Mrs. Helen Cook Brown

February 15, 2018, 7:29 am

≪ Previous: Ms. Lucile Newsome Boulineau

Helen Cook Brown, 92, beloved wife of 63 years to the late Ralph Brown, went home to be with her Lord Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 2018 from her residence.

Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 14, with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. Interment will follow in the Waldens United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Brown retired from Jefferson County Extension service on Jan. 31, 1988 after 25 years of service. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and served Him at Waldens United Methodist Church until her health declined. One of her greatest joys was telling others about Jesus. Her other joy was her family whom she loved unconditionally. She was happiest in their presence.

Mrs. Brown is also preceded in death by her precious children, Deborah, Steve and Johnny; and parents, Nellie Barksdale Cook and James McKinley Cook. Survivors include her loving children, Ken and Anne Brown of Auburn AL, Carol and Derek Logan of Taylors SC, and Caren and Mikel Skinner of Avera; her dear, special sister, Jean Huddleston; ten blessed grandchildren, Shannon Brown, Kendal Ralph Brown, Jr. (Claire), Jenny Brown Young (Scott), Becky Skinner Peters (Randy), Stephen Skinner (Pamela), Joanna Logan Warren (Caleb), Jonathan Logan (Levin), Jeremy Logan (Faith), Ben Skinner (Amanda) and Rob Skinner; and sixteen great grandchildren, Kenall, Drew, Sydney, Scarlett, Taylor, Zackery, Mson, Ella Kate, Maggie Mikel, Nathan, Chandler, Randi Grace, Adeline, Reia Joy, Nia and Emerson. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Waldens UMC Cemetery Fund, c/o Patricia Kitchens, 1304 Hadden Pond Road, Avera GA 30803, or to Trinity Hospice, 1501 Anthony Road, Augusta GA 30904.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks for the loving, compassionate care provided to Patricia Holdeman, Maddie Summy and Trinity Hospice, especially Vicki Patterson, Cathy Mann, Darry Hatcher, Amy Holliday and Chaplain Tom Kalliokosi.

The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Feb. 13.

Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to post condolences and/or photos.

James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, in charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Fannie Maude Lane Howard

February 15, 2018, 7:31 am

≫ Next: Mr. Randolph “Scott” Hunley

≪ Previous: Mrs. Helen Cook Brown

Mrs. Fannie Maude Lane Howard, 93, residence, 8398 Highway 1 North, Louisville, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Vero Nursing, Wadley.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Canaan Galilee Baptist Church and Lone Star Cemetery.

Mrs. Howard was born in Jefferson County to the parentage of the late John Lane, Sr. and Rosa Whigham Lane. She was the widow of the late Roosevelt Howard and a member of the Canaan Galilee Baptist Church. She served faithfully on the Usher Board for over 50 years. Fannie was a member of the Lone Star Society and the Missionary Board. She retired from housekeeping at Ft. Gordon.

Fannie Maude is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brother, Elmer Lane Sr., three sons, Lee Edward “Pete” Howard, Roosevelt “Bub” Howard and Robert Howard, a grand daughter, Sharon Lanesta Howard and Great grand, Nolan Miles Howard.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Catherine (Florence) Davis, Otis (Edna) Howard and Myles (Rose) Howard, Louisville, Betty Jean (Albert) Thomas, Jerome (Dorene) Howard, Augusta, Willie Howard, Tacoma WA, Cleveland (Monica) Howard, Salisbury, N.C., Mary (Jack) Johnson, Wadley, James (Pauline) Howard, Augusta; one sister-in-law, Thelma Lane, Louisville; 36 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Family may be contacted at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Florence Davis, 9198 Clarks Mill Road, Louisville or at Davis Funeral Home.

You may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.

Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Fannie Maude Lane Howard.

