Woodie Sellers Landreth, 82, of Greenville, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at her residence.
Born in Banks County, Ga., she was the daughter of J.B. and Reppard Caudell Sellers.
She was a retired employee of JP Stevens, and was a member of Brandon Baptist Church and the Missions Group #3.
Surviving are a daughter, Beckie Richards of Greenville; two sons, Terry Grissop of Travelers Rest and Ted Landreth of Piedmont; grandchildren, Kimberly Spencer, John Grissop, Deana Menegay, Beth Richards and Josh Landreth; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Willard Sellers of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Mrs. Landreth was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Carvin "Loge" Landreth.
The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Graceland Cemetery, West.
The family is at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis Hospice, 414 Pettigru St., Greenville, SC 29601.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com
Published in The Greenville News: 06-01-2005
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LANGFORD, Mr. F.L.
Prominent Citizen Dies
Death came to Mr. F. L. LANGFORD at his home in the Hudson River community of Banks county, last Friday afternoon at 6 o'clock, following an illness of six days from pneumonia. He was 42 years of age, a native of the county in which he died and one of the best farmers within her borders. His citizenship was of great value to his county. Standing for progress, good government, education and ever championing the side of right and morality in every cause, he won for himself an enviable record and the highest respect of his fellow citizens. His counsel will be missed and in his going away, the community has lost a strong man.
Having made Commerce his trading headquarters, Mr. Langford was intimately known here. He was admired for his native ability, successful achievements and for his integrity. His death is sincerely mourned by the scores of friends here who have enjoyed his acquaintance and friendship.
The funeral was conducted from the home Saturday, Rev. C.A. STRICKLAND, of Talmo, officiating, and the internment took place in the Burgess cemetery.
Besides his wife and four children, he leaves to mourn his departure, four brothers-W.H. and George Langford of Pocataligo, A.C. Langford, of Hebron, and S.J. Langford of Royston: and two sisters, Mrs. W.A. SEWELL, of Cromer's Mill and Mrs. A.J. BIRD, of Commerce.
Commerce Observer, May 1915
From original newspaper clipping in personal papers of William Fulton Morris
Notes: Fred Lucas Langford born August 24, 1872 to William Avery Langford and Sarah Hale Langford in Banks County and passed away May 7, 1915. Married Sept 29, 1903 to Emma Morris, daughter of William Fulton Morris and Nancy Tallulah Jane Griffin Morris.
Transcribed by Jacqueline King LANGFORD, William A.
Mr. William A. Langford, 94, passed away Saturday morning, June 26, 2004 at home on Wilton Dr. in Decatur. He was married to his love, Frances [Rhoda Frances Collins] (1912-1996) for 61 years. William farmed as a youth, and then found a career with the Army Corps of Engineers for 35 years. He rose from surveyor to Chief of Planning and Control branch, Real Estate, S. E. Division. William loved his church and was a deacon, youth Sunday school worker, committee worker and member of the Seekers Sunday School class at The First Baptist Church of Decatur. He enjoyed several years in the Lion's Club. William is survived by one of three sisters, Fannie Vandiver of Jefferson, GA; one daughter, Betty Bedgood and her husband Dale of Texas; one son, Bill Langford and his wife Ruby of Stone Mountain, GA; Betty's children, Jennifer von Drechsel of Texas, and Scott Bedgood and his wife Margaret of Texas; sister-in-law, Mary Anne Cox and husband Mark; brother-in-law, Carlos Vidal; and several nieces and nephews. The family requests donations to CBF Global Missions, in lieu of flowers. The funeral will be Wednesday, June 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Decatur with Dr. Harold Zwald and Dr. Peter Rhea Jones officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 29th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from 6/27/2004 - 6/29/2004
Comments-Born 14 May 1910 in Banks County, Ga. to Emma Morris Langford and F. Lucas Langford.
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LANGSTON, T. C.
The Atlanta Constitution, 12 Sept. 1908.
MORTUARY. T. C. Langston.
The body of T. C. LANGSTON, who died at a private sanitarium late Thursday night from the injuries received from being run over by a switch engine in the Western and Atlantic railyards, will be taken to Maysville, Ga., this morning for funeral and internment. Langston was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainman and is survived by his wife and two small children.
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LEDFORD, Linda Jo
Aug. 1, 1945-Dec. 22, 2005
Linda Jo Ledford, 60, of Commerce died Thursday at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center.
She was born in Banks County to the late Mae McElreath Ledford and Dock Ledford.
Survivors include her brothers, Aubrey Ledford, Bobby Ledford and Frank Ledford, all of Commerce, and David Ledford, Baldwin; sisters, Alice Bond, Mildred Thomas and Dot Wilbanks, all of Commerce, Paulette Delozier, Buford, Bertha Williams, Flowery Branch, and Ruth Bachman, Yatesville.
