GASTONIA {N. C.], Drucilla Ayers Cabe, 89, 661 Eastwood Drive, died June 20, 2001, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Homer, Ga., daughter of the late Charlton Ayers and Maniey Dill, wife of the late Lester L. Cabe, member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, retired from textiles at Trenton Mill after 30 years of service.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughters, Dorothy Parton, Barbara Wilson; sisters, Vernie Bradley, Mertie Clemmer; brother, Vergil N. Ayers
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Ward Funeral Home, Rev. Jerry Millwood
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
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CAIN, Thomas Benjamin
Jan. 25, 1946-Oct. 10, 2006
Thomas Benjamin Cain, 60, of Commerce died Tuesday at Toccoa Nursing Center.
Born in Banks County to the late Paul J. and Mary Tome Ray Cain, he was a truck driver and member of Family Worship Center.
Survivors include his brothers, Alfred N. Cain and John R. Cain, both of Commerce.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Tommy Cowart and the Rev. James Dumas will officiate. Burial will be in Webbs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Oct. 11, 2006
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CALHOUN, Maxine Adamson
GASTONIA , [N. C.]
Maxine Adamson Calhoun, 80, died Aug. 31, 2001, at Manor House.
She was a native of Banks County, Ga., daughter of the late William Thomas and Marcenia Adamson, wife of the late Rudolph "Bud" Calhoun, retired from Firestone Mills after 28 years of service, former member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Homer, Ga., member of Midway Baptist Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, William and Judy Calhoun, Gastonia, Terry and Cynthia Calhoun, Oak Island; brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and Eula Adamson, Lula, Ga.; twin sister, Irene Forrester, Homer, Ga.; grandchildren, Robin Hensley, Peter Eubanks, Roger, Richard, Melanie, Kelley and Allison Calhoun; five great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Ernest, Lauten and Austin Adamson; sisters, Dorothy Wilson, Clara Brewer
MEMORIALS: Midway Baptist Church Family Life Center, 2782 Fairview Drive, Gastonia 28052
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CAMP, H. P.
The Atlanta Constitution, 28 March 1918. MORTUARY. H. P. CAMP, Maysville. Maysville, Ga., March 27- H. P. Camp, 66 years old, died at his home today from heart disease. He was a member of the Methodist church, and well known in business circles. He is survived by his widow, but left no children. PROMINENT CITIZEN OF MAYSVILLE DIES. H. P. Camp, who for thirty-four years was a leading wagon and buggy salesman, died last week at his home in Maysville, Ga., at the age of 57. For the past twelve years Mr. Camp represented the Chattanooga Wagon Co. in middle and north Georgia, and one of Maysville's most valued and respected citizens. He was vice president of the bank of Maysville and was a farmer on a large scale. His widow and a niece, Mrs. C. W. McCurdy, survive him. During the funeral all the business houses of Maysvillle were closed and the entire city mourns his death, which occurred after only a few weeks' illness. The officers and salesmen of the Chattanooga Wagon Works attended the funeral.
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CAMPBELL, Edith Estelle Martin
Died Jan. 27, 2007
Edith Estelle Martin Campbell, 72, of Lula died Saturday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was born in Banks County to the late Rev. Buford Martin and Lucille Hardy Martin. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Faye Campbell; brothers, Danny, Jesse, and Edward Martin; sister, Joyce Sisk; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Luther Campbell; sons, Randall Campbell, Lula, and Charles Campbell, Alto; daughters, Brenda Whitfield, Libby Tanner, and Betty Parson, all of Gillsville; brothers, James Martin, Lula, Ed Martin, Greenville, S.C., Benny Martin, Gastonia, N.C., and Buford Martin, Lincolnton, N.C.; sister, Shirley Long, Lincolnton, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday evenings at the residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Silver Shoals Baptist Church. The Rev. Barry Jones, the Rev. Trent Campbell, the Rev. Dennis Taylor, and the Rev. Clarence Reynolds will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Jan. 28, 2007
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CAPE, Willie Lucille
CORNELIA, GA. -- Willie Lucille Cape, 89, of 225 Dover St. died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at her residence.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of D.B. Cape and Susie Dover. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Homer.
Surviving are sisters, Twilight West of Staten Island, N.Y., Berdie Alma of Ohio and Sudie Dover of Cornelia.