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Mr. Randolph “Scott” Hunley

February 15, 2018, 7:32 am

≫ Next: Mr. J. Farris “Tag” Sheppard

≪ Previous: Mrs. Fannie Maude Lane Howard

Randolph “Scott” Hunley, 62, loving father, son, and brother, entered into his eternal rest Saturday night, Feb. 10, 2018 while in Savannah. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Feb. 15, in the James Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Chad Watkins and Mike Thigpen officiating. Interment will follow in the Wrens Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

One of four children born to June Davis Hunley and Audrey Hunley, Scott was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, graduating from Wrens High School in 1973 where he showed his athletic prowess on the football team. After graduation, he worked for Huber for 13 years, after which he owned and operated a camouflage and sport apparel business and was co-owner of H&R Trucking for 15 years. He then worked for FedEx and Horizon Roofing before finally landing at Piedmont, formerly Team Excavating—a job he loved. Scott was a hard worker, and could do most anything. In his spare time, he loved to golf and go fishing, but found great satisfaction in being a coach for the Wrens Dixie Youth Baseball. Scott was absolutely the most avid Georgia Bulldog fan—his blood ran ‘Dawg red! He also enjoyed travelling, especially going to the mountains and Savannah. A music lover, he was always listening to music—real music like the Doobie Brothers. A gregarious, fun-loving person, people were naturally and automatically drawn to Scott—a stranger was just a friend he had not yet met. Fiercely loyal, he was generous and would help others in any way he could—he had a tender-spot for those less fortunate. Most of all, Scott was a family man—his parents were his world, his brothers and sister were his rock, and his sons and grandchildren were his life. Scott’s sudden, untimely death has left a huge void that no one can fill, but his love has left many loving memories that no one can steal.

Scott was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Olivia Hunley. Survivors include his two sons, Ryan Hunley (Dana) of Oxford and Aron Hunley (Laura) of Monroe; three siblings, Rex Hunley, James Hunley and Karen H. Wheeler (Dennis); five grandchildren, Russell Hunley, Olivia Hunley, Colin Hunley, Taylor Hunley and Jessica Hunley; nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Lex Howard, Jacob Hunley, Greg Lewis, Wylie Prescott, Raymond Prickett, John Russell, Scott Smith and Wayne Yost.

The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening, Feb. 14, 2018.

Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences.

James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens GA in charge of arrangements for Scott Hunley.

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Mr. J. Farris “Tag” Sheppard

February 15, 2018, 7:33 am

≫ Next: Mr. Alton William Spells Jr.

≪ Previous: Mr. Randolph “Scott” Hunley

Mr. J. Farris (Tag) Sheppard, age 98, of Forest Street, Louisville, died peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2018 at his residence.

Memorial Services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, February 15, 2018 in the Louisville United Methodist Church with Dr. Peter Vermeulen and Rev David Boggs officiating.

Mr. Sheppard was a native of Stapleton, GA. He was the last surviving of 7 children born to the late Joseph Jefferson Sheppard and Fannie Walden Sheppard. Mr. Sheppard served 11 years in the US Navy, was a World War II veteran, and was a surviving crewmember of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin kamikaze attack. He was a member of the Louisville United Methodist Church where he served in various leadership capacities, a teacher and member of the Barwick Sunday School Class and Red Tie Club. He was a founding member of the Louisville Lions Club; a member in good standing of the Stonewall Masonic Lodge; and a retired rural mail carrier.

Mr. Sheppard was preceded in death by his parents; his three brothers, Cleon, Harold, and Lamar Sheppard; and three sisters, Marie Williams, Helen Thomas, and Judy Tanner. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Lois Polhill Sheppard; his son, Joseph Sheppard, Jr; daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Bissell Vann; grandson and his wife, Eric and Samantha Sheppard and two great-grandchildren; step-sister and husband, Diane and Gary Rhodes; and extended family members, Sabrina Dawson and Mary Heath.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Red Tie Club and Barwick-Gay Sunday School Class.

Family will receive friends at the church following the service.

For those wishing to make memorials in lieu of flowers, please consider Louisville United Methodist Church, P O Box 269, Louisville, GA 30434.

You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.

Taylor Funeral Home, 401 West 8th Street, Louisville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Mr. Alton William Spells Jr.