The family received friends Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 24, 2005, at Little-Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Henry Webb and the Rev. Bill Manus will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 24, 2005
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LE MASTER, Albert A.
The Atlanta Constitution, 4 August 1920.
MORTUARY.
Albert A. LeMASTER, 55 years old, died Tuesday morning at the residence, 15 Ethel street. He is survived by his widow and one brother, J. H. LeMaster, of Maysville, Ga.
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LEWALLEN, Jackie Cheek
Oct. 19, 1937-June 8, 2006
Jackie Cheek Lewallen, 68, of Homer died Thursday at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center following an extended illness.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Fannie Potts Cheek. She graduated from Banks County High School and was a retired supervisor with Banks County Department of Family and Children Services. She also worked at Banks County Registrars Office and was a member of Homer United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Lewallen, Homer; sons, Steve Lewallen, Homer, Al Lewallen, Savannah; brother, Tom Cheek, Atlanta; sisters, Nelda Rabeneck, Atlanta, and Edith Corley, Lexington, S.C.; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Homer United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jim McLendon will officiate. Burial will be in Banks County Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to Homer United Methodist Church Building Fund; P.O. Box 37, Homer, GA 30547.
McGahee-Griffin & Son Funeral Home, Cornelia
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., June 9, 2006
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LEWALLEN, Maudie Gary
Died April 12, 2006
Maudie Gary Lewallen, 80, of Lula died Wednesday at her residence following an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Lewallen; and parents, W.W. Gary and Zillie Roberts Taylor Gary.
Survivors include her daughters, Lamanda Carol Lewallen, Homer, Charlotte Elaine Lewallen Banks and Joyce Rena Lewallen, both of Powder Springs, and Janice Leverne Lewallen Bray, Lula; brothers, Robert Gary, Marietta, and W.W. Gary Jr., Commerce; sisters, Lillie Bruce, Homer, Martha Caudell, Cornelia, and Ethel Gooch, Gainesville; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, April, 14, 2006, at Charity Baptist Church. The Rev. Vaughn Howington will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., April 13, 2006
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LEWALLEN, Monteen Newsome
Monteen Newsome Lewallen, age 83, of Baldwin died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at a private nursing facility following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County on July 25, 1922, she was the daughter to the late Albert and Minnie Brady Newsome. She retired from Habersham County Schools as a lunchroom attendant. She was a member of Baldwin Baptist Church and the Sunshine Sunday School Class for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adger B. Lewallen; brother, Albert Newsome Jr.; and sisters, Laurene "Bob" Whitfield and Pat Berry.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bobby Joe Caudell, Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Glenda Lewallen, Clarkesville; brother, Arzo Newsome, Baldwin; sisters and brothers-in-law Myrlene Caudell, Homer, Faye and Vermon Wright, Cornelia, and Lucille and John Payton, Toccoa; grandchildren, Chan and Tammy Caudell, Cornelia, Tora and Ron Zara, Social Circle, and Lee Lewallen, Clarkesville; and great-grandchildren, Gracie and Smith Caudell, Chasen Zara, and Caroline Lewallen.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, in the chapel of McGahee, Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, with Dr. Kenneth Franklin officiating. Internment will follow in the Baldwin City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m Sunday.
Flowers are accepted, or memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimers Foundation c/o P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Nov. 6, 2005
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LEWALLEN, Peggy Juanita
Died Dec. 9, 2006
Peggy Juanita Lewallen, 62, of Gainesville died Saturday at her residence following an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Jordan and Cornelia Campbell Jordan; daughter, Tammy Lewallen; and brother, Gary Jordan.
Survivors include her husband, Benny Lewallen, Gainesville; daughters, Jackie Maddox and Helen Truelove, both of Gainesville; son, Benjamin Lewallen, Gainesville; sisters, Helen Roberts, Pendergrass, and Lila Martin, Gainesville; brothers, Tommy Jordan, Gainesville, and Johnny Jordan, Jackson; and four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Banks County.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville
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LEWALLEN, William
Died Dec. 18, 2005
William Lewallen, 79, of Lula died Sunday at his residence following an extended illness.
