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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS Obituaries John Lee Anderson MACON - John Lee Ander son, Jr., M.D., 81, entered into eternal rest at his home, while surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 17, 2016. John was a member of Vineville Bap tist Church for over 40 years. He was born June 11, 1935, in LaGrange, the son of the late John Lee Anderson and Ruth Palmer Smith Anderson. John was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He spent his formative years in Jefferson, where he was active in 4-H, loved hunting and fishing, and the outdoors. He recalled fondly his trips to Lake Rabun in his youth and his love for the North Georgia mountains. These memories remained with him throughout his life. He graduated with honors in the 1953 class at Jefferson High School, where he lettered in four sports and was selected as Mr. Jefferson High School along with several other superlative awards. In 1956, John graduated with honors from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in zoology and chem istry. At UGA he was a member and officer of BIFTAD Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, as well as, a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society, Demosthenian Literary Society, and Argonauts. He then attended the Medical College of Georgia, where he was a member of Phi Chi medi cal fraternity and received his Medical Doctorate in 1960. Upon graduation from medi cal school in 1960, he mar ried Bobbye Carol Ward and enjoyed 56 wonderful years of marriage. Following gradua tion from the Medical College of Georgia, John and Bobbye moved to Macon, where he completed his rotating Intern ship at Macon Hospital. Upon completion of his internship, he began a residency at MCG when he was drafted into military ser vice. After being commissioned a Naval officer, John served his country in the United States Navy, receiving flight surgeon training in Pensacola, Florida. He was a US Navy Flight Sur geon stationed at the USNAS in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. After serving in the military, he completed a resi dency in radiology at the Medi cal College of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. John became board certified in Diagnostic Radiology, Family Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and Radia tion Oncology. John was the third physician to join the newly organized Radiology Associates of Macon in 1973, where he practiced until his retirement in 1998. He served three years as head of radiology department at Middle Georgia Hospital and was an associate clinical profes sor at Mercer Medical School. John also served on the steer ing committee in founding the Macon Volunteer Clinic, as well as serving as a volunteer for ten years at the clinic. John loved traveling and hunting in many countries, as well as spending time in the North Georgia mountains, but his greatest joy was spend ing time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Bobbye; his three children, Laura Carol Anderson Edwards, John Lee Anderson, III, and Nancy Marie Anderson Hon eycutt (Russell); along with the joy of his life - his six wonder ful grandchildren that he lov ingly referred to as his "Sun beams", Ashley Anne Edwards, John William (Sarah) Edwards, III, Mary Grace Edwards, Caroline Lee Anderson, Elea nor Lee Anderson, and Anna Katherine Honeycutt; his sister, Carol Anderson Nimmons, Wat- kinsville; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his sister, Jan Anderson McGahee, of Roswell. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 22, at 4 p.m., in the chapel at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210. The Rev. Joe McDaniel will offici ate. A private interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery. The family will greet friends follow ing the service. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to Vineville Baptist Church, 2591 Vineville Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31204, or Macon Volunteer Clinic, 376 Rogers Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31204. Register online at www.harts- mort.com. Hart’s at the Cupola, Macon, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. Eddie Bryant JEFFERSON - Eddie Andrew Bryant Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Mr. Bryant was born in Atlanta, the son of the late Milton Cecil Bry ant Sr. and Bertha Lala Johnson Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a paint con tractor and was a vet eran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Ellington Bry ant, Jefferson; children, Eddie Andrew Bryant Jr., Monroe, Gloria Diane Bryant, Hull, Samantha Bryant, Hull, Rob ert Adam Bryant, Good Hope, Mark Lamar Bryant, Jackson County; step-children, Michael, Travis, Terry, Tracy, Tina; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Friday, December 16, in the Hendrick Baptist Church Cem etery in Thomaston, Ga. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) Hope Henry Farmer ATHENS - Hope Henry Farmer, 87, died Saturday, December 17, 2016. Born to the late Curtis and Sybil Brooks Farmer, Hope was a native of Jackson County. Survivors incude his children, James Curtis Farmer, Amanda Benjamin (Kenneth), and David Farmer; step-children, Lynn Fouche, Patricia Rice, Glenn Rice (Prince C. Connie), and Brinda Cowart; eight grandchil dren; and four great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 20, at Lord and Stephens East chapel. Buri al was at Center United Method ist Church cemetery. Lord and Stephens East was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12635) Leonard Ginn MAYSVILLE - Leonard Autry Ginn, 78, entered into rest Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Mr. Ginn was born in Jef ferson, the son of the late Alfred and Narcy Turk Ginn. He worked for the Jack- son County Board of Education beginning in 1968 and retired as the transportation supervisor in 2000. Prior to that, Mr. Ginn worked for the Georgia Forestry Commission for seven years. Mr. Ginn was an avid sports man who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Lebanon Methodist Church. Mr. Ginn was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was pre ceded in death by his brother, James L. Ginn. Survivors include his wife, Jane Jones Whitmire, Maysville; daughters, Krista G. Adkins, Jefferson, Kathy Whitmire, Maysville, and Tammy McKin ney, Maysville; eight grandchil dren, Ella Adkins, Trey Adkins, Ashley Hopper, Blake Brook shire, Ty Finch, Kolton Jones, Gracyn McKinney, Knox McK inney; two great-grandchildren, Finley Hopper and Riot Brook shire; brother, Joe Ginn, Jeffer son; and a nephew, Chip Sims. The funeral services were held on Saturday, December 17, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Carey Strick land officiating. The burial was in the Evans Memory Gardens with Andy Evans, Kolton Jones, Ty Finch, Trey Adkins, Blake Brookshire, Shane Hopper, Chip Sims, Knox McKinney and McCade Sims honored as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan sas 66675. Evans Funeral Home. Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) George Hollomon HULL - George Alton Hol loman, 67, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. Born February 22, 1949, he was the youngest of eleven chil dren of the late Harry E. Hol loman and Ruby Gunter Hollo man. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings William (Bud) Hollo man, Helen H. Bailey and Ann H. Chambers. George was a native of Oglethorpe County but lived most of his adult life in Madison County in the Neese-Sanford Community. He retired with the rank of Captain after over 29 years with the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department. After retirement, he became an active member of the Neese-Sanford Volunteer Fire Department. George was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He played softball for many years and truly loved coaching his daughters and their friends through their softball careers. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Kay (Nelms) Holloman; daughters, Beth Holloman and Adrienne (Alan) Simmons as well as two beloved grandchildren, Walker and Alii Beth Simmons; Other survivors include his siblings Francis H. King, Walter Allen Hollo man, Martha (George) Fortson, Jimmy (Jan) Holloman, Har- riette Holloman, John Cecil (Grace) Holloman, and Bobby (Sybil) Holloman as well as brother-in-law Leonard (Bren da) Nelms, Angela N. Rouse, Judy (Gary) Cochrane and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 20, at Gor don’s Chapel United Method ist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbear ers were the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department Honor Guard. Athens Clarke County Fire Department employees and retirees, and Neese-Sanford Vol unteer Fire Department mem bers served as honorary pall bearers. Donations may be made for the medical expenses of Jackson Arnold (6 y/o) care of Adam Arnold, 3519 Crabapple Hollow Rd„ Nicholson, GA 30565. Lord and Stephens, East was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12635) James King ILA - James Odell King, 75, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Athens Regional. Mr. King was born April 16, 1941, in Maysville, the son of the late Wiseman and Lois How- ington King. He was a mem ber of Bethel Holiness Church and was retired from Reliance. Mr. King was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul King and twin, Otis King. Survivors include his wife, Jean Walls King, Ila; children, Greg King (Pat), Danielsville, and Elaine Carter (Scott), Brookwood, Ala.; grandchil dren, Joshua King, Nick King, and George Rowe; three step- grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and five sisters- in-law. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 17, at Bethel Holiness Church in Ila with the Revs. Marty Smith, Eugene Walls and Tracy Gipson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Whittington, Den nis White, Casey Poole, Steven Horton, Homer Walls and Chris Greenway. All other nieces and nephews served as honorary pallbearers. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12299) Ernest Loggins WINTERVILLE - Ernest Willie Loggins, 74, passed away at his home, surrounded by fam ily, on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Mr. Loggins was a retired painter with the University of Georgia and a life-long farmer. He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War aboard the Navy vessel USS Princeton and was a longtime member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ila. He was preceded in death by his par ents, Buford & Mary (Evans) Log gins, and brothers, Joe Loggins and Johnny Log gins. He is sur vived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley (Wood- all) Loggins, his three children - Keith Loggins, Winterville, Julie (Oscar) LaMadrid, Law- renceville, and James (Jessica) Loggins, Winterville; grandchil dren, Jennifer Loggins, Sharon Palmer, Heather (Nathan) Pills- bury, Gabriella LaMadrid, Anto nio LaMadrid, Daniela LaMa drid, Alex and Cristian LaMa drid, James Michael Loggins, Justin Loggins and Jasmine Loggins; four great-grandchil dren, Alexis, Allison, Aubree and Oliver; four sisters, Ber nice Llewallyn, Bertie Holmes, Louise (Glenn) Seavers, Cathy (Danny) Wood; three brothers, Jimmy Loggins, Woodrow Log gins and Alvin Loggins; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Woodall and Carol Willis, as well as sev eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 19, in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Barnes offi ciating. Burial was in the Jack- son Memorial Park with Anto nio LaMadrid, James Michael Loggins, Nathan Pillsbury, Tom Aiken and Joey Harvey honored as pallbearers. Evans Funeral Home. Jeffer son was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) James Matthews JEFFERSON - James Her bert Matthews, 67, entered into rest Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Mr. Matthews was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Thomas and Estelle Sorrells Matthews. He owned and oper ated Mat thews Con struction and was a veteran of the Unit ed States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Mr. Matthews was preced ed in death by his sisters, Edna Landrum, Elizabeth Gearing; and brother. Tommy Matthews. Survivors include his wife, Betty Joe Standridge, Jefferson; sisters, Louise Matthews, Diane Matthews, and Martha Patrick; brother, Herbert Matthews; grandson, Jonathon Gary; and great-grandchildren. Savanna Hardy, Katelyn Gary, Kaileigh Gary and Kyle Gary. Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 15, from the graveside at the Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Ray Finger officiating. Gentle man honored as pallbearers were Hard Rock Jackson, Ear nest Martin, Billy Watson, Greg Howington, Larry Landrum and Pumpkin (Dennis) Kesler. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments.. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) Dorothy Scarborough WINDER - Dorothy Jose phine Tant Scarborough, 91, entered into rest Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Mrs. Scarborough was born in Rome, Ga., the daughter of the late James Mannon Tant and Rebecca Annie Lou Walker. She was a home maker and of the Chris tian faith. Mrs. Scar borough was preced ed in death by her hus band. James Clark Scarborough; and two sons, John Lewis Armstrong and James David Armstrong. Survivors include three sons, Julian Forrest Armstrong, Jef ferson, Donnie Kenneth Arm strong, Covington, and Johnny Milton Armstrong, Winder; four daughters, Lottie Mae Webb, Stockbridge, Donna Linda Fitch, Marietta, Eunice Fay Pickens, Loganville, and Mary Elizabeth Howell, Kennesaw; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 15, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with burial following in the Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) Ouida Sims DANIELSVILLE - Ouida Nash Alewine Sims, 83, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Mrs. Sims was born in Dan ielsville. on February 15, 1933, the daughter of the late Charlie Nash and Grace Roland Nash. She was an operator having worked at Westclox and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, J.B. Alewine and James Henry Sims; son, O'Neal Alewine; and brothers, Charlie Lee Nash, Thurmond Nash, Neal Nash and Harold Nash Survivors include her sons, Roger Alewine (Elaine), Mike Alewine (Leslie) and Danny Alewine (Debbie), all of Dan ielsville; sisters, Kay Callaway, Carlton, Martha Davis, Daniels ville, Lucy McElroy, Athens, Donna Nash, Danielsville, and Patsy Duffell, Comer; grand children, Joe Alewine (Brandy), Shane Campbell, Wendy Jordan, Chase Alewine and Abby Alew ine; great-grandchildren, Taylor Pitts and Aylah Jordan. Funeral services were held at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 ’ v s / * 1 with the Revs. Jeff Wells and Kendall Callaway officiating. Interment was in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittf- hroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21 2016. (12407) Beatrice Varnum JEFFERSON - Beatrice Holder Varnum, 89, entered into rest Saturday, December 17, 2016. Mrs. Varnum was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Varnum, on December 10, 2016. A joint memorial service will be announced. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) Shirley Sue Webb WINDER - Shirley Sue Luke Webb, 73, entered into rest Sunday, December 18, 2016. Mrs. Webb was born in Bogart, the daughter of the late Lamar and Louise Gunt er Luke. She was retired from Barrow Manufac turing after 20 years of service, 10 years with Empire, and from Ingles after 10 years of service. Mrs. Webb was a member of Pentecost Methodist Church and was a loving wife, mom and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Fos ter; and brother. Junior Luke. Survivors include her hus band, Buddy Lee Webb, Wind er; son, Wesley Partin, Winder; step-daughters, Mechelle Enge- mann and her husband Carl, Loganville, and Wendy Beverly and her husband Denis, Beth lehem; grandchildren, Taylor, Treasure, Rylee, Caitlin, Mat thew, Joshua, Chris, Allen and Misty; and sister, Connie Booth, Danielsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 21, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Dave Stan ton and Brian Davis officiating. Burial was in Evans Memory Gardens. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Andy Aaron, Todd Foster, Ricky Dills, Jer emy Aaron, Brian Dills, Steve Booth, and Matthew Smith. Memorials may be made to Pentecost Methodist Church, 1055 Highway 82, Winder, Georgia 30680. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) Phyllis Baird JEFFERSON - Phyllis Marie Baird, 67, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. Phyllis served in the United States Marine Corps. She vol unteered at Fort Daniel Elemen tary School and found joy in making stained glass. Phyllis was a member of Hope Cross ings Church in Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Hutchinson; mother, Fannie Johnson; broth er, Keith Hutchinson; and sister, Francie Hoyt. Survivors include her hus band of 48 years, Ron Baird; son, Ron Baird and wife, Teri Dawn, Dawsonville; daughter, Veronica Jordan and husband James, Dacula, Valerie Baird, Auburn; brothers, William Hutchinson, Walter Hutchinson and wife Judy, all of North Car olina; and grandchildren, Mer cedes, Catherine, Ronnie and Olivia. Memorial services will be held with military honors at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22, at Hope Crossings Church, 2106 Old Pendergrass Road, Jeffer son, GA, 30549. Pastor Chris Stephens will be officiating. The family will receive friends at 3 p.m., Thursday, December 22, prior to the services at the church. A reception will follow given by friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers contribu tions may be made to a local veterans fund or the American Cancer Society. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements, www.lawsonfu- neralhome.org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12516) PAGE 11A-W Marie Jackson WINDER - Marie Dial Jack- son, 94, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. A native of Oconee County, Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late Ben and Alma Ham ilton Hill. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Stokes Dial; and her second hus band, Virgil Jackson. She had served as a final inspector at Carwood Manufacturing Com pany of Winder. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 21, at the funeral home with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12571) Jacqueline Ulrich CARLTON - Jacqueline Connor Ulrich, 88, was sur rounded by her family as she went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Jackie was born in Bedford, Pa., the daughter of the late James and Sara Painter Conner. She met and married Donald Ulrich in Dubois. Pa. and celebrat ed her 60th anniversary with him on November 22, 2016. To g e th- er they raised their son. Dan iel (Wanda) Ulrich and three daughters. Melody (Allan) Homer, Audrey(Bruce) Miller and Jessie (Peter) Briend in Knoxville, Pa. Carlton was her home for the past 12 years. Jackie truly had a servant’s heart. She was an inspirational teacher of God's Word for all of her adult life. She was dedicated to her family and friends. She spent a great deal of time serving the Carl ton Baptist church community and thanked God every day for the many friends she had there. Jackie loved singing, cooking, swimming, crossword puzzles and she was a fierce Euchre player. Survivors include her lov ing husband Donald; her four children and their spouses; 13 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A celebration of Jackie's life will be held at a later date. Memorials to honor Jackie may be made to Carlton Baptist Church. Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12635) Jerry Wilkes JEFFERSON - Jerry Hugh Wilkes, 68, entered into rest Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Mr. Wilkes was born in Jef ferson, the son of the late Jerome and Sadie Anthony Wilkes.He was a member of the Betha ny United Methodist Church, retired from Johns Manville, and enjoyed woodworking and helping others. Mr. Wilkes was preceded in death by a brother, M.C. Wilkes. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dowdy Wilkes, Jeffer son; two sons, Scott Wilkes, Braselton, Keith Wilkes and his wife Nicole, Jefferson; sister, Linda Wilkes, Winder; and three grandchildren, Hunter Wilkes, Taylor Wilkes and Bailey Wil kes. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 23, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Ross Wheeler and the Rev. Eric Shel ton officiating with burial to fol low in Evans Memory Gardens. Gentlemen honored as pallbear ers are George Wilkes, Bobby Greene, Tony Beatty, Dennis Skelton and Donnie Hall. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, Decem ber 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 4659 Brock ton Road, Jefferson, GA 30549, or Academy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 716, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, is in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2016. (12588) FAX obits to 706-621-4113. Email to: obits @ mainstreetnews.com. Mail to: The Barrow Journal, P.O. Box 908, Jefferson, GA 30549

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