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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 The Braselton News Page 9A Obituaries Retha Hardigree Adams GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA — Retha Hardigree Adams, 86, Graceville, Florida, formerly of Winder, passed away Saturday, Jan uary 21, 2023. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her first husband, John W, Hardigree; daughter, Janice Johnson; son, Larry Hardigree; and a number of brothers and sisters. Mrs. Adams was a retired seamstress and was a longtime member of Cornerstone Chris tian Church of Statham. Surviving are husband, Clint Adams, Sr., Graceville, Florida; children, Edward Hardigree, Texas, Royce Hardigree, Bethle hem, David Hardigree, Coving ton, James Hardigree, Statham, Richard Hardigree, Monroe, Johnny Hardigree, Hawaii, Cindy Bea sley and George Adams, both of Panama City, Florida, Clint Adams Jr., Lawrenceville, Mary Prescott, Graceville, Florida, Alan Adams, Vero Beach, Florida, and Tracy Salcedo, Evergreen, Colorado; two sisters, Martha Jean Davis, Bogart, and Mattie Brown, Conyers; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grand- children. Funeral service: Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Monday, January 23,2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. On line condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-Februaty 4 Ronald Phillip Blackstock Sr. AUBURN — Ronald Phillip Blackstock Sr., Auburn, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at his residence. He was bom December 6, 1960 in Winder, was a lifelong resident of Barrow County and was a member of the 1978 grad uating class of Winder-Barrow High School. Mr. Blackstock was preced ed in death by his father, Duri- el Blackstock; and his brother, Michael Blackstock. He was of the Methodist denomination and was a self employed contractor. Surviving are wife, Miriam Blackstock; sons and daughters- in-law, Elbert Duriel “Dm” and Brittany Blackstock and Ronald Phillip Jr. and Tania Blackstock; mother, Mary Blackstock; five granddaughters, Madisyn, Tiffani, Miriam, Ada and Stormie Black- stock; two sisters, Jennifer Lee and Rena Blackstock,; and brother, David Blackstock. Funeral service: Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Alissa Rothschild and Joe Allen officiating. Interment will be in the Auburn City Cem etery. Family to receive friends: Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 5 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-Februaty 4 Betty Cobb Cooper HAMPTON — Betty Cobb Cooper, 87, Hampton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Betty was bom on April 2, 1935, in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, a daughter to the late Louie and Rose Cobb. Mrs. Cooper retired from Public Storage after over two decades of faithful service, and she attended church regularly in Hampton. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Lankford Sr.; daughter, Lynn Cooper Kunkel; and she was a sweet sister to Maddy Jean Crawford, Barbara McCurry, Alice Hanks; and her brothers, William (Billy) Cobb, Hascal Cobb, Marshall Cobb, Tom Cobb, Raymond Cobb and Calvin Cobb who all pre ceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Cooper, Powder Springs, and Shane and Tonia Cooper, Jefferson; grandchildren, Rheannon and Samuel Cooper III, Kayla and Loren McGee, Abby and Savannah Cooper, Carmen and Clay Cunningham, Christi and Shawn Harris, Frank R Kunkel III, and Carly and Josh Elrod; great-grandchildren, Michael, Chandler, Cydney, Caitlynn, Conner, Calee, Carter, Zack and Kelsey; her brother, Ty Cobb, South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service: Friday, January 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Me morial Park Braselton Funeral Home with Steve Ingram officiating. Family toreceive friends: Friday, January 27, 2023, from 12 until 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home. This extraordinary woman was an absolute joy to everyone that crossed her path. We all have peace in knowing that Betty (Gran) is with our risen Lord. Our lives are forever better because of this amazing woman. Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home, 5257 Green Street, Hwy. 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517, is in charge of arrangements, 706-622-8000. Send online condolences to http://www.memorial- parkfuneralhomes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-Februaty 4 Betty Ann Meadow Crumley COLBERT — Betty Ann Meadow Crumley, 94, Colbert and Comer, died in the early hours of Monday, January 23, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County. She was bom the fifth child of the late Griff and Maude Lee Smith Meadow at the Meadow-Brace home place in the Meadow com munity. She was the widow of John A. Crumley and was preceded in death by siblings Grover, Helen, Mabel, Margaret and June. She was the last of her immediate family. For many years, Mrs. Crumley was the bookkeeper for the Col bert and Ila Manufacturing Companies. Mrs. Crumley