Helen Miller Harbin, 85, of Commerce died Friday at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Banks County to the late Ada Ragsdale Miller and William F. Miller, she was a retired elementary school teacher and member of First United Methodist Church of Commerce. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt H. Harbin.
Survivors include her sons, Bryan Harbin, Commerce, and Keith Harbin, Hull; daughter, Nancy Butler, Covington; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at First United Methodist Church of Commerce. Dr. David Bowen will officiate. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Nov. 4, 2006
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HARDEN, Ralph E.
Died Jan. 22, 2006
Ralph E. Harden, 95, of Gainesville died Sunday at Bell Minor Nursing Home following an extended illness.
He was born in Banks County to the late O.N. Harden and Nettie Truitt Harden. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a charter member of Lakewood Baptist Church, serving as a member of the Men's Fellowship class and the Golden Nuggets Sunday school class. He also was preceded in death by his son, William Harden; brother, O.N. Harden; and sisters, Louise Brewer and Gertrude Lowe.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie Boggs Harden; son, Bob Harden; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Ormsbee, Dr. Jerry Gill and the Rev. Richard Helms will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Jan. 24, 2006
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HARDY, Mary Edna Morris
Commerce
Little-Ward Funeral Home of Commerce announces the death of Mrs. Mary Edna Morris Hardy, age 99, of Homer who died Thursday, December 07, 2006 at Southern Pines.
Mrs. Hardy was born in Banks County to the late Albert and Linnie Bowden Morris. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, and was retired owner/operator of E. F. Hardy Store.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emory F. Hardy and grandson, Ken Payne.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sara and Ferd Martin, Duluth; Brenda and David Sullivan, Homer; daughter, Mildred Minish, Carrollton; son, Bobby Hardy, Athens; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Sunday, December 10, 2006 from the Chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, with Reverend Bill Ford and Reverend Robert Hill officiating. Interment will be in the Banks Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, December 09, 2006.
Little-Ward Funeral Home of Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HARRISON, Dillard
Aug. 9, 1913-Nov. 8, 2005
Dillard Harrison, 92, of Douglasville died Tuesday at Wellstar Douglas Hospital.
A native of Banks County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Essie Cotton Harrison and Lon Harrison. He was a retired Greyhound bus driver.
Survivors include his sons, Harold Harrison, Ellenwood, and Cecil Harrison, Meridian, Miss., sister, Dorothy Martin, Commerce; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Carpenter will officiate. Burial will be in Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Homer.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Nov. 10, 2005
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HARRISON, Flora
Aug. 12, 1908-Nov. 27, 2005
Flora Harrison, 97, of Maysville died Sunday at her residence.
Born in Jackson County to the late Mattie Hudson Garrison and Fred Garrison, she was a retired deputy sheriff with Banks County. She was the oldest member of Maysville Baptist Church and was a member of the Georgia Peace Officers Association. She also was preceded in death by her husband, M.L. Harrison.
Survivors include her daughters, Rachel Wilson and Lois Harper, both of Maysville; sisters, Jessie Bell Benton, Dry Pond, and Freddie Ruth Merck, Athens; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family received friends Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Swayne Cochran, the Rev. Danny Sudderth and the Rev. Billy Holloway will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HART, Alice Louise Pace
July 15, 1920-June 27, 2006
Alice Louise Pace Hart, 85, of Commerce died Tuesday at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center.
Born in Banks County to the late Cora Stewart Pace and John Edgar Pace, she was a sewing machine operator and member of Commerce Church of Christ. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh D. Hart.
Survivors include her sons Larry Hart and Danny Hart, both of Commerce; daughters, Carol Wilkes, Jefferson, and Peggy Evans, Rome; brothers, Roger Pace and Horace Pace, both of Commerce; sisters, Genevieve Burke and Oneal Pace, both of Commerce; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. Paul Scoggins will officiate. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., June 29, 2006
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HEMBREE, Lois Chambers
Jan. 15, 1930-Aug. 23, 2006
Lois Chambers Hembree, 76, of Maysville died Wednesday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Banks County to the late Eula Mae Simmons Chambers and Otis Chambers, she retired from Barrow Manufacturing and was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Hembree.
Survivors include her sons, Travis Hembree, Cumming, and Larry Hembree and Terry Hembree, both of Maysville; daughter, Brenda Blackmon, Dewey Rose; sister, Louise Bruce, Commerce; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Manus and the Rev. Kevin Denton will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are accepted, or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Aug. 25, 2006
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HENDERSON, Hiram
The Atlanta Constitution, 9 April 1914.
MORTUARY.
Hiram Henderson, Maysville.
Maysville, Ga., April 8- Hiram HENDERSON died here yesterday morning after five days' illness from pneumonia. He was one of the most prominent business men of this section, widely known throughout north Georgia. His wife died from a stroke of lightning less than two years ago. Two daughters are orphaned by his death.
