, Kelli Ruth Ward and Tracie Marie Wheeless and husband, Kris; grandchildren, Katie Marie Tuggle, Athens, Anna Nicole Tuggle, and Joseph Noel Tuggle, both of Commerce, Elizabeth Ann Wheeless and Natalie Nicole Wheeless, both of Fort Valley; sister, Mary Ward Vaughan, Arnoldsville; brothers, Daniel Preston (Bonnie) Ward, Bogart, and Clifton Lee (Cindy) Ward, Gray Court, S.C.; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9, at Blacks Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating. The body will lie in state from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. January 8, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jay Jackson, Jay Tucker, Ken Cowart, Chris Ashworth, Jerry Gordon, and Mike Seagraves. Honorary Pallbearers will be Banks County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Blacks Creek Baptist Church, 3754 Blacks Creek Church Road, Commerce, GA 30530.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com

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COMMERCE – Willie Dee Hanley, 88, died Friday, January 1, 2016, at University Nursing and Rehab.

Mr. Hanley was born in Carnesville, the son of the late Ernest Lee and Flossie Edwards Hanley. He was retired from Hanley Plumbing.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Joyce Adams Hanley, Commerce; daughters, Jane Bess, Watkinsville, Diane Nix, Commerce, Michelle Turner, Watkinsville, and Shirley Nix, Commerce; sisters, Pearlie McGee, Ila, Eleanor Appling, Hull; brothers, Mack Hanley, Ila, Ernest Hanley Jr., Hull, and Otha Hanley, Hull; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Mitch Elder and Donald Nix officiating. Interment will follow in Freedom Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, January 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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

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COMER – Joe Clyde Guest, Jr, 76, passed away Jan. 6, 2016.

He was the son of the late Joe C. and Bertie Lou Guest. He was also a longtime member and deacon of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Guest was preceded in death by two brothers, James Guest and David Herring.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Olds officiating. The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 6-8 p.m. for visitation. The interment will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include: his wife, Betty Guest; children, Sherry (Jeff) Smith, Carol (Calvin) Sims and Joe Guest III; sisters and brothers, Jerry, Pete, Ed Guest, Beatrice Tench, Stanley Guest and Nancy Casper; five grandchildren, Casey Smith, Kalei Guest, Staci Sims, Zeke Guest and Ezra Guest; and two great-grandchildren, Ana Smith and Rya Smith.

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

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DANIELSVILLE – Steve Buggay, Sr. age 75 of Danielsville, GA died Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Mr. Buggay was self employed as a HVAC repairman and also in radio repair. He was a HAM radio operator, call sign WA4FUR.

Survivors include: his wife, Joann Buggay of Danielsville; two sons, Steve Buggay, Jr. of Danielsville, and Kenneth Wayne Buggay of Woodstock; brother, Larry Buggay of Marietta; sister, Dorothy E. Smith of Conyers; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with the Rev. Allen Peacock officiating. Burial will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta.

Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta is in charge of arrangements.

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CLARKESVILLE, GA – Walter Otis Justus II, also know as Pop’s, 59, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the Habersham Medical Center.

He was the son of Walter Otis Justus and the late Betty Jo Gibson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hugh and Marie Justus; and brothers, Edwin and Harry Justus. He was of the Baptist denomination and served his Country in the United States Army. He was a teacher at Rabun and Towns County Schools, and was an amateur pilot that had a love for flying.

Survivors include sons, (Jay) Walter Otis Justus III, Joshua Isaiah, and Samuel Jacob Justus; daughters, Stacia L. Justus and Sally Justus; brothers, Tony Lazenby, Joe Lazenby, and James Justus; sisters, Anna Marie Justus and Elizabeth Justus; four grandchildren; and his significant other, Mary Gibson.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 11, at Beck Funeral Home, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 12, at 2 p.m., at Beck Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. interment will follow in the Hickory Flat United Methodist Church Cemetery in Banks County.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Beck Funeral Home, Clayton, is in charge of the arrangements.

An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.

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DANIELSVILLE – James Albert (Faust) Massey, 74, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016.