was an ac complished seamstress, an award-winning crafter of counted cross- stitch paintings, an avid reader and maker of utilitarian hand-sewn quilts. She was also a gardener of flowers, greenery and vegetables. She enjoyed nothing better than having her hands and bare toes in the dirt or being on her mower cutting her lawn. Mrs. Crumley is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Bobby Brown, and Renee and Freddie Blakey; sis- ters-in-law Lois Scaffe and Barbara Powell; numerous nieces and nephews; and their children and grandchildren. We would like to thank all the staff of Comer Health and Rehab and Affinis Hospice for the wonderful care, love and pa tience they showed our mother and us. A special thank you to Lacey, Stephanie, Donna, Brit tany, Romie and Chaplin Palm er. We wouldn't have survived all this without you. Graveside service and in terment: Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 3 p.m. at 3 p.m. in the Colbert City Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Betty and John were generous with their time, effort and finan cial contributions to family members, neighbors and strangers in need. It is requested their generosity and legacy be honored and continued by family and friends. So in lieu of meals or flowers for the family, please make memorial contributions in their names to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Shriners’ Hospital of Atlanta, Chil dren’s Health Care of Atlanta, Keep Athens Warm project, your local food bank and/or clothing shelter, or support a local family in need with young children at Christmas. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-February 4 Richard James Gilmore BETHLEHEM — Richard James Gilmore, 77, Bethlehem passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Mr. Gilmore was bom De cember 14, 1945 in the Bronx, New York, to the late How ard Stephen and Grace Halpin Gilmore, Richard was an avid fisherman, a skilled pool player and loved to be at the lake. He was always dressed to the nines. Richard was a 12-year Veteran of the United States Marine Cotps and enjoyed a 32-year ca reer at General Motors. He was a great father and uncle. In addition to his parents, Richard Gilmore is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon K. Gilmore; and sister Georgianna Rogalewski. Richard is survived by his ex-wife, Marianne K. Gilmore; his children, Jennifer Gilmore, Christine (Michael) Maner, Anne-Ma rie (Shannon Pope) Gilmore, Chris (Michelle) Cargile, Victoria (Brian Gordon) Gilmore and Christina Galasso; grandchildren, Haley Rogers, Samuel Gilmore, Lauren Williams, Kaitlyn De- Hayes, Jayme Arsenault, Brian Gordon Jr., Richard Pope, Jake Gilmore, Benjamin Gordon, Brianna Gilmore, Zachery Gilmore, Paul Pope, Cheryl Pope and Michael Gordon; great-grandchildren, Isabella Rogers, Zander Smith, Christian Biggers and Zeus Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service: Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Hill Haven Memory Gardens in Monroe. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-February 4 Joe Bob Ham DACULA — Joe Bob Ham, 67, Dacula, passed away on Thurs day, January 26, 2023. Mr. Ham was born in Jack sonville, Florida, a son to Sara Ham of Newnan and the late Harold Ham. Joe was a comput er engineer and he was a large contributor to the IBM commu nity, leaving behind a career's worth of trained engineers and other professionals he helped along the way. He was a lov ing and devoted son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He enjoyed stargazing, grilling, bird watching and playing with his grandchildren in his spare time. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Ham, Dacula; daughter, Jessi ca Gavrila and her husband John, Hoschton; son, Chris Ham, At lanta; mother, Sara Ham, Newnan; grandchildren, Natalie Gavrila and Adrian Gavrila; sister, Vanette Adamson and her husband Jim, Sharpsburg; and brother, Jim Ham and his wife Kim, Moreland. The family will hold a private, family only memorial service on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Memorial Park Bra selton Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home, 5257 Green Street, Hwy. 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517, is in charge of arrangements, 706-622-8000. Send online condolences to http://www.memorial- parkfuneralhomes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-February 4 Peggy Ivey Holcombe OAKWOOD — Peggy Ivey Holcombe, 76, Oakwood, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, following an extended illness. Born on October 4, 1946 in Pendergrass, she was the daugh ter of the late Delma and Be atrice Key Ivey. She was a 1964 graduate of North Gwinnett High School. Peggy was retired from The Home Depot and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Harrison. Peggy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rhon da and Stanley Phillips; grand children, Josh Phillips, Pend ergrass, and Jacob Phillips of Atlanta; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Vicky Ivey, Bra selton, and Terry and Debbie Ivey, Auburn; brother-in-law, David Harrison, Oakwood; and a number of other loving relatives. She was cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, Ga. 30504, is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-February 4 Stephen Anthony Mason ATHENS — Stephen Anthony Mason, 79, Athens (South Jackson community), entered rest Thursday, January 12, 2023. Mr. Mason was born in Pitts field, Mass., a son of the late William R. and Dorothy Gig- gliotti Mason. Mr. Mason was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of the Athens VFW and was retired front the University of Georgia as a supervisor with the Electrical Maintenance Shop. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mason is preceded by a brother, William R. Mason Jr. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Gail Cioffi Mason, Ath ens; son, Nathan Mason, Athens; daughters, Theresa Jones (Don ald), Danielsville, Kristin Mason, Athens, Robin Mason, Danielsville, Stephanie Mason, Jefferson, and Jennifer Mason, Athens; sister, Barbara Boden, Clemmons, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral service: Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Wilkins Room at the Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam St., Jefferson, Ga. 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-February 4 Karen Freeman Patrick WINDER — Karen Freeman Patrick, 70, Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Patrick retired as an ed ucator at Bramlett Elementa ry School where she impacted countless students’ lives. She enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with her family. Mrs. Patrick was affectionately known as “Dang Dang” to those who loved her most. Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lanelle Freeman. Mrs. Patrick is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Don Patrick, Winder; children, Robyn (Jimmy) Allen, Auburn, Valerie (Adam) Maynard, Auburn, Ash ley (Justin) Bailey, Winder, and Janna Patrick, Sandy Springs; sib lings, Cindy (Bobby) Taylor, Blairsville, Kenneth (Peggy) Freeman, Canton, and Cheryl (Jim) Dunn, Murphy, N.C.; grandchildren, Mack, Hazel, Ava and Patrick Allen, Macy, Deacon, Dean, Mila and Max well Maynard, and eagerly awaiting, Charleston Bailey; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service: Friday, January 27, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam Davis officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery. Family to receivw friends: Thursday, January 26,2023, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home. The family welcomes flowers or donations may be made to the Georgia Transplant Foundation. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-February 4 Francis “Frank” Rizzo PENDERGRASS — Francis “Frank” Rizzo, 74, Pendergrass, en tered rest Sunday, January 29, 2023. Mr. Rizzo was bom in Dover, New Jersey, the son of the late Evelyn Soucie Porter. Mr. Rizzo was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson and was re tired from Parsippany Troy Hills Township in New Jersey. Survivors include his wife, Kathlene “Kathy” Freeman Rizzo, Pendergrass; son, Dan iel Edward Hussey (Brandy), Hoschton; daughter, Krystal Lynn Bernard, Jackson Town ship, New Jersey; and two grand daughters, Danielle Elizabeth Hussey and Madison Grace Hus sey, Hoschton. Funeral service: Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Pastor Steven Fenlon offici ating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Frank Rizzo to the Food Bank of First Baptist Church of Jefferson, or to www.mercyships.org or to www.indangeredarkfoundation.org. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-February 4 Hazel B. Shuman TALMO — Hazel B. Shuman, 84, Talmo entered heaven Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. Hazel was bom in Talmo to the late Lonnie and Sallie Mae Wat son Bryant. She worked at CVS as a cashier while becoming a homemaker. She loved animals, she loved watching the birds on the bird feeders and enjoyed time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Central Bap tist Church and was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Jesse Shuman; and 11 brothers and sisters. Left to cherish sweet memo ries, sons, Jonathan (Linda) Shu man and Jesse (Nancy) Lamar; grandchildren, Russell, Alex andra, Zachary, Brittney and Connor; great-grandchildren, Lilliana, Hayden, Levi and Graham; sister, Annelle Rodgers; a number of niec es, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral service: Tuesday January 31, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Boone Strickland officiating. She will be laid to rest by her husband, Jesse, in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery. Family to receive friend: Tuesday January 31, 2023, from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Ward’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Gainesville, is hon ored to serve the family of Hazel B. Shuman. You may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of January 29-Febraury 4
