About The Braselton news. (Jefferson, Ga) 2006-current | View Entire Issue (March 8, 2023)
Page 8A The Braselton News Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Obituaries Norma Woodlee Baker JEFFERSON — Norma Woodlee Baker, 81, Jefferson, entered rest Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mrs. Baker was bom in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Errett “Slim” and Verona “Babe” Woodlee. Mrs. Baker was a member of Penrod Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baker is preceded by her husband, Mendrell Jewell “Buck” Baker; step-daughter, Sherry Lynn Baker Gibbs; great-granddaughter, Whitney Ann Langley “Little Devil”; and special friend, Eva Ingram. Survivors include three daughters, Shayla Baker Crowe (Kevin), Patti Ann Whitney (Mike) and Rita Conrad (Lloyd); son, Robert Page; brother, Joe Porter; step-son, Jewell Keith (Bill Baker) (Nao mi); two granddaughters, Alana Rojero (Nick) and Jessica Whit ney; three grandsons, Craig Whitney, Tony Emberton and Michael Gibbs; one niece; two nephews; several great-grandchildren; one special daughter and son from another mother, Tracy Ingram Mason and William; one special cousin/sister, Edna Arnold; special friends, Barbara Petering, Joyce and Julie “JuJu” Barnett, Mike Parr, Tami Tolan, Shelby Ross, Ricky Hooper and Bud Orange; and special caregivers, Lynna Myers, Connie Taylor, Mary Williams and Joey Jenkins. Special thanks to St. Mary’s Hospice employees for all they did, without them this time would have been much harder. No flowers please, Memorial donations may be made to the fam ily at 2714 Athens Highway, Jefferson, Ga. 30549, to help with final expenses for Mrs. Baker. Memorial services will be held on a later date in Kentucky. 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 March 5-11 Lou Davis Brown Lou Davis Brown died on Sunday, February 26,2023 at her home in Young Harris. She was bom in 1930 in Commerce, to Walton C. “Hank” Davis and Julia Osborne Davis. Lou grew up in Albany with her mother and brothers. She graduated from Albany High School in 1947 and attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of Phi Mu. While at UGA, Lou met her husband, Jim Brown of Savannah. After Jim graduated, they were married and lived in Florida and Ohio before returning to Georgia to raise their family. Lou and Jim were married for 50 years until Jim’s death in 2001. A devoted wife and mother, Lou was heavily involved in her chil dren’s various activities in Decatur and Roswell. She was an active member and leader with Jim at Roswell and Commerce Presbyte rian churches. She moved to Young Harris in 2012. Lou was a past president of the Commerce Garden Club and a member of the Colonial Dames. Always generous and sharing, she loved reading, gardening, deco rating and being with her family. She had several lifelong friends whom she cherished deeply. She is predeceased by her parents; her husband, Jim; and her brother, Jim Whiting of Albany. Survivors include her brother, Walton Davis (Mary Elizabeth), Canton; sister-in-law, Margaret Whiting, Albany; daughter, Tish Lashley (Joe), Young Harris; son, Grant Brown, Nicholson, grand daughter, Catharine Roberts (Charlie); two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Mary Hardee, Sa vannah. A graveside service will be held at a future date at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to The Carey Louis Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the University of Georgia’s Disability Resource Center, 825 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, Ga. 30602, 706-542-8719. (You may give online at give. UGA.edu and designate the scholarship) or the Smile Train at do- nate.smiletrain.org. Banister-Cooper is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Brown. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Nellie Merle Tolbert Burroughs NICHOLSON — Nellie Merle Tolbert Burroughs, 94, Nichol son, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Burroughs was born in Commerce, to the late Wiley Monroe and Nellie Lucille Seagraves Tolbert. Mrs. Burroughs was a mem ber of Erastus Christian Church and she retired from Independent Life Insurance Company. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burroughs was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Eugene Burroughs. Mrs. Burroughs is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Burroughs, Royston; sons, Dennis Burroughs, Hull, and Douglas Burroughs, Commerce; sister, Linda Lowery, Lawrenceville; four grandchil dren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service: Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. from Eras tus Christian Church with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr. and Carl Beckham officiating with the interment following in the church cemetery. Family to receive friends: Friday, March 3 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Erastus Christian Church Playground Fund, 2050 Neece-Commerce Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30530. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Randall Dewitt Carlan MAYSVILLE — Randall Dewitt Carlan, 74, Maysville, died peacefully at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Carlan was bom in Gillsville, to the late Johnny Randolph and Annie Mae Reid Carlan. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Korea. Mr. Carlan was a retired poultry and cattle farmer. In addition to his parents, Mr. Carlan was preceded death by his brother, Hoyt Carlan; and sisters, Mildred Wilson and Grace Gowder. Mr. Carlan is survived by his wife, Ora Dale Duckworth Carlan, Maysville; daughter, Crystal Fricks (Jeff), Commerce; granddaugh ter, Kayla “Bug” Fricks, Commerce; sisters, Thelma Brown, Homer, Evelyn Baker, Nicholson, and Brenda Garrison (John), Gainesville; brothers, Swayne Carlan (Queenola), Maysville, Gene Carlan (Mar tha Jo), Commerce, and Pete Carlan (Sarah), Lula; brother-in-law, Nolen Pritchett, Maysville; and a great number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Funeral service: Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Phil Parks and Tim House officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Sunday, March 5, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Rev. Bill E. Carpenter JEFFERSON — Rev. Bill E. Carpenter, 86, Jefferson, entered the presence of His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Rev. Carpenter was a bi-vo- cational minister serving churches in Northeast Georgia for over a half-century and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church at Statham. He was bom in Oakwood, to the late Lorena Boling Car penter and Roy Lee Carpenter and was “bom again” in 1945 at Oakwood Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Bobbie Carpenter Foster; his brother, Fred Dennis Carpen ter; and brother-in-law, Eugene B. Dalton. He began singing gospel music early in life with his two sisters, Betty and Bobbie, and his brother, Dennis, at churches and “all- night singings” in the Southeast. He met his future wife Martha Ash in 1956 while singing at a church during his college days. He was an honor graduate of North Georgia College where he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation. He served as a graduate assistant in the Department of Business Ad ministration at Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina, while he worked on a second degree. He also was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Florida Bible College. After college, he managed a radio station in Washington, was married August 20, 1961, was ordained as a Baptist minister in September of 1961; and was called back into service in October 1961 during the Berlin Crisis to serve as a 1st Lieutenant in the Signal Corps at Fort Meade, Maryland. After his final military service, he was selected in September 1962 to serve in the member and public relations department at Jackson EMC as an editor assuming duties of publications, ad vertising and member service programs and was later promoted to manager of member services. He also served as acting general manager during 1969. While employed at Jackson EMC, in 1963, he became pastor of his first church, Tate’s Creek Baptist Church near Toccoa. During his long ministry, he also served as pastor of five other Baptist churches: Crooked Creek in South Jackson County; Chattahooch ee, Flowery Branch; Blacks Creek, Commerce; Central Baptist, Athens and Enon at Alto. During his ministry, he was privileged to mentor a large number of young people who were preparing for ministry and Christian service. In March 1970, he was selected to serve on the board of direc tors of Jackson EMC and served until his retirement in May 2022. As a director he served in the office as secretary-treasurer, vice chairman and chairman. His combined service as an employee and director at Jackson EMC reached a total of 60 years. He also served on the board of directors of Georgia Electric Membership Cooperation and was on the advisory board of Oglethorpe Power Cooperation. In 1971, he co-founded Neighborhood Gospel Missions, Inc. now headquartered near Lexington and served as president for 32 years. In 1983, he established Gateway Monument Co., Inc. and was a member of the Elberton Granite Association and a Georgia mar ble dealer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Martha Ash Carpenter; sis ter, Betty C. Dalton; brother-in-law, John C. Foster Sr.; sister-in- law, Mildred Carpenter; and a number of cherished nieces, neph ews and cousins. Family to receive friends: Monday, March 6, 2023, from 11:25 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1975 High way 82, Statham. A service to honor his life will follow at 2 p.m.in the church sanctuary. A committal service will follow at Memori al Park Cemetery, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neighborhood Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 587, Lexington, Ga. 30648. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Carlene W. Clements COMER — Carlene W. Clements, 77, Comer, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James Hoyt and Kathleen Wil son; also preceded by her husband of 45 years, Bobby Ray Clem ents; and sister, Shirley Ann Perry. She was a longtime member of Meadow Baptist Church where she was active in the Joy Group. Survivors are daughters, Carla (Marc) Patterson and Christa (Lewis) Burdette; son, Cory (Tracy) Clements; brother, Altrin (Janice) Wilson; grandchildren, James Ray Clements, William Chase (Mallory) Burdette, James Matthew Patterson and Emma Ann (Peyton) Oglesby; and one great-grandchild, Karli Lynn Oglesby. Funeral service: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Mead ow Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sama officiating. Mrs. Clements will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. The