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HENDERSON, Mary Evelyn
Dec. 23, 1913-Feb. 9, 2006
Mary Evelyn Henderson, 92, of Gillsville died Thursday at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born to the late Ezra Samples and Lilly Chambers Samples in Banks County. She was a therapeutic dietician at St. Joseph's Hospital and was a member of Midway United Methodist Church. She also was preceded in death by her daughters, Evelyn Chandler and Janet Pratt.
Survivors include her husband, W.S. Henderson, Gillsville; son, Sam Henderson, Newnan, and Joe Henderson, Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter, Suzanne Haulbrook, Gillsville; sister, Kathleen Lewallen, Homer; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at Midway United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sam Henderson and the Rev. Marshall Dale will officiate. Burial will be in Line Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ward's Funeral Home, Gaines-ville
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Feb. 10, 2006
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HENSLEY, Annie Lee Garrison
Annie Hensley
KANNAPOLIS - Annie Lee Garrison Hensley, 90, of 906 Country Land Court, Monroe, and formerly of 415 Gay St., Kannapolis, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at Union Regional Medical Center in Monroe.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel in Kannapolis. The Rev. Grady Lomax will officiate. Interment will be at Carolina Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Born May 16, 1913, in Baldwin, Ga., she was the daughter of the late William David Garrison and Mamie Sheraton [Sheridan] Garrison. She retired from Cannon Mills Plant #4 after 60 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira R. Hensley, and a daughter, Margaret Hensley Spry Harrington.
Survivors include two sisters, Ima Ruff of Bessemer City and Ruth Hepola of Concord; two grandchildren, Randy Spry of Concord and Debbie Yow of Kannapolis; three great-grandchildren, Brandon Yow, Amanda Yow and Randy Junior Spry; two sister in-laws, Eunice Garrison of Belmont and Pauline Garrison of Georgia; a brother in-law, Wayne Hensley and wife Glenna of Kannapolis and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Jesus Save Baptist Church, c/o 278 Moore Drive NW, Concord, N.C. 28025.
Whitley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HILL, Dorothy Jean Ayers
Commerce
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Ayers Hill, 78, of Commerce, died Saturday, October 14, 2006, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hill was born in Banks County to the late, Marion Judson and Althea Elizabeth Aaron Ayers. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and was retired from Xerox. In addition to her parents Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Clark Hill and daughter, Gina Hill.
Mrs. Hill is survived by her daughters, Cindy Baird of Jefferson, Pat Clinton of Commerce, Jennifer Wright of Conyers, Marcia Sullivan of Wagram, NC, Christy Phelps of Commerce; sons, Obie Faulkner of Homer, Bill Hill of McDonough; sister, Annette Evans of Fayettville; twenty grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 16, 2006, at 11 AM, from the Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night from 7-9 PM.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HILL< Fannie Ruth Simmons
Feb. 23, 1945-June 10, 2005
Fannie Ruth Simmons Hill, 60, of Carnesville died Friday at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late James Milton and Fannie Smith Simmons. She was a homemaker and a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Betty Trousdale, Commerce, and Barbara Morris, Carnesville; brothers, Ernest Simmons, Westminster, Ellis Simmons, Muldrow, Okla., Danny Simmons, Clarkesville, David Simmons, Cornelia, and Larry Simmons, Bathe, N.C.; sisters, Jeanie Redd, Cleveland, Linda Collins, Mount Airy, and Rosie Cantrell, Gainesville; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2005, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Moon and the Rev. Terry Benfield will officiate. Burial will be in Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., June 12, 2005
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HILL, J.B.
The Atlanta Constitution, 7 April 1914.
MORTUARY.
J. B. Hill, Maysville.
Maysville, Ga., April 6- J. B. HILL was buried yesterday with Masonic ceremony. He has been afflicted for several months. For many years he was justice of the peace and prominent in Masonic circles throughout the state.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HILL, Mrs. T. F.
The Constitution, Atlanta, 29 March 1907.
MORTUARY. Mrs. T. F. Hill, Maysville, Ga.
Maysville, Ga., March 28- Mrs. T. F. HILL, wife of Ordinary Hill, of Banks county, died at Homer, Ga., yesterday after a brief illness of appendicitis. She is survived by her husband and three children, all of age, or grown. The funeral was conducted at Homer, Ga. [Angeline Norwood Hill.]
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HILL, Judge T. F.
The Atlanta Constitution, 25 June 1920.
DEATH OF JUDGE HILL OCCURS AT HOMER.
Homer, Ga., June 24- Judge T. F. HILL, one of North Georgia's best citizens, passed away today at 10 o'clock in the morning, at the age of 83 years. Judge Hill formerly represented the 33d district in the state senate, and was ordinary of Banks county. Surviving him are three children, J. N. and W. R. Hill, and Mrs. Laura Shubert. The internment will be at the local cemetery tomorrow at 3 o'clock. [Thomas F. Hill]
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HIX, Sara Dell
Aug. 23, 1921-Dec. 16, 2005
Sara Dell Hix, 84, of Commerce died Friday at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Nursing Home.
Born in Banks County to the late Roxie Reed Hix and Lilburn Hix, she worked as a sewing machine operator at Commerce Sportswear. She was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her brother, Wayne Hix, Danielsville; and sister, Agnes Whitlock, Commerce.