Services are at noon Friday at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home chapel in Toccoa; burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family is at the residence.
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CARE/CARR, T. J.
The Atlanta Constitution, 20 November 1913.
MORTUARY.
T. J. Care [sic], Maysville. Maysville, Ga.,
November 12- T. J. Care [CARR], of this place, was buried yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. S. S. Cartledge, of Athens, assisted by Rev. Simpson, of Toccoa. The confederate veterans attended the remains to the cemetery. He is survived by his wife and five sons. [Thomas Jasper Carr was a member of the "Immortal 600", Confederate POW's who were used as human shields by the Union Army.]
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CARLAN, Mrs. D.A.
The Atlanta Constitution, 12 February 1907. MORTUARY. Mrs. D. A. CARLAN, Arp, Ga. Commerce, Ga., February 11- Mrs. Carlan, wife of D. A. Carlan, of Arp, Banks county, died suddenly last Saturday night of heart failure. She was about 60 years old, and leaves a husband and several grown children. She was noted for her godliness and deeds of kindness.
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CARLAN, Hubert "Jody"
Aug. 10, 1924-Aug. 5, 2006
Hubert "Jody" Carlan Jr., 81, of Homer died Saturday at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center.
Born in Banks County to the late Lizzie Coker Carlan and Hubert Carlan Sr., he was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation and was a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Avinell Cotton Carlan, Homer; sons, Hubert Carlan, Terry Carlan and Randall Carlan, all of Homer; daughters, Rachel LeCroy, Martin, Omie Looney, Jefferson, and Linda Cofield, Homer; brothers, Lloyd Carlan, Toccoa, and Ray Carlan, Homer; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Swayne Carlan and the Rev. Don Blalock will officiate. Burial will be in Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Homer.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 7, 2006
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CARLAN, Leona Gail
Died Dec. 29, 2005
Leona Gail Carlan, 66, of Commerce died Thursday following a brief illness.
Survivors include her sons, Brad Carlan and Ken Carlan, both of Homer, and Kevin Carlan, Commerce; brother, Danny Wayne McClain, Anderson, S.C.; sisters, Sue Glacken, Anderson, S.C., and Barbara Philyaw, Honea Path, S.C.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at Nails Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Kevin Denton will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Jan. 1, 2006
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CARR, Thomas J.
Death Notice of Thomas J. Carr, 1835-1913.
The Constitution, Atlanta, Thursday, November 20, 1913.
Maysville, Ga., Nov. 19-
T. J. Care (sic), of this place, was buried yesterday afternoon. Service were conducted by Rev. H. S. Cartledge of Athens, assisted by Rev. Simpson of Toccoa. The Confederate veterans attended in a body and accompanied the remains to the cemetery. He is survived by his wife and five sons.
[Note-Burial was in Sunrise Cemetery, Maysville, Banks county, Ga. Thomas J. Carr was one of �The Immortal Six Hundred� held prisoner by the Union Army under horrifying conditions during the War Between The States.]
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CARSON, Mr. James L.
The Atlanta Constitution, 20 January 1906.
FUNERAL NOTICES.
CARSON-Mr. James L. Carson, of Commerce, Ga., died in
Atlanta Wednesday evening at 9:30 at the home of his
son, H. E. Carson. Mr. Carson was 80 years old. He
is survived by three sons, M. J., W. E., and R. E.
Carson, of Atlanta, and two daughters, Mrs. L. H.
Cartledge, of Atlanta, and Mrs. M. L. Carson, of
Commerce, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 119
Bryant street, on Thursday, January 20, at 3 o'clock.
The body will be carried to Commerce for internment at
Hebron Friday at 2:30 o'clock. Barclay & Brandon
Company, funeral directors in charge.
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CARTLEDGE, Rev. G.H.
Death of Rev. G. H. Cartledge
A Prominent Presbyterian Preacher of Georgia.
Filled Pulpits Continuously for Fifty Years-Taught Governor Allen D. Candler.
The Constitution, Atlanta, Ga., July 5, 1899.
Harmony Grove, Ga., July 5-
Rev. Groves H. Cartledge, a prominent and pious Presbyterian preacher of Franklin county, died this morning at 6 o�clock. This sad intelligence will be sorrowfully received by the many friends and parishioners of the deceased throughout the state.