Survivors include his wife, Maudie Darrel Lewallen, Lula; daughters, Lamanda Lewallen, Homer, Charlotte Banks and Joyce Lewallen, both of Powder Springs, and Janice Bray, Homer; brother, Major Lewallen, Homer; sisters, Izora Stephens, Commerce, and Mary Howington, Monroe; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
The family received friends Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at Charity Baptist Church. The Rev. Vaughn Howington, the Rev. James Dumas and the Rev. Billy Burrow will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 20, 2005
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LEWIS, J. Hal
The Atlanta Constitution, 17 July 1928. Funeral Notices. LEWIS-The friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hal Lewis, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watts, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Hill, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lewis, of Buford, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Lewis, of Charlotte, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, of Rome, Ga.; and Mr. and Mrs. H. H Lewis, of Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Stephens and family, of Maysville, Ga., are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. J. Hal Lewis this (Thursday) afternoon, July 17,1928, from the Maysville Baptist church at 2 o'clock, eastern time. Dr. J. C. Wilkinson, pastor of First Baptist church of Athens, will officiate. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers, Mr. George E. Beeland, Mr. Y. H. Dunson, Mr. Eugene Lumpkin, Mr. Claude Little, Mr. Walter Pope and Mr. H. C. Erwin. Honorary escort will be selected from the Knights of Pythias. The funeral cortege will leave Athens at 12 o'clock, noon. Internment will be in the Maysville cemetery. McDonough-Bridges, Athens, Ga., funeral directors in charge.
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LINDERMAN, B.
The Constitution, Atlanta, 31 August 1910.
MORTUARY.
B. Linderman, Maysville.
Commerce, Ga., August 30- B. LINDERMAN died at his home in Maysville this morning of typhoid fever after an illness of one week's duration. Interment tomorrow.
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LITTLE, Julia E.
The Atlanta Constitution, 4 July 1919.
Funeral Notices.
LITTLE-The friends of Mrs. Julia E. Little, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Nix, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bennett, Misses Lou Ona and Cecile Little are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Julia E. Little Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Hebron church, Commerce, Ga. Remains leaving Terminal station this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Greenberg and Bond Co. in charge.
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LOCKHART, W. B.
Atlanta Constitution, 11 Jan. 1920.
Maysville, Ga., January 10- An auto accident on last Sunday, when his car turned turtle near this place, on Thursday caused the death of W. B. LOCKHART, 44 years old, well known citizen of this place. Two negroes in the auto at the time of the accident were also injured.
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LOCKHART, W. C.
The Constitution, Atlanta, 24 August 1915.
While Cranking his automobile yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in front of his home, 56 Simpson street, W. C. LOCKHART, age 39 years, was stricken with apoplexy and fell to the pavement dead. Besides his widow he is survived by two children, his father and a brother. Mr. Lockhart had been for the past ten years representative of the W. H. Miles Shoe company, of Richmond, Va., and was considered one of the most popular salesmen in this territory.
The body was removed to Greenberg & Bond's mortuary chapel and will be taken to Maysville, Ga., where the funeral and interment will take place at his former home.
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LORD. Minnie Ruth
June 23, 1916-Dec. 19, 2005
Minnie Ruth Lord, 89, of Commerce died Monday at Wilbanks Personal Care Home.
Born in Banks County to the late Mary Virginia Hix Lord and Marion Luther Lord, she was retired from Oxford Manufacturing Co. and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a niece and a number of nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Blacks Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Bill Carpenter, the Rev. Lee Hunter and Jim Jacobs will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 20, 2005
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LORD, Mattie Nation
Died May 21, 2005
Mattie Nation Lord, 102, of Commerce died Saturday at Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late John Nation and Lula Cantrell Nation and was the widow of the late Columbus Lord. She was a member of Hudson River Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Martha Carson, Athens, Tenn., and Willie Mae Collins, Lawrenceville; sister, Omie Elrod, Greer, S.C.; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Rickey Cain, 1522 Fort Lamar Road, Commerce.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Wilson and the Rev. Henry Webb will officiate. Burial will be in Hudson River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce
The Times, Gainesville, Ga., May 23, 2005
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LORD, Mrs.
The Atlanta Constitution, 21 February 1915.
MORTUARY.
Commerce, Ga., Feb. 20-
Mrs. Lord, wife of Boley E. Lord, of near this place
died early this morning. She was the mother of
fourteen children, twelve of whom are living. The
internment will be made at Beaverdam tomorrow, with
religious services conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. J.
Kimsey.
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LOUDERMILK, Julie Annie Sellers
Aug. 5, 1922-Dec. 25, 2005
Julie Annie Sellers Loudermilk, 83, of Mount Airy died Sunday at a private nursing home following an extended illness.
Born in Banks County to the late Will and Sally Kesler Sellers, she was a homemaker and a member of Tates Creek Baptist Church. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Loudermilk; and brothers, Charlie, Lester, Dan, Curt, Fred and Ed Sellers.
Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Lathan, Mount Airy; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, in McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home. The Revs. Billy Burrell and Luther Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia
