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OBITUARIES Geneva M. Anthony
Died Aug. 13, 2015 Geneva M. Anthony, 96, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. Born in Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Albertus and Maudie Jane Cole Manders. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester “Lec” Anthony; and sons, David Anthony, Allen Terry Anthony and an infant Son. She was a member of Carter Hill Christian Church and was a retiree of Carwood Manufacturing Company. Surviving include her children, Lester Gary Anthony, Jane E. George and Jerry M. Anthony, all of Bethlehem; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service as held Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Backus officiating. Interment followed in Carter Hill Christian Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Carl Frederick Arthurs
Died Aug. 16, 2015 Carl Frederick Arthurs, 82, a longtime resident of Hoschton, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with entombment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Dr. Reginald Screen officiated. Born April 25, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was a son of late Jack and Helen Dillemuth Arthurs. He was a veteran of the Korean War and spent many years as a radar engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration. His greatest joys in life were spending time with his loving wife and family and tending to his cherished canine companions. He was well loved by his family and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joan; sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Terry Arthurs and Ron and Ruth Arthurs; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Dayne Shannon; grandchildren, Nathan Shannon, Cris Arthurs, Matthew Arthurs, Erin Arthurs and Damon Arthurs; and brother, Don Arthurs. Memorial donations may be made to Jackson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549, (706) 367-1111. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Edward Grady Chastain
Died Aug. 12, 2015 Edward Grady “Chopper” Chastain, 94, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Born in Canon, he was a son of the late Hack and Julia Cochran Chastain. He was a barber for 66 years and was
the owner of the Chastain’s Barber Shop in Atlanta. He was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Jefferson, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. His wife, Virginia Marree Waddell Chastain, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Kim Kimbrell of Jefferson; niece, Linda Bellamy of Lavonia; and nephew, Buddy Chastain of Carnesville. The funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Tilly Wellborn officiating. The burial followed in the Barrow Memorial Park in Winder with Bo Snelling, Mac Snelling, Eli Bell, Kenny Harrison, Lynn Peppers and James Snelling honored as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Parkway, Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606.l.vation Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Jack Ellerbee
Died Aug. 17, 2015 Jack Ellerbee, 94, of Winder, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. He was a member of Winder First Baptist Church. He served his country for five and a half years during World War II in the United States Air Force. He retired as CEO of Harrison Poultry after 27 and a half years of service and was past president of the Georgia Poultry Association. He was also a past member of Winder Kiwanis Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Charles and Ira Grace Lanier Ellerbee. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Polly Massengale Ellerbee; sons, Bob Ellerbee and David Ellerbee (Teresa), both of Winder; and grandchildren, Brian and Josh Ellerbee. Funeral services were held at Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home in Winder with Dr. Benny Pate officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
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Jeremy Brian Evans
Died Aug. 11, 2015 Jeremy Brian Evans, 42, of Braselton, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Survivors include his parents, Glenn and Deborah Evans of Buford; former wife, Michele Gutierrez of Hoschton; grandmother, Dorothy Howard; fiancée, Amy Akin of Braselton; sons, Bryson Tyler Evans and Colten Brian Evans, both of Hoschton, Caiden Alexander Evans of Braselton and Jonathan Baxter and wife Nichole of Texas; brother,
CHURCH NEWS Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with children in the church classrooms and adults in the fellowship hall. Bible study continues Aug. 26 with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and Bible study at 7. Primetimers resumes after the summer break on Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The primary activity is Bingo with prizes. The fun lasts until 1:30 or 2 p.m. This is a great way for everyone, seniors especially, to get together on the last Friday of each month for food, fellowship and fun. Grandparents Day will be celebrated Sept. 13 and more information will be forthcoming. Begin gathering photos. Women of Faith will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 for a craft class with Julie Clark instructing the group in the art of wreathmaking. Oct. 18 will be Laity Sunday. The church’s ongoing project is inspired by Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.” This project is supporting the
Glenn William Evans Jr., and wife Elizabeth of Buford; sister, Kimberly Dawn Evans of Buford; grandchildren, Collin and Caroline; uncle, David Reese Evans; aunt, Diane Lehman and husband Charlie; niece, Emsley; and a host of other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David R. and Elise Irene Evans and J. B. Howard. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Pass officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Dan Richard Freeman