February 15, 2018, 7:34 am

≫ Next: Mr. Buddy Womack

≪ Previous: Mr. J. Farris “Tag” Sheppard

Alton William Spells Jr., 1015 Hill Drive, Louisville, 66, Departed this life Feb. 11, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb.17at 1 p.m. at the Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be held in the Louisville City Cemetery.

Mr. Spells was a native of Jefferson County, the son of the late Alton Williams, Sr. and Jacqueline Carter Spells. He was a 1969 graduate of Jefferson County High. Alton was a 1974 graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Optimist Club. At a young age, he dedicated his life to God at the Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville, and served as a Deacon and faithful member until his death. He was employed at Georgia Legal Services (Burke County), Department of Family and Children Service (Emanuel County), Seasonal Farmworkers Program, Swainsboro Elementary School (Emanuel County)

On Dec. 21, 1975 he married the former Sherry Robinson, together they have two children.

Survivors includes wife, Sherry R. Spells, Louisville; son, Alton William Spells III, Atlanta; daughter, Alta Denise Spells, Atlanta; a host of other relatives and friends.

Family may be contacted at the residence, 1015 Hill Drive, Louisville, or at Davis Funeral Home,

You may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.

Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Alton Spells, Jr.

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Mr. Buddy Womack

February 15, 2018, 7:35 am

≫ Next: Mrs. Maxie Walden Redfern

≪ Previous: Mr. Alton William Spells Jr.

Buddy Womack entered into rest on Feb. 9, 2018. He was born on Dec. 27, 1940 in Frostproof, Fla.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Faye Ince Womack, son, Ethan Ross Womack, daughter, Charlene Carter Usry (Chuck), mother, Virginia Womack Quarles, sisters, Glenda Womack, Patsy Jo White, Becky Lanier, and Holly Everett, and grandsons, Joshua Carter Usry and Charles Trevor Usry.

Buddy was retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. Following his military service he was employed by private contractors at Fort Gordon, Georgia and retired in 2006.

Buddy was a man with many interests including a love of horses, dogs, and working in his shop where he crafted many requests, from wood furniture to Christmas décor to his grandsons’ baby cradle. He was a talented (self-taught) steel guitar player and enjoyed playing with various musicians through the years. He was also beloved by many children in shopping malls along the East Coast in his role as Santa Claus over a span of 20 years. Though he was a man of few words, you listened when he spoke. He was non-judgmental, sometimes offering a different perspective. He was highly respected and loved by his family. His wife often remarked he was the best husband anyone could have.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Ross Womack, former wife, Carol Fowler Womack, daughter, Melanie Dawn Womack, son, Billy Gene Womack, two brothers, Gerald “Jerry” Isaac Womack, and Billy Womack.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at 11 am at Woodland Baptist Church, Hwy 1, Matthews. A graveside service, led by a dear family friend, Mr. Lee Bultman, will follow at 11:30 am.

Central Savannah River Crematory.

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Mrs. Maxie Walden Redfern

February 16, 2018, 6:59 am

≫ Next: Mrs. Sarah Ann “Tissy” Jordan Fennell

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Mrs. Maxie Walden Redfern, age 91 of Edgehill died Monday evening Feb. 5, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 9, at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Ron Dixon officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Glyn Thomas, Harold Lamb, Shane Barrow, Bill Jones, Joe Gumby and Clay Gumby.

Mrs. Redfern was the daughter of the late Willie Gray Walden and Bessie Kate Hamilton Walden. She was a member of the Glascock County Board of Education and a member of Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church.

Mrs. Redfern was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Macon Emory Redfern, infant sons, William and Johnny Redfern, sisters, Helen W. Jones (Calvin) and Vera W. Brookins (Roy), and is survived by a daughter, Martha Judy R. Dixon of Gibson, a son, Michael Emory Redfern of Gibson, special niece Angela Lamb Barrow & Shane of Edgehill, grandsons, Glyn Thomas, Edgehill, Mike Redfern, Gibson, Ayden Barrow, Edgehill, and Blake Lamb, Orlando, Fl., and granddaughter, Lyn Barrow, Edgehill and a close special friend Laura J Redfern, Gibson.