inter ment will be in Meadow Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Meadow Baptist Church or TJ and Friends Foundation, Inc, https://tjand- friendsfoundation.com/. Lord and Stephens Funeral Homes, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements.www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 William G. “Bill" Davidson ROME — William G. “Bill” Davidson, 92, Rome, formerly of Atlanta, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Mr. Davidson was bom in Maysville, to the late Paul and Mahuldah Wilson Davidson on December 14, 1939. He was a graduate of the Universi ty of Georgia, was a Veteran of Korea, serving in the U. S. Air Force, and was a businessman for many years in the Atlanta area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Teddy and Robert Davidson. Surviving are his wife, Bobbye Jo Davidson; son, Michael Da vidson; brother-in-law, Doug (Beth) Wilson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral service: Friday, February 17, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the Trion First Baptist Church with Dr. Warren Moorehead and Pastor Casey Bramlett officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Ac tive pallbearers were Wil Graham, Tristan Graham, Steve David son, Ryan Starks, Tony Walker and Taso Karahalios. The “Wilson Cousins Lunch Bunch" were honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Sal vation Army. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Carolyn Faye Dutton CARNESVILLE — Carolyn Faye Dutton, 76, Camesville, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Troy and Cora Cowart; she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Dutton; her son. Chuck Lamar Boswell; daughter, Rachelle Leigh Bo swell; and a sister, Janie Marie Huff. Survivors include daughter, Tina Michelle Boswell Tally (Larry Earl Tally Jr.); brother, Dennis Troy Cowart; grandchil dren, Whisper Nicole Boswell, Cole Lee Boswell and Payton Anthony Boswell; great-grand children, Noah Carter, Nate Carter, Braley Roach, Trinity Roach, Lilyana Boswell and Jackson Boswell; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral service: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, with nephew, Clay Huff officiating. The interment will be in Colbert Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Robert L “Bobby" Fields Sr. JEFFERSON — Robert L. "Bobby" Fields Sr., 82, Jefferson, entered rest Saturday, March 4, 2023. Mr. Fields was bom in Atlan ta, a son of the late Albert and Annie Lois Howard Fields. Mr. Fields was a member of Sto- nepath Church and was retired from Jackson Electric Mem bership Corporation. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fields is preceded by his wife, Dorothy Nell Harris Fields; sons Ronnie Elrod and Greg Spencer; brothers Billy, Loyd and Raymond Fields; and a great-granddaughter, Juni Fields. Survivors include daugh ters, Sherri Ballew (Randy), Watkinsville, Lori Andrews (Rob), Gainesville, and Kristi Strickland (Carey), Jefferson; sons, Robbie Fields (Deneen), Jefferson, and Rodney Spencer, McDonough; grandchildren, Kayla and Kelsie Ballew, Alyssa and Ashleigh An drews, Jake (Lizzy) and Reuben Fields, Peyton and Aaron Strick land, Josh Spencer and Holly Presley; five great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Kina Williams, also survives. Funeral service: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. from the Stonepath Church with the Reverend Carey Strickland officiating. A private burial will be held at a later time. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 10- 11 a.m. at the church. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Libera Pilla Gentile BRASELTON — Libera Pilla Gentile, 92, Braselton, entered rest Friday, March 3, 2023. Mrs. Gentile was bom in Colie Sannita, Beneveto, Italy, a daughter of the late Gennaro and Maria Martuccio Pilla. Mrs. Gentile was a seamstress. Mrs. Gentile enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with her family. Survivors include a son, John Gentile (Joanne), Braselton; daugthers, Nancy Ferreri (Nick), Trumbull, Conneticutt.and Lisa Egan (Kevin), Tampa Palms, Florida; and five grandchil dren, Nick Wildason-Ferreri, Carly Egan, Dana Egan, Allison Egan and Nina Ferreri. Funeral service: Monday, March 20, 2023, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Luis Ortiz officiat ing, with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens. Family to receive friends: Monday, March 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfu- neralhomeinc .com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 5-11 Jose Guadalupe Moreno Gomez BUFORD — Jose Guadalupe Moreno Gomez, 46, Buford, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Mr. Gomez was born in Mexi co City, Mexico, a son to the late Pedro Moreno Rivera and the late Maria Del Carmen Gomez Hernandez. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife, son, brothers, sisters and nephews. Funeral Mass: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch. The Cel ebrant will be Father Ignacio Morales. Funeral service: Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Park Braselton Chapel. The burial will follow on a later date in the San Mateo Nopala Cemetery in Mexico City, Mexico. Family to receive friends: Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. 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 March 5-11