Died Aug. 14, 2015 Dan Richard Freeman, 66 of Commerce, formerly of Hartwell, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. Born in Lavonia, he was a son of the late Carl William Freeman and the late Faith Hunter Freeman. He was a truck driver with Folger Gas and was a member and deacon of Jackson County Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by sister, Barbara Freeman and Amzella “Amy” Cantrell; and brothers; Bill Freeman, Reece Freeman and Harold Freeman. Survivors include his wife, Florence McCurley Freeman; son Jeremy Freeman and his wife Elizabeth of Jefferson; grandchildren, Caroline and Luke of Jefferson; brothers, Henry Freeman and his wife Janice and Terry Freeman and his wife Susan, all of Hartwell; sisters, Mae Beebe of Lavonia and Lena McCollum of Star, S.C.: and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Lawson and the Rev. Andy Huff officiating. Burial followed in Evans Memory Gardens with Darrell Crowe, Mike Nabors, Tim Land, Ben Land, Sam Thomas and Brian Wood honored as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Jackson County Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1107, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Mary Sue Glass
Died Aug. 14, 2015 Mary Sue Glass, 65, of Monroe, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. Survivors include her sons, Jim Holbrooks and wife Gina of Monroe and Andy Holbrooks of Lake Oconee; daughters, Gina Glass of Florida and Natashia Mole and husband Timothy of New York; brother, Billy Stargel and wife Sandra of Monroe; sisters, JoAnne Doggett and husband Barry of Covington and Ruby Whitehead of Monroe; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Stargel; husband, William Glass; and brother, Roger Stargel.
Hope Resource Center and the Choices Pregnancy Center. sss New Community Church announces exciting new curriculum for New Community Kids: “Weird Stories of the Bible.” The series on “Fully” is continuing, and this week, it’s “Fully Devoted.” Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. at 123 Merchants Park Drive in Hoschton (behind Northeast Georgia Sports on HIghway 53). IMPACT Student Ministry is for Middle School at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. sss Arbor Pointe Church in Hoschton invites all to come and find your story in the midst of God’s great story. Over 31 weeks, the congregation will explore God’s Story as told through the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation. Small groups will be forming for all ages, and the children and youth will be learning about the same material so that families can continue learning together. “The Story” began Aug. 9. Visit www.arborpointe.org/ thestory for more information. The church holds weekly worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School and a youth
No arrangements are being made at this time. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Michael Guy Harris
Died Aug. 13, 2015 Michael Guy Harris, 63, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. He served in the military from 1972-1974. Survivors include his daughter, Nicole DeMartini; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jessica, Christian DeMartini, Joshua Crews and Nikolis Kroeger of San Pedro Calif.; daughter Kelly Harris; sisters, Linda Harris and Cathy Jarrett; brothers, Ricky Harris, Johnny Harris and Wayne Harris; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Steve Johnson
Died Aug. 12, 2015 Steve Johnson, 72, of Commerce, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at his residence. Born in Atlanta, he was a son of the late Elbert and Gustava Fox Johnson. He was a member of the Baptist faith and was a United States Army veteran. He was employed in the grocery industry. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Durward Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Mary Etta Hill Johnson; sons, Troy Johnson (Kerry) of Cumming and Philip Johnson of Commerce; and brother, Ron Johnson of Greenville, Texas. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Wesley Odell Lee Sr.
Died Aug. 14, 2015 Wesley Odell Lee Sr., 47, of Jefferson, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. The family will not have any services at this time. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Bessie Lord
Died Aug. 14, 2015 Bessie Lord, 87, of Danielsville, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at her residence. Born Jan. 6, 1928, in Royston, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mattie Coker Dove. She was retired from Davis Brothers Cafeteria and was of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne Dove, Buck Dove, JT Dove, Erving Dove and Roy Dove. Survivors include husband, James Lord; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Vicki Hart of Danielsville and Randy and Zena Hart of Commerce; sister, Edna Hattaway of Hull; brother, Shorty Dove of Royston; three grandchildren; three
class are offered before the service; children’s Sunday School and nursery are offered. sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson is beginning a new sermon series on prayer that will last about three months. The FBCJ Preschool began classes on Aug 10. Wednesday night activities include a fellowship meal at 5:45 p.m. and Bible studies at 6:30 p.m. for children, youth and adults. The church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Connect Run Club will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. during the summer. Contact the church for more information on any of these events or visit www.fbcjefferson. org Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor. The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. sss Wednesday Night Revival is being held at CrossView Church every Wednesday night during the month of August at 7 p.m. Scheduled speakers will be Frank Cox of North Metro Baptist Church and Jeff Lyle of Meadow Church. CrossView Church is located at 1219 Highway 124 in Hoschton.