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, Dec. 19, 2005, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Carpenter will officiate. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 18, 2005
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HOLBROOK, Mrs. N. J.
The Atlanta Constitution, December 17, 1905.
MORTUARY.
Commerce, Ga., December 16- Mrs. HOLBROOK, wife of N. J. Holbrook, of Bold Spring, Franklin county, died last night. She was the daughter of Rev. Joel D. Gunnels, of Banksville, Banks county, and a niece of Rev. H. H. Parks. Her remains will be interred at Bold Spring.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HOLLAND, Benjamin
The Constitution, Atlanta, 25 July 1905.
MORTUARY. Benjamin Holland, Maysville, Ga.
Maysville, Ga., July 24- Benjamin HOLLAND, the oldest man in this section, died July 22, aged 95 years and six months.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HOPE, Howard Bartow
June 6, 1914 -- Dec. 3, 2003
LULA, Ga. -- Howard Bartow Hope, 89, of Lula, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late George and Maggie Jones Hope. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the South Pacific with Co. a 596th S.A.W. BN during World War II. He was a parts manager at Haynes & Gailey. He was an active member of Hickory Flat United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Sue Garrison Hope; a brother, Clarence E. Hope; and a sister, Fay Garrison.
Surviving are a sister-in-law; nieces; and nephews.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home by Bishop Bevel Jones and the Rev. Jerry Cameron; burial will be in Lula Belton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted. Memorials may be made to the Hickory Flat United Methodist Church, c/o P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, Ga. 30531
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HOPKINS, Addie
The Atlanta Constitution, 16 December 1927. Funeral Notices. HOPKINS-The remains of Miss Addie Hopkins, of 1110 Boulevard, N. E., will be taken this (Friday) morning at 6:15 to Maysville, Ga., for services and internment. Sam Greenberg & Co., 95 Forrest avenue, N. E.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HOWINGTON, Callene Elizabeth McWhorter
Nov. 9, 1906-July 10, 2006
Callene Elizabeth McWhorter Howington, 99, of Commerce died Monday at her residence.
Born in Banks County to the late Nelia B. Segars McWhorter and Charles Hampton McWhorter, she retired from Blue Bell and was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Howington.
Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Howington, Nicholson, and Pete Howington, Monroe; daughters, Pat Ayers and Onelia Wallace, both of Nicholson; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Cathy and the Rev. Terry Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Nicholson Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HOYT, Rev. J. F.
The Atlanta Constitution, 2 July 1912.
MORTUARY.
Rev. J. F. Hoyt, Maysville.
Maysville, Ga., July 1- Dr. J. F. HOYT, for many years pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place, and widely known throughout Georgia as a minister of unusual character and ability, died at Commerce, and was buried here today. Rev. S. S. Cartledge, of Athens, preached the funeral service, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hill, of the same city. Large crowds of people of all denominations came from Athens, Commerce, Cornelia and other towns to pay their respects to this notable divine, so widely known and of such lovable character. Dr. Hoyt was 79 years of age, and continued actively in the work up to the time of his death, having preached two sermons only days before his end came.
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HUDSON, Mittie
Died Aug. 31, 2006
Mittie Hudson, 83, of Gainesville died Thursday.
She was a native of Banks County.
Survivors include her sons, Jerry Hudson and L.J. Hudson; daughter, Pearl Brown; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Gillsville. The Rev. William Lipscomb will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Greenlee's Funeral Home, Gainesville
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Sept. 3, 2006
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HUMPHRIES, Eva Mae
Oct. 8, 1923-Feb. 3, 2007
Eva Mae Barrett Humphries, 83, of Hull died Saturday following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County to the late Charlie and Belle Barrett, she was a retired home health care nurse and a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She also was preceded in death by her husband, James Humphries.
Survivors include her daughters, Joan Pass Perry, Athens, and Dale Pass Woodam, Roswell; sons, Ed Pass, Jefferson, Frank Pass, Leland, N.C., and Daniel Hardman, Cornelia; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Evans Funeral Home. The Rev. Brian Stowe and the Rev. Dennis Kesler will officiate. Burial will be in Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Feb. 5, 2007
Submitted by: Jacqueline King
HYATT, Stanley George
Nov. 12, 1916-July 10, 2006
Stanley George Hyatt, 89, of Homer died Monday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Roselle, N.J., to the late Lester Percy and Ada Maude Marian Price Hyatt, he was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, having served during World War II. He retired from Prudential Insurance and was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and Charity Baptist Church. He also was preceded in death by his son, Larrie Hyatt; brothers, Norman Hyatt, Gordon Hyatt and Richard Hyatt; and sister, Gladys Nelson.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Moses Hyatt, Homer; son, Timothy Allen Hyatt, Washoe Valley, Nev.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
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, July 13, 2006, at Charity Baptist Church. The Rev. Vaughn Howington, the Rev. Billy Burrell and the Rev. Kevin Purcell will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery, with full military honors provided by Habersham County American Legion Post 84 and Rabun County D.A.V., Chapter 15.