Mr. Cartledge was one of the most eminent divines throughout the south, and it is doubtful if he had an equal, and certainly not a superior, anywhere in his knowledge of the Bible. He was �Father in Israel� to the large flocks composing several churches of which he held charge before his sickness, and they mourn his loss deeply. He was a pastor continuously for nearly fifty years of the Presbyterian church at Hebron and had also several other churches throughout this section for a long number of years. Under his preaching thousands have been converted to Christ for eternity. In his death the Presbyterian church suffered an almost irreparable loss.
The deceased was not only a prominent preacher, but also took a high stock as an educator, and it was under him that our present governor, Allen D. Candler, received part of his education.
The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at 11 o�clock at Hebron church, and will be conducted by his lifelong friend and co-worker, Rev. Henry F. Hoyt, of this place.
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CAUDELL, Annese
Annese Caudell, age 85, of Homer, GA, died Thursday, August 10, 2006 at a private care facility.
Ms. Caudell was born on September 26, 1920 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Luther C. and Mary Etta Caudell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Broadus Caudell. Ms. Caudell was a retired seamstress with Yonah Realty Company with several years of service. She was a member of the Damascus Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her sisters: Louise Short, Cornelia, GA; Kitty Caudell, Baldwin, GA; her brothers: Buford Caudell, Homer, GA; Dewey Winfred Caudell, Mt. Airy, GA. A number of nieces and nephews, and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin with Rev. Roy Rogers and Rev. Gene Todd officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
Those wishing to express condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
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CAUDELL, Ylysses
Ulysses Caudell, age 63, of Demorest died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Habersham County Medical Center.
Mr. Caudell was born March 17, 1943, in Banks County. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoke Caudell Sr.; brothers, Theodore and Everage Caudell; as well as a sister, Betty Jo Caudell. Mr. Caudell was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he was past director of Brotherhood and a member of the Marantha Sunday school class. He was an Army National Guardsman for eight years and was the sanitation manager for Fieldale Farms with 26 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Linda English Caudell, Demorest; his mother, Addie Newsome Caudell, Homer; mother-in-law, Blattice English, Flowery Branch; sons and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Denise Caudell, Demorest, Steven and Karla Caudell, Cornelia; sisters, Catherine Boone, Atlanta, Evelyn Willoughby, Homer, Sandra Jean Caudell, Homer; brother, Hoke Caudell Jr., Homer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Frances Caudell, Mount Airy, and Douglas and Patricia Caudell, Toccoa; grandchildren, Arlin John, Adam, Addie (due in August), Miranda, Jackson and Nathaniel Caudell.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2006, from Antioch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Brian Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Caudell will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m. to lie in state until the funeral hour on Saturday.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.
Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 2175 Antioch Church Road, Mount Airy, GA 30563; or The Victory Home, P.O. Box 7, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573.
Whitfield Funeral Home Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., June 15, 2006
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CAUDELLE, Roy Clarence
Roy Clarence Caudelle, age 81, of Lula died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born in Banks County on June 28, 1925, he was the son of the late Willie Clarence and Elsie Young Caudell. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served on the front lines during the invasion of Germany from 1943-1946, during World War II. He was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, as well as a number of other merits. He was also a Naval Reservist, serving two years with the Miami Beach, Fla., Reserve Unit. He was associated with Orkin Exterminating Co. and later established his own business, Roy's Pest Control. He was also employed with Fieldale Farms Inc., where he served in various positions, such as operating a small experiment station, hatchery operation and poultry farm for 39 years. He served as councilman for the city of Lula for 14 years and was a charter member of Lula Area Betterment Association. He was a longtime member of Enon Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee for the church and in many other capacities over the years as well. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Christine McClure Caudell.
Surviving are his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Margaret Patton Caudelle, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Roy Gregory "Greg" and Susan Jordan Caudelle, Lula; brother, Harold Caudell, Lula; and grandson, Hunter Gregory Caudelle.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, from Enon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Loyd Martin and the Rev. Chris Anderson officiating. Mr. Caudelle will lie in state at the church beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, with the Rev. Paul Morris officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Oct. 14, 2006
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CHAMBERS, Charles M.
The Atlanta Constitution, 28 Sept. 1928.
