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The Braselton News
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
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Obituaries
Arlie “George” Clinton McCaleb
Arlie “George” Clinton McCaleb, beloved husband,
father and granddad, passed peacefully on December
16, 2019.
George was bom on
November 9, 1922 in Co
lumbia, Tenn. One of sev
en brothers and sisters,
he grew up in Columbia
before making his home
in Florida. He married his
sweetheart, Johnnie Mae
Kilchriss, in 1944, and
together they raised two
wonderful sons, Jerry and
Ray.
George was a gentle and
practical man. He served
proudly in the United States Army during WWII and
was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone and Ft. Stew
art, where he trained soldiers for battle. Following the
end of WWII, he was Honorably Discharged from the
United States Army. While stationed at Ft. Stewart, he
met Johnnie and knew quickly that he had met his mate
and his match. They were married in Macon, on De
cember 31, 1944 and until her passing in 2005, they en
joyed nearly 61 year's of beautiful marriage.
George owned his own construction firm in Port Char
lotte, Fla., until his retirement in 1973. He and Johnnie
relocated to Georgia. He often remarked that one of his
greatest accomplishments was the time he beat serious
cancer in 1974, a feat not achieved by many.
George loved the outdoors and could be found on
most any day in his fiat-bottomed fishing boat. He was
a quiet man, which served him well on his walks in
the woods among the wildlife. An avid hunter, George
could sit for hours in a deer stand taking in nature’s
beauty. In his early ‘90s, he mastered the art of cross
bow hunting. When not outside, George loved spending
time with family and friends over a meal. He is most
fondly remembered by his grandkids for always having
a bowl of ice cream after dinner, a treat they all relished
during each visit.
In his later year's after Johnnie’s passing, he stayed
very close to his family, each of whom will miss a
nightly chat with him. George was a unique man. He
loved music, was prayerful, and was always honest,
straightforward and truthful.
George leaves behind a loving family in his sons, Jer
ry (wife Gret) and Ray (wife Debbie); as well as his
grandchildren, Melissa, Clint and Aaron; along with his
great-grandchildren, Emily, Max, Carter, Hayley and
Camden. He is also survived by his brother, Ed McCa
leb, Shreveport, La.
George was an honorable man who knew and re
spected what was right in this life. He taught his family
firmly that, “you always do right, even if it takes the
hide.” He was a loving and thoughtful man and will be
deeply missed. George was the living example to all of
“The Greatest Generation.”
Funeral service: Friday, December 20, 2019 at Lord
and Stephens, Danielsville Chapel, at 11 a.m. with the
Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Interment to follow the ser
vice at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Lavonia.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, December 19,
2019 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in
charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of December 22-28
Patsy McCannon Pierce
Patsy McCannon Pierce, 72, beloved wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on
Monday, December 16,2019.
A life-long resident of
the Colbert area, Patsy
owned and operated her
own beauty shop for year's.
She loved gardening and
working in her flowerbeds.
She also enjoyed traveling
and Facebooking, but most
importantly, she thrived on
time spent with her family.
Survivors include her
devoted husband of over-
48 year's, Melvin Pierce;
two sons and their fami
lies, Brian Pierce (Amanda) and Amberly and Wyatt; Ja
son Pierce (Robin) and Garrett; grandchildren, Meggan
and Morgan; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Vivian and
Adeline; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews and dear; dear- friends.
Funeral service: Friday, December 20, 2019 at 3 p.m.
at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville with the Rev. Eric
Buffington officiating. Entombment will follow at
Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Darren
Pierce, Nathan Pierce, Steven Turner, Garrett Gailey,
Mike Moon and Mike Youngblood. Honorary pallbear
ers will be personnel from the Athens-Clarke County
Fire and Emergency Services.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, December 19,
2019 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Patsy may
be made to Colbert First Baptist Church, 65 S. Fifth St.,
Colbert, Ga. 30628.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, 963 Hwy. 98 East,
Danielsville, Ga. 30633 is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of December 22-28
Timothy Wayne Ryscamp
HOSCHTON — Timothy Wayne Ryscamp, 21,
Hoschton, passed away on Sunday, December 15,
2019.
Tim is preceded in
death by his brother, Nick
Eli Ryscamp; and grand
parents, James and Joann
Harris and Mark Ham
mer.
Tim is the son of Jeffrey
Roy Ryscamp and Diane
Harris Ryscamp. In ad
dition to his parents, he
is survived by his sisters,
Kayla (Justin) Smith,
Braselton, and Amber
(Kyle) Silva, Woodstock; grandparents, Donna Ham
mer of Lawrenceville, and Roy and Patricia Ryscamp,
Jacksonville; nieces and nephews, Tyler, Denver and
Parker Smith, Daniel Noah and Johnathan Silva; and
numerous aunts and uncles also survive.
Tim’s interests included photography and music.
Simply put, Tim was loved by many, and he loved
many. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral service: Saturday, December 21, 2019,
Tim’s 22nd birthday, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Smith
Funeral Home with Pastor Nick Dalton officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery,
Winder.
Family to receive friends: Friday, December 20,
2019 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the
arrangements.
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