Mr. Massey was born on April 18, 1941, the son of the late Eugene and Grace Chapman Massey. He was a retired rural letter carrier with the US Postal Service, was of the non-denominational Christian Faith, had a special K-9 companion, Bella, he had a great sense of humor and will be dearly missed by his family.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Johnstone Massey, Danielsville; son, Ron Faust, Danielsville; three daughters, Stephanie Faust, Ohio, Allison Meeler, Athens, and Laura Shadley, Danielsville; and a number of grandchildren and other relatives.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 6200 Ross Rd., Doraville, GA 30340, or the American Heart Foundation, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to iviefuneralhomecommerce.com

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GASTONIA, N.C. – Mae “Mama Jones” Massey Jones, 96, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born December 24, 1919, in Banks County, Ga., the daughter of the late George D. Massey and Iona Peyton Massey. Mae was the oldest living member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from Firestone Mills after 35 years of service. She was the connecting factor involving the real estate and development of the revitalization of the Loray Mills.

Survivors include daughters, Barbara Foy (Charles), and Melva Broyles (Dale); son, Keith Jones; grandchildren, Donna F. Stewart Smith (Lee Smith III), Jane F. Pearson (Darrell), Hal, Dan, Ros (Holly) Gause, Sidney, Kevin Berryman (Jackie), Dawn J. Hall (Terry) and Keith Jones, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Wes, Cameron, Erika, David Stewart (Rebecca), April Lynn (Bert) Davis, Clayton and Rachel Gause, Scott Jones, Dawson Gause, Caleb, Chad Berryman (Leah), Corbin, Keaton, Wesley Berryman (Elizabeth), Anthony (Jessica), Nathan, Matthew, Martin, Ryan Jones, Victoria Hullette, Derrick Evans, Trevor Walker; great-great-grandchildren, Abraham, Titus, Maelynn Davis, Cannon, Emery Hullette, Brianna Berryman, Molly Martin and Emily Dunn; sisters, Flois Duckett, Betty Meeks (Fred), and Vernell Hix (Jimmy).

Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Jones; daughter, Linda Gause; grandsons, James Berryman, Stephen and Phillip Gause, Charles Foy Jr.; granddaughter, Wendy Evans; great-grandson, Brandon Berryman; brothers, Hubert, Howard, Eugene and Edward Massey; and sisters, Mamie White, Myrtle Crenshaw, Reba Turner, and Esther Greene.

A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 16, at Temple Baptist Church, 701 Littlejohn Street, Gastonia, officiated by Pastors Greg Ballard and Scott Whitener. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 15, at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.

Interment will be in Gaston Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice (The Robin Johnson House), P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia, N.C.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

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JEFFERSON – Tillman Shuman, 67, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2016.

Mr. Shuman worked at Gwinnett Medical Center for over 10 years as a maintenance engineer.

Survivors include his loving wife, Diane Shuman, Jefferson; son, Ryan Shuman, Statham; son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Johanna Shuman, Winder; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Jim Phillips, Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Michael and Ashley Parker, Kayla and Gared Platt, Brianna Wafford, and William Shuman; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, in the chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. The Rev. Mitch Wesley will officiate. Burial will be held at Gwinnett Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 15, at Time Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Rd. SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.

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DANIELSVILLE – Homer Jackson “Jack” Fendley, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Albert Louis and Elvira O’Kelley Fendley. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Fendley Daniel, and her husband, Watson.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Joyce Fendley; two children, Karen Gordon and her husband, Eddie Gordon, and Marvin Fendley and his wife, Marolyn Fendley; two sisters, Alice Martin and her husband, the late Arnold Martin, and Joyce Motes and her husband, Ernest Motes; four grandchildren, Lisa Fendley, Amanda Fendley, Sara Fendley, and Zachary Gordon; and one great-grandchild, Marissa Moon.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 16, at 1 p.m., at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, with the Rev. Jeff Wells officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 225 Friendship Church Road, Danielsville, GA 30633.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

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BETHLEHEM – Elizabeth “Betty” Blanton Petree, 89, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016.