The family received friends Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mt. Zion Congregation Methodist Church.

You may sign the family’s personal guest book online at www.taylorfhgibson.com

Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Sarah Ann “Tissy” Jordan Fennell

February 15, 2018, 7:30 am

≫ Next: Mr. Donald Eugene Gay

≪ Previous: Mrs. Maxie Walden Redfern

Sarah Ann “Tissy” Jordan Fennell age 82 of Bartow, died Wednesday evening Feb. 7, 2018.

Memorial services were held 2 p.m. Saturday Feb. 10, 2018 in the Bartow United Methodist Church with Rev. David Boggs officiating.

A native of Bartow, Sarah Ann was the daughter of the late Hubert Franklin Jordan Sr. and Eleanor Slade Jordan. She was a graduate of Wadley High School and Georgia Teachers College. Upon graduating, Sarah Ann devoted her life to public service as a teacher. She spent over 37 years educating young children in both Fulton and Jefferson counties. In her retirement years she was involved with the Bartow Schoolhouse Players, Georgia Southern Alumni Association, Bartow UMC, and the Bartow Museum.

Tissy was known for her quick wit and strong will. Her spunky personality had a positive impact on all who knew her. She was an independent thinker and lover of life. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. While her main hobbies included painting and dancing the Carolina shag, her greatest accomplishment was her family. She loved us well!

Tissy was proceeded in death by her parents, Hubert Franklin Jordan Sr. and Eleanor Slade Jordan; sister, Patsy Jordan; son, Bryan T. McKettrick; and is survived by daughters, Terri Fennell McKettrick of Augusta, Donna Kay Gilvin (Mark) of McDonough; son, Alfred Tennyson “Al” Fennell Jr. (Kerry) of Suwanee; granddaughters, Anna Elizabeth McKettrick (Brandon Barton), Sarah Elizabeth McKettrick; grandsons, William Bryan McKettrick, Mark Andrew Gilvin, Jr. (Darby), Austin John “A.J.” Gilvin (Lauren), Ethan Tennyson Fennell; great grandchildren, Hali, Dakotah, Zoey; brother, Hubert F. Jordan, Jr.; nephew, Todd F. “my Todd” Jordan, Hubert F. Jordan III; lifelong best friend “Jackie” R. Wurst.

The Fennell family will receive friends immediately following the services Saturday in the church.

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorials to the Bartow Community Club, School House Players, Bartow Museum or The Bartow United Methodist Church.

You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.

Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.

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Mr. Donald Eugene Gay

February 23, 2018, 3:39 pm

≫ Next: Mr. Melvin Eugene Johnson

≪ Previous: Mrs. Sarah Ann “Tissy” Jordan Fennell

Donald Eugene Gay, 79, loving husband of Virginia Williford Gay, entered into his eternal rest late Saturday morning, Feb. 17, 2018, at Thomson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22, with Reverend Sean Heggood officiating. Interment will follow in the Wrens Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The youngest of three children born to the late Alice Templeton Gay and the late Robert Gay, Don was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. After his father suffered a debilitating stroke, he quit school at the age of 12 to take care of his mother and father, as well as work the family farm. Later, to supplement income, he drove a school bus for many years. Don also learned the trade of auto mechanic, working for Lloyd’s Auto, Wrens Tire, Henderson Chevrolet and Old Capitol Motors as well as operating a small shop at his home repairing small engines. He loved gospel music and attended the gospel sings in the area. He especially loved going to Purvis School House and listening to the Southern Song Masters, his favorite group. Gospel music provided an escape from the trial and tribulations of his life and reinforced his love for his Savior. A man of few words, Don was a loyal, dependable husband and friend. We will miss hearing his “them there doin’s” and are thankful for the privilege of knowing him.

Don is also preceded in death by his two siblings, Roy Gay and Inez Landrum. Others left to mourn his passing include his nephew and care giver, Jeff Norton (Debbie); his nephews, David Gay, Larry Gay, Rusty Manning and John Manning; and his niece, Donna Williams. Serving as pallbearers will be John Manning, Rusty Manning, Tracy Neal, Robbie Prescott, Don Williford and Keith Williford.