C. M. Chambers Passes To Rest At Gainesville.
Charles M. CHAMBERS, 58, well-known local contractor, financier and lumber man, died Thursday at a local hospital after a short illness. Mr. Chambers was born in Banks county, and came to Gainesville twenty years ago as a contractor, later entering the lumber and manufacturing business, in which he attained marked success. He is survived by his wife, five sons, Guy Chambers of Decatur; Fletcher, Edgar, William and Robert Chambers of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Rad Bonds, Misses Ida Mae, Blanche and Mary Lou Chambers, of this city; two brothers, Oscar L. Chambers, of New Orleans, and Edgar T. Chambers, of Jackson Miss., and his mother, Mrs. Rose Wilson.
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CHAMBERS, George R. Jr.
July 29, 1944-Dec. 20, 2005
George R. Chambers Jr., 61, of Homer died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital.
Born in Banks County to the late George Ruben Sr. and Maude Clark Chambers, he was a graduate of Banks County High School and Military College. He was a member of Pine Mountain Baptist Church, and was a retired Southern Baptist missionary. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of Banks County American Legion Post No. 215. He also was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Ballenger.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Etris Chambers, Homer; daughters, Tammy L. Chambers, Mount Airy, Pamela G. Wilder, Maysville, and Patti D. Childers, Colbert; sisters, Becky Dill and Judy Reed, both of Homer; brother, Arthur Lee Chambers, Gainesville; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Homer Baptist Church. The Rev. Wayne Hollaway and the Rev. Charles Crabbe will officiate. Burial will be in Banks Memorial Gardens.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin
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CHAMBERS, Jack
March 13, 1913-Dec. 20, 2005
Jack Chambers, 92, of Homer died Tuesday at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center.
Born in Banks County to the late Seaborn Simpson and Naomia Parks Chambers, he was a member of Line Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a farmer and poultry grower. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Louise Chambers; brothers, Theo Chambers and John R. Chambers; and sisters, Iris Gailey, Sudie Grant, Mary Hallman and Blanche Hallman.
Survivors include his daughters, Linda Chambers and Mary G. Rogers, both of Homer, Nancy Goodenough, North Augusta, S.C., and Becky Hambrick, Martin; sister, Trix Terhune, Atlanta; brother, Hal Chambers, Atlanta; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Line Baptist Church. The Rev. Garry Garrison and the Rev. Roy Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 21, 2005
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CHAMBERS, John
The Constitution, Atlanta, 20 Aug. 1895.
Cornelia, Ga, August 19- John CHAMBERS, a Banks county farmer, died suddenly Saturday night.
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CHAMBERS, Julia Ann (Threlkeld)
JULIA ANN THRELKELD CHAMBERS August 12, 1936
Mrs. Julia Ann (Threlkeld) Chambers died early Wednesday at her home near Lawrenceville. She was a native of Madison County, and was seventy-two years of age.
Surviving are her six sons, J. W. Chambers, Winder, J. L., W. O. and L. O. Chambers, of Lawrenceville, T. R. Chambers, of Maysville; one daughter, Mrs. A. J. Vining, of Atlanta, and a daughter-in -law, Mrs. R. F. Chambers of Maysville.
The deceased has been a member of Silver Shoals church for fifty years.
The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning from Cedar Creek Baptist Church, near Winder. Rev. Ben Wilkerson conducting the service. Internment in the churchyard.
Mrs. Mary Chambers, aged 80 years, died at the home of
her son, W. A. Chambers, last night. The body will be
interred at Homer tomorrow, with religious services
conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. L. Barker.
[Mary Malinda Turk, daughter of William Turk and Jane
Mays Turk was born 12 Feb. 1829 in Franklin county.
She was the widow of Oliver Hazzard Perry Chambers,
who died on disease while in the service of the
Confederacy in Homer, Ga., on 10 November, 1863.]
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CHAPMAN, Lois Reams
Lois Reams Chapman, 78, of National Health Care, widow of Wallace M. Chapman, died Sunday.
A native of Banks County, Ga., daughter of the late Boyd and Illa Mae Watson Reams. She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Anderson.
Surviving: A son, Milton "Bo" Chapman and his wife Gloria, of Anderson; a daughter, Barbara Ann Alexander and her husband William, of Six Mile; a sister, Lillian Patterson, of Clemson; four grandchildren, Kent Chapman, Tim Alexander, Paul Alexander and Karen Alexander; and two great-grandchildren, Colby and Kecla Chapman and Will Brooks Alexander. She was predeceased by brothers, Tom and Boyd Reams; and a sister, Bonnie Reams.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, with burial at Memory Gardens. Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m. today, prior to the service. Flowers are optional.
Published in The Greenville News: 04-23-2002
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CHASTINE, Rainy
Harmony Grove Lodge, No. 294 F & A.M.
We the committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions in the death
of our worthy brother, Rainy Chastine,k submit the following:
Whereas our heavenly Father, whose wisdom is unsearchable, and whose
loving kindness is inexhautible, has seen fit to remove by death our
much beloved and highly esteemed brother and co-worker, Rainy Chastine,
who was born in Greenville County, S.C., March 22nd, 1813, and died in
Banks County, Ga., October 9th, 1887, and was made a Mason in 1863 -
A.L. 587?; and whereas, our deceased brother has by his indomitable zeal
and faithful labors, won our utmost confidence and love, therefore, be it
resolved:
1st. That in the death of Brother Chastine this lodge has lost
one of its most faithful memebers and ernest workers in the great and
grand cause of free and accepted Masons.
2nd. That we condole with the bereaved family of our deceased
brother in their irreparable loss, and sad bereavement; that we commend
them to him and gave and who has taken away.
3rd. That this lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days in
memory of our deceased brother.
4th. That this lodge of F. & A.M. act apart a page in this book
of records, sacred to the memory of our worthy deceased brother, and cause
the same to be written therein, stating his birth, death, etc.
5th. That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family
of our beloved deceased brother, who so keenly feels the loss of so good
a man, husband, and father, as our worthy decease brother was, and that a
copy of these resolutions be furnished.
Holman Freeman Cheek, Jr., 84, of Greenville, S.C., died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.
He was born in Homer and was the son of the late Holman Freeman Cheek Sr. and Marjorie Garrison Cheek. He was a retired co-owner of Freeman and Cheek Garage and was a member of Edgewood Church of Christ. Mr. Cheek was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Lou Caudell; and a brother, James Roy Cheek.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Holmes Cheek, Greenville, S.C.; two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Amick, Taylors, S.C., Diane and Al Sanders, Hartsville, S.C.; brother, William Manson Cheek, Mobile, Ala.; sister, Juanita Lawless, Greenville, S.C.; four grandchildren, Nathan McCall and Brandi McCall, both of Taylors, S.C., A.J. Sanders, Hartsville, S.C., and Ali Hill, Greenville, S.C.; five great-grandchildren, Anna, Ryan, and Jacob McCall, Jackson and Sanders Hill.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 8, in the downtown chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 15, 2006.
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CHESSER, June Emmett
Died Oct. 10, 2004
June Emmett Chesser, 70, of Hiram died Sunday.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Ruby Guest Emmett. She lived in Smyrna for 42 years and lived in Hiram for the past seven years, retiring after 25 years with Allstate Insurance in 1994. She was a member of Smyrna First Baptist Church and Friendship Sunday school class.
Survivors include her husband, John Chesser, Hiram; daughters, Sheila Chesser and Beth Holcombe, both of Dallas; sisters, Bea Roberts, Kennesaw, Novella Simmons, Baldwin, and Jonnie Dalton and Lutrelle Kesler, both of Homer; and two granddaughters.
The family received friends Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home, Smyrna. The Rev. Doug Allen will officiate. Burial will be in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Carmichael Funeral Home, Smyrna
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CLARK, Berta Jane
Aug. 13, 1947-Sept. 29, 2006
Berta Jane Clark, 59, of Mount Airy died Friday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County to the late Fred and Alice Lewallen Denton, she retired from Ethicon Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Denton Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Clark, Mount Airy; sons, Brian Joe Clark, Clarkesville, and Brent Jason Clark, Cornelia; sisters, Jewell Poole, Banks County, Mary Ann Roberts, Gillsville, Teresa Way, Banks County, Claudette Denton, Stephens County, and Melinda Conley, Gainesville; and four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday day at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Kenneth McEntire and the Rev. Billy Burrell will officiate. Burial will be in Line Baptist Church Cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Sept. 30, 2006
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CLARKSON, Fran Elizabeth Purcell
Sept.18, 1948 - June 26, 2006
ANDERSON - Fran Elizabeth Purcell Clarkson, 57, of Bannister St., died Monday, June 26, 2006.
Born September 18, 1948 in Commerce, GA, she was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a former member of the Western Carolina Sail Club. She was a homemaker and attended New Spring Church.
Surviving are her spouse, Robert Barnwell Clarkson of Anderson; daughter, Caroline Clarkson Hinkelman and her husband Travis of Lubbock, Texas; grandchildren, Gabrielle Hicks and Owen Hinkelman both of Texas; sister, Jerry P. Gaines of Anderson and brother Dean Purcell of Flatonia, Texas.
She was the daughter of the late Loy and Louise Poole Purcell.
A memorial service will be held at 4 PM Thursday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, conducted by Rev. Bob Marcaurelle. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 4 PM Thursday prior to the service at the northeast chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Anderson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29622.
Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 Hwy 81 North, in charge of arrangements.
Jo Ann Bellamy Coker, 63, of Baldwin died Sunday at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Emmitt P. and Gladys McDuffie Bellamy. She was a homemaker and a hairdresser at her business, Jo's Kut & Kurl Korner. She was a member of Cornelia Christian Church. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Bellamy.
Survivors include her husband, Omer Ray Coker, Baldwin; daughter, Frankie Olds, Austell; sons, Chad Coker, Chicago, and Casey Coker, Baldwin; brothers, James Bellamy and Bob Bellamy, both of Baldwin, C.T. Bellamy, Cornelia, and Buck Bellamy, Mount Airy; sisters, Francine Ward and Shirley Wilkinson, both of Cornelia, Ruth Barrett, Alto, and Pat Trotter, Clarkesville; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, at Cornelia Christian Church. David Terrell and the Rev. Jarrell Beaty will officiate. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Cornelia Christian Church, c/o P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531.
Athens, Ga., December 28- The funeral of Mr. W. J. COMER, father of Guy and Talley Comer, of this city, and of Mrs. Thomas Atkins, of Gainesville, occurred this afternoon at the residence of the deceased at Maysville. Mr. Comer was an old and respected business man. For him the town of Comer [Madison County], on the Seaboard Air Line, was named.
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COTTON, Louis Henderson Sr.
Hahira- Louis H. Cotton Sr. , 86 , Hahira died Friday Feb. 11, 2000 at his residence after a long illnes. He was the son of the late William J. and Lizzie Cotton , born on Aug. 30, 1913 Mr. Cotton was retired from Del Cook Lumber Company and was a member of the Westside Baptist Curch in Adel.He is survived by by his son and daughter-in-law , Louis Cotton Jr. and Gelenda Cotton, Tucker , daughter Geneva Webb , Hahira , grandsons and their wives, Sandy Moran , Henry and Tammy Moran , Jim and Lyn Cotton, grand daughters and their husbands , Debbie and Dan Lewis , Brenda and Robert Freeman, Lisa and Dan Myrick , Bobbie Jo Cotton , Vicki and Eric Ledbetter , 11 great grandchildren , three great great grandchildren, two sisters , Elizabeth Sisk , Lula , and Sylvia Veal , Covington ; brother in law and sister in law , Coley and Faye Hembree , Anderson , S.c. He was preceded in death by his wife , Ruzell Cotton , son , James Cotton ; grandson Kenneth Cotton ; 12 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sunday at Shiloh United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randy Moseley officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Mr. Cotton will lie in state for one hour prior to service time in the church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 tonight at the funeral home in Hahira.
Hahira-Ruzell Cotton,age 82,of Hahira passed away Wednesday morning at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Cotton was born in Banks County,Ga.,had lived in Adel for many years before moving to Hahira 22 years ago. She was a homemaker and was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Adel. Mrs. Cotton is survived by her husband of 65 years,Louis H. Cotton of Hahira ; one daughter,Mrs. Geneva Webb of Hahira ; one son,Louis H. Cotton Jr. of Tucker,Ga.; one brother,Coley Hembree of Lakeland Fla.;9 grandchildren,12 great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Cotton was preceded in death by her son James Cotton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cotton will be 2 p.m. Friday,in the chapel of Martin/McLane Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery near Hahira. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Martin/McLane Funeral Home of Hahira is in charge of the arrangements.
COX, Mrs. ElsieBR>
The Constitution, Atlanta, 30 Sept. 1904.BR>
MORTUARY.BR>
Mrs. Elsie Cox, Maysville, Ga.BR>
Maysville, Ga., September 29- Mrs. Elsie COX, wife of Marcus L. Cox, a prominent citizen of Maysville, died here today. BR>
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COX, Matthew W.
Died, near Grove Level, Banks county, Ga., on January 1st, 1879, of rheumatism, Mr. Matthew W. Cox. The exact age of the deceased was not known, though it is said he had reached his three score and ten. Though not a member of any church, he was an exemplary man of high moral tone, and a good citizen. He left a large family and many friends bereft by his departure.
"Brevities" The Forest News [Jackson County Ga.]
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COX, Matthews Walton
The Atlanta Constitution, 23 February 1920 (2 notices) MORTUARY. Matthews Walton COX, aged 68, died Sunday at the residence, 409 Pulliam street. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Means and Mrs. R. L. Johnston; a son, J. Hoyt Cox; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bell, Mrs. Fannie A. Bell and Mrs. Lizzie Anderson. The body was taken to the parlors of H. M. Patterson & Son. FUNERAL NOTICES. COX-The friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Matthews Walton Cox, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Means, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Johnston, Mr. J. Hoyt Cox, Mrs. Mary Bell, Mrs. Fannie A. Bell and Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, of Maysville, Ga.: are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Matthews Walton Cox, tomorrow (Tuesday) February 24, 1920, at 10 o'clock a.m. from the chapel of H. M. Patterson & Son. The Rev. J. E. Hemphill will officiate. Internment will be at West View cemetery. The following gentlemen will please act as pallbearers and meet at the chapel at 9:45 o'clock: Mr. J. A. Robinson, Mr. J. O. Alexander, Mr. W. H. Flury, Mr. C. H. Sims, Mr. F. E. Hoffman, and Mr. C. H. Meaders.
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CRAFT, Rilla Whitfield Maffett
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, from the chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home for Rilla Whitfield Maffett Craft, 89, of Gainesville. The Rev. Hugh Cauthen will officiate, and Mrs. Craft will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Craft died Nov. 28, 2005, following an extended illness.
Rilla was born in Banks County, and raised in Barrow County. She is the daughter of the late Freeman and Myrtie Whitfield. She was a beautician and homemaker who enjoyed doing things for others. She was also a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville.
Mrs. Craft is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald C. and Susan Maffett, Prince Frederick, Md., and Daniel O. and Tania Maffett, Sparks, Nev. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Katherine Arnette, Daniel Maffett, Dalton Maffett and Jacqueline Maffett, in addition to two great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Georgia Chapter Alzheimer's Association, 1925 Century Blvd. N.E., Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345-3315.
Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 1, 2005
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CRAIG, Mrs. John
The Constitution, Atlanta, 20 February 1906.
Mrs. John CRAIG.
Commerce, Ga., Feb. 19- Mrs. Craigg, wife of John Craigg [sic], died at her home in Bushville, Banks county, last Saturday night. Her remains were interred at New Salem church yesterday at noon.
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CRISLER, Willie Mae Sims
Willie Mae Sims Crisler, age 76, of Autumn Breeze Assisted Living Home, Gainesville, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at her residence following an extended illness.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Taylor and the Rev. Scott Wilson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Crisler was born in Banks County to the late Thomas Sims and Iva Leigh Sullens Sims. She had lived in Hall County for 56 years. She was retired from Warren Featherbone and was very active as a member in New Holland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert Crisler; sister, Alma Ayers; and a granddaughter, Carol Crisler Moreno.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Joann and Frank Greenway, Flowery Branch, and Jeanette and Ralph Roshau, Ellijay; sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Rancine Crisler, Brandon, Fla., and Ralph and Brenda Crisler, Gainesville; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Smith and Vicki Gilmer, both of Gainesville; brother, Ezra Sims, Flowery Branch; special caregivers, Jean Gilmer and Carol Johnson; and a number of nieces, nephews, and all her special friends at Autumn Breeze.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Holland Baptist Church Building Fund, 7 Quarry St., New Holland, GA 30501.