A native of Talbotton, Ga., she was the daughter of the late William Benjamin and Sarah Fryer Blanton. Mrs. Petree was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church since 1959. She retired from Barrow County DFACS and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Henry Reyno Petree, Bethlehem; sons and daughters-in-law, Reyno Blanton Petree, Tucker, Benjamin Russell and Kenda Petree, Bethlehem, and Dr. Lewis Holden and Ellen Petree, Winder; and three grandchildren, Robert Russell Petree, Holden Ealy Petree, and Margaret Elizabeth Petree.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 13, at 4 p.m., from Winder First United Methodist Church. She will lie in state at the church 1 hour prior to the service. The Revs. Terry Tippens and Dan Brown will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.. at the funeral home.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com

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COMMERCE – J. W. McKinley, Sr., formerly of White Plains, Ga., died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Hill Haven Nursing Home, at the age of 95.

Mr. McKinley was a great father, good friend to have, and a very good man. He was an avid gardener in his retired years, still gardening at age 94. Born in White Plains on June 25, 1920, he was the son of the late Edgar Lawson and Minnie McKinley. He was preceded in death by his son, J. W. McKinley, Jr.; granddaughter, Brandy McKinley; and eight siblings, Aretta McKinley, Earl McKinley, Walter McKinley, Edgar McKinley, Richard McKinley, Joe McKinley, Lewis McKinley, and Lena McKinley.

Mr. McKinley was well known in Greene County. He ran an auto/truck repair business for many years and also repaired farm equipment for the local farmers. He was well known in Greene County and surrounding counties as “Shop Man”. He loved mechanic work and continued to work on small engines, etc. after he closed his business. He also ran a chicken farm for many years.

Survivors include his daughter, Peggy Gibby, and son-in-law, Dean Gibby, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Diane McKinley, Greensboro; seven grandchildren, Alan McKinley, Greensboro, Stacy McKinley (Gwen), Danielsville, William Robert Mize, Oxford, Terry Gibby, Pelham, Ga., April Stephens (Wayne), Eufaula, Ala., Tammy Greear (Justin), Thomaston, Ga., and Cheryl Schumacher (Marc), Richmond Hill, Ga.; 11 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 23, at 3 p.m. at McCommons Chapel, 109 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, GA 30642, with the Revs. Dean Gibby and Robert Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at McCommons Funeral Home.

The family request that any memorials be made to Feed The Children, 333 N. Meredian, Oklahoma City, OK 73107, or White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery Maintenance Fund, P. O. Box 38, White Plains, GA 30678.

McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

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WINDER – Flossie Tumblin Adams, 87, entered into rest Thursday, January 21, 2016.

Mrs. Adams was born in Cleveland, Ga., the daughter of the late Walter and Viola Tumblin. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gainesville, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Ray Adams; son, Hammond Ray Adams; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a daughter, Eloise Flanagan and her husband Charles, Winder; and several grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 25, from Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. The family will receive friends 9 until 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, prior to the services at the funeral home.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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JEFFERSON – Brenda Payne Savage, 66, entered into rest Thursday, January 21, 2016.

Mrs. Savage was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Joe and Reba Nell Whitehead Payne. She was an avid animal lover and had been known to have tamed raccoons and other wild life in her youth. Mrs. Savage was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Savage, Jefferson, three sons, Yancey Williams, Jefferson, Casey Williams, Commerce, and Dustin Savage, Jefferson; brothers, Steve and Jeff Payne, Jefferson; sisters, Sandra Nunally, Elberton, and Linda Clark, Jefferson.; and four grandchildren, Abbie Williams, Payne Williams, Tallulah Williams, and Brooklyn Savage.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Ross Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, from 12 to 2 p.m., prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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DANIELSVILLE – Bobby Paul Sanders, 69, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016.

Born and raised in Danielsville on November 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Ralph Albert and Allene Higginbotham Sanders. Bobby was a 1964 graduate of Madison County High School, and a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. In 2010, he retired from the Athens Clarke County Government after 33 years. Bobby had an avid love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and shooting sporting clays, and he was a member of the Elbert County Gun Club. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bobby loved life and lived it to the fullest. He touched people’s lives just by being himself with his kind heart and gentle ways. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Sanders; and a niece, Donna S. Hendrix.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, June Nash Sanders; daughter, Dawn Sanders D’Apollonio (Joe); son, Robert Edward Sanders; brother, Edward Sanders (Faye); and grandchildren, Olivia Morgan D’Apollonio, Joseph Connor D’Apollonio, and Lilly Irene Sanders.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 27, at 11 a.m., at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, with the Rev. Charles “Buddy” Parrish officiating. Pallbearers will be Kelly Paul, Jr., Keith Paul, Joe D’Apollonio, Rob Sanders, Kyle Hendrix and Ty Chambers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Crook, Bobby Brown, Roger Smith, Ken Majors, and Kelly Paul, Sr. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elbert County Gun Club Property Fund, 1239 Ruckersville Rd., or P.O. Box 126, Elberton, GA 30635.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com

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DANIELSVILLE – Janie Jones, 85, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Born in Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Benny and Montez Herring McCarty, Janie is preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy and Charles McCarty.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Jones; children, Eric Jones, David Jones, Darrell Jones, Reid Jones, and Carol Jones; siblings, Mary Davis, Polly Fowler, Bonnie Parten, Anna Lee Kyle, and Billy McCarty; and grandchildren, Abigail Jones, Austin Jones, Brandon Jones, Rascal Jones, and Kathryn Jones.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

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HOSCHTON – Madia Gwendolyn Hood, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016.

Mrs. Hood was a lady of many talents. Being a talented seamstress, she made quilts and clothes for her children. Her green thumb produced beautiful flower gardens and a vegetable garden, where she cooked her meals for her family out of. She was the greatest wife and mother and provided the best home life for her husband and children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferrell Jackson Hood; parents, John Franklyn Walker and Laura Earlene Hester Walker; son Ferrell Dalane Hood; grandson John Wesley Coats; granddaughter Amber Jo Hood Dunn; brother Orin Walker; and sister, Nellie Maude Walker.

Survivors include sons, Ronnie Franklyn Hood and Earl Bradley Hood and wife Cheryl; daughters, Sherry LaVonia Coats and husband Ronald, Nellie Louise Bishop and husband Jimmy; half sister, Ava Nell Pruitt and husband Randy; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 6, at Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ, 5111 Old Winder Hwy., Braselton, GA 30517.
Brother Ron Cope will be officiating. The family will have a private internment in Fayetteville, N.C.

Arrangements are by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton.

www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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JEFFERSON – Marjory Sue Worley Stockton, 74, entered into rest Thursday, January 28, 2016.

Mrs. Stockton was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Tom and Nell Payne Worley. She was retired from the manufacturing industry and was a member of Living Word Worship Center. Mrs. Stockton was preceded in death by sisters, Doris Lance and Hazel Nix.

Survivors include her husband, James Stockton, Jefferson; two sons, Randall Edward Stockton, Douglasville, and James Rickard Stockton, Jefferson; two brothers, Ralph Worley, Jefferson, and Thomas Worley, Gainesville; one sister, Lucille Lee, Winder; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, February 1, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hayman officiating with burial to follow in Woodbine Cemetery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Jeremy Stockton, Brian Stockton, Dalton Miller, Melvin Moore, Brandon Stockton, and Michael Sasser. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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NICHOLSON – Rudolph Gaines, 65, entered into rest, Sunday, January 31, 2016.

Mr. Gaines was born in Pendergrass, the son of the late Luke and Lubelle Satterfield Gaines. He was retired from Universal Forest Products after 15 years and was of the Holiness denomination. Mr. Gaines was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Revis Gaines, Nicholson; son, Michael Gaines and his wife Dione, Monroe; daughter, Sharon Gaines, Jefferson; brother, Clyde Gaines, Maysville; sister, Nellie Faye Lee, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Tiffany Frady and her husband Bill, Tesia Gaines, Wyatt Gaines, and Cory Prosser.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 2. Following Mr. Gaines wishes, his body will be cremated after the service.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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