The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22—one hour prior to services.

Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to post condolences and/or photos.

James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia, in charge of arrangements.

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Mr. Melvin Eugene Johnson

February 23, 2018, 3:40 pm

≫ Next: Mrs. Maxie Walden Redfern

≪ Previous: Mr. Donald Eugene Gay

Melvin Eugene Johnson, 86, went peacefully to meet his Savior at Augusta University Medical Center on February 17, 2018. Melvin was born in Augusta, and was the only child of the late Ralph and Eudell Hattaway Johnson.

He graduated from Louisville Academy in 1948 and received his Bachelors, Masters, and Six-year (Specialist) degree in Education from Georgia Teachers College (now Georgia Southern University). He returned to his hometown of Louisville, and taught Jr. High Mathematics and served as an assistant coach.

Ordered to active duty with the U. S. Army in 1960 during the Korean Conflict, he was stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland. In 1961, he was released from active duty and returned to Louisville and continued teaching and becoming the head coach of numerous sports. Coach Johnson is fondly remembered by his former football players who often set up dinners with him during his retirement years.

Two times in the 1960’s he was named Georgia Coach of the Year in Track. In 1968, the late John Pierce Blanchard, asked Melvin to become principal of a new elementary school, named Belair Elementary. Five years later he became principal of Harlem High School. He finished his distinguished education career as an associate superintendent of Jefferson County Schools in Louisville. He served 21 years in the Georgia National Guard and U. S. Army and was a retired veteran.

Melvin was a member of numerous professional organizations for educators and served in the Georgia Silver Haired Legislature during retirement. He was president of the Region Coaches Association and the Retired Educators Association of Columbia and Madison Counties. He was a member of the Harlem, Rotary Club, the Harlem and Colbert, Lions Club. Melvin was a life-long Methodist and served the Lord and his churches faithfully, namely, Louisville UMC, Marvin UMC (Martinez), Harlem UMC, and Colbert UMC. Many, many church members were touched by his weekly Sunday School Lessons. He served on every committee that the Methodist Church has established, including Lay Preacher and Lay Delegate for the North Georgia Conference.

Melvin enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish with his brother-in-laws, prepared a vegetable garden every year, and was an avid spectator at sporting events. He especially liked the Georgia Relays Track meet in Jefferson and attending UGA Bulldogs’ games of any sport. He enjoyed cooking for groups; many people enjoyed his fish fries, barbecuing hogs, and Methodist Men’s Breakfasts. In his retirement years, he and Ruth enjoyed traveling with the XYZ club of Athens, reading novels, and studying Civil War History.

Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ruth Patricia Goodin Johnson; his son, Victor Lee Johnson, Augusta; his daughter, Dawn Marie Johnson Morgan (Ken), Colbert; his grandsons, Kenneth Leland (Lee) Morgan, Jr. and Steven Timothy Johnson; his granddaughters, Taylor Elizabeth Morgan and Abby Rose Morgan. He is predeceased by his grandson, Cameron Gary Johnson.

Services were held at the Colbert United Methodist Church, Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 11am with the Rev. Jim Haralson and Rev. Michael Ferguson officiating. Burial followed in the Colbert City Cemetary. Visitation was at the Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville, on Monday, Feb. 19, from 5 to 7pm.

Pallbearers were Steven Johnson, Mike Cofer, Spike Jones, Jim Polhill, Stein Jacobson, and Ben Gossett. Honorary pallbearers were the Hampton Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Colbert United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Maxie Walden Redfern

February 23, 2018, 3:41 pm

≪ Previous: Mr. Melvin Eugene Johnson

Mrs. Maxie Walden Redfern, age 91 of Edgehill died Monday evening Feb. 5, 2018 at her residence.

The family received friends Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mt. Zion Congregation Methodist Church.

You may sign the family’s personal guest book online at www.taylorfhgibson.com

Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.

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