great-grandchildren; and special friends, Steve and Cheryl Gunnin, Linda Hendricks and Barbara Dove. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial followed in Bethel (M) Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Caroldene Blackstock McEver
Died Aug. 18, 2015 Caroldene Blackstock McEver, 87, of Talmo, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Rena Hooper Blackstock. She was a graduate of Martin Institute and Athens Business School, and she served as a director of the Jackson County Department of Family and Children Services for 35 years. She was a member of the Jackson County Historical Society and Talmo Baptist Church where she taught pre-school Sunday school for 30 years. She was very active in the community where she and her family lived. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Blackstock. Survivors include her husband of nearly of 70 years, Robert McEver; daughter; Julie Kirksey and her husband Tim of Dacula; son, Chip McEver and his wife Myra of Talmo; sister; Barbara Vandiver of Gainesville; grandchildren, Courtney Philips and her husband Phipps, Chris Kirksey and his wife Carol, Mac McEver and his wife Timberlie and Jonathan McEver and his wife Allison; great-grandchildren, Hallie, Trey, Jett, Brooks, Hart and Haylen McEver, Caylor and Cooper Philips and Chloe Kirksey. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at Talmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spence and the Rev. Tim Kirksey officiating. Burial will follow in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery with Tom Blackstock, Joe Blackstock, John Blackstock, Mark Vandiver, Andrew Thompson and Bryan Thompson honored as pallbearers. The body will lie in state beginning at 1:30 p.m. Flowers are optional, or memorials may be made to the Talmo Baptist Church, 475 Main St., Talmo, GA 30575. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Daniel McGrath
Died Aug. 13, 2015 Daniel McGrath, 58, of Hoschton, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. He dearly loved all of his family. He was a McGrath member of the American Dream Corvette Club and an avid portsman and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his, parents James and Eileen McGrath. Survivors include his wife, Barbara McGrath; sons, Paul McGrath and wife Stephanie and Danny McGrath and wife Farris; daughter, Barbara Langston and husband Brian; brother, James McGrath; sister, Eileen Szwanki and Michael; grandchildren, Joshua McGrath, Courtney McGrath, Nolan Langston, Alyssa McGrath, Addison Langston and Kelsey Akins; and a host of other relatives. The family had visitation with friends on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at Lawson Funeral Home. Lawson Funeral Home,
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Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Geneva Bramlett Martin
Died Aug. 14, 2015 Geneva Bramlett Martin, 85, of Winder, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Maggie Scroggs Bramlett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Freeman G. Martin; daughter, Glenda Maddox; and brother, Gene Bramlett. She was a former longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church and was a current member of The Church at Hoschton. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Gail Patrick of Hoschton, Mike Martin of Winder and Lamar Martin of Braselton; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Carter of Hoschton and Annette Benifield of Huntersville, N.C.; and brother, W. A. Bramlett Sr., of Winder. The funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Baker and the Rev. Cory Sexton officiating. Interment followed in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Emma Lou Richey
Died Aug. 12, 2015 Emma Lou Richey, 75, of Commerce, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Bertha Luthi Wilder. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Randall Wilder, Keith Wilder and Wayne Wilder. Survivors include her husband, John Thomas Richey son, Barney Shane Richey of Alto; brothers, C.L. Wilder, Danny Wilder and Jerry Wilder, all of Commerce; and three grandchildren. Along with her parents Graveside services were held Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
Becky Stowe
Died Aug, 16, 2015 Rebecca “Becky” Dyer Stowe, 56, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Born in Atlanta, She was a daughter of William Harold Dyer and Dolores Hall Dyer of Blairsville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where she taught adult Sunday school. A graduate of both the University of Georgia and Piedmont College, she held a degree in journalism and a Masters in English literature education. She was a corporate marketing officer in the banking industry. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Roy Stowe of Jefferson; son, Nicholas “Nick” Stowe of Jefferson; sisters, Denise Driskell and her husband Bill of Blairsville, Debbie Braswell and her husband Randy of Lilburn and Anita Walker and her husband Ivan of Blairsville; and brother; David Dyer and his wife Norma of Winder. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. A private burial preceded the funeral service and the family received friends after the celebration of life service in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Memorials may be made to the Becky Dyer Stowe Scholarship, c/o Young Harris College, 1 College St., Young Harris, GA 30582 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 20, 2015
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