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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
BARROW NEWS-JOURNAL
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Obituaries
Betty June Babe
Betty June Babe went by many names, Mom, Nina, Nana,
GG and Grandma were the most common callings for this kind,
mischievous, no filter, animal adoring person. After a full life of
92 years, she departed this world on Thursday, August 26,2021
surrounded by her greatest accomplishment, a legacy of un
conditional love, personified by every generation of her family.
Both of her daughters and son, nearly all of her grandchildren
from near and far, and even her 3-year old great-grandchild
(who was eager to see Jesus in person come pick up GG and
was very disappointed that a man from the funeral home came
instead) were all gathered around her as her spirit left her body.
It is the kind of death that
I think many of us hope for;
a full room of loved ones,
holding our hands, laugh
ing as we tell stories, and the
warmth of togetherness. In
fact, the warmth in that room
was so great, that my aunt
caught on fire as she was say
ing her goodbyes to my even-
in-death-witty grandmother.
As it turns out she was just
leaning a little too close to
a candle and was not in fact
spontaneously combusting. I
can hear my grandmother cracking herself up. That’s what she
liked to do, make herself laugh, typically at the expense of one
of us.
A large part of her wit stemmed from her unrelenting inabil
ity to filter anything that came out of her mouth. She told you
exactly what she thought and was not discreet about it in any
way. She also offered strange words of encouragement. For
example, her devoted and loving family decided to surprise
her one Thanksgiving by traversing the country to share the
holiday together with her. I went to pick her up and take her
to my mom's house where everyone was waiting to surprise
her. In the car, she kept going on and on about missing her
daughter and grandchildren out in Oregon and she wished she
could see them and then she went on to talk about how long it
had been since she spent a holiday with her son in Alabama and
her grandchildren down there and that the holidays just aren’t
the same anymore with so much family missing. To lighten the
mood, and to remind her of how incredibly thoughtful I am as
a granddaughter, I said, “Well I come visit you frequently so
you get to see me all the time!’’ The woman literally waved her
hand at me as if I were a fly getting too close to her meal. I ex
claimed, “What am I? Chopped liver!?” And then I saw a small
smile crack on her face and she said, “I really like chopped
liver,” like that was supposed to make me feel better. Needless
to say, she absolutely loved the surprise of seeing her distant
loved ones right there with her.
The only things my grandmother loved more than all of us
were food and animals. Most of our conversations were around
cooking or eating or discovering some disgusting ingredient
she cooked into our meals without telling us for years and years
and then found it hilarious to enlighten us much later after the
fact.
Aside from food, we talked about animals such as all of her
pets she ever had including her very first dog that she bought
for $4 after work from the candy shop in the 1940s. She loved
her animals dearly and all of her grand-animals. She believed
you could know all you needed to know about a person by the
way they treated other creatures.
I am fortunate to have so many memories and stories of this
person that I love so deeply, but the thing that I think we can
undeniably take away from her is her unwavering and com
pletely unconditional love. We throw the words unconditional
love around but I don’t think we always truly know what that
means. You could come to her with any flaw, any mistake and
she would love you in spite of it all. She would say. “That’s
okay sweetheart, I still love you a bushel and peck and it will
be alright.” And she meant it. And she was right.
While we have been expecting this day for quite some time
now, it is still incredibly difficult to feel her absence, but I
notice her love is everywhere. Because she loved so deeply,
so genuinely, and without judgment or regard, I find myself
surrounded by that love in my family as we have gathered to
celebrate her. She left a legacy of laughter and love that has
transcended generations and will continue to for many more
to come. We love you always and will miss you forever, Nana,
GG, Grandma. Nina, Mom.
She is survived by her children, Sandy and husband Mark
Himsl, Christine and husband Doug Dickinson, and Gary and
wife Vickie Williams; her deal’ brother Don Jones; six grand
children; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Lord
and Stephens, Danielsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madison
County Animal Shelter.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville is in charge
of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of August 29-September 4
Terry Franklin Baxter
PENDERGRASS — Terry Franklin Baxter. 51, Pender
grass, entered into rest Saturday. August 28,2021.
Mr. Baxter was bom in Royston, a son of Frank and Rober
ta “Cooter” Kilgore Baxter of Ila and was a diesel mechanic
with Air Gas Corporation.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Baxter is survived by his
wife, Lisa Wilson Baxter, Pendergrass; two sons, Terry
“Scoot” Baxter (Hannah). Jefferson, and Nicholas “Worm”
Baxter (Maggie), Pendergrass; grandchildren, Hank Thomas
Baxter and Kennady Lankford; brother, Tony Baxter, Ila; and
a sister, Lisa Brookshire (Myles), Homer.
Funeral service: Wednesday, September 1,2021 at 11 a.m.
from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Reverends
David Maddox and Palmer Pace officiating with burial to
follow in Evans Memory Gardens. Gentlemen honored as
pallbearers are Randy Simpson, Brian Hicks, Vance Swain,
Blake Brookshire, Michael Lewallen and Donnie Chapel.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from
6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.kid-
soutdoors.org.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jeffer
son, Georgia. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralho-
meinc.com.
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Week of August 29-September 4
William Nathan Carey
William Nathan Carey, 57, passed away on Tuesday, Au
gust 24, 2021.
He was the son of the late
Everett and Mary Carey of
Danielsville. Nathan was
bom in Athens on October
30, 1963. He grew up in
Danielsville, where he grad
uated from Madison County
High School in 1982. He
resided in Oconee County
where he raised his family.
Nathan had a 32-year career
in the cable business. He
was the owner/operator of
the company “Carey.com".
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Everett and Mary Carey; and his younger
brother Neal Carey.
Nathan is survived by his daughters, Kasi, Kassidy,
Kaylee and Katie Beth Carey; his brothers, Nelson Car
ey (Caroline) and Nolan Carey (Angela); nephews: Clint
Carey (Whitney), Conrad Carey (Brenda), Trenton Carey,
Cole Carey and Bronson Carey; and niece, Kellie Brezeale
(Jeremy).
Graveside service: Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11 a.m.
at the Ila Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Curtis Carey, Scott
Carey, Clint Carey, Conrad Carey, Bronson Carey and Cole
Carey. Family and friends are welcome.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga. is in
charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of August 29-September 4
Keith Lloyd Conner
JEFFERSON — Keith Lloyd Conner, 69, Jefferson, en
tered into rest Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Mr. Conner was bom in
Miami, Florida, a son of the
late Thurman Reed Conner
and Marilyn Kathleen Lloyd
Conner of Seminole, Flori
da. Mr. Conner was a retired
paramedic with Children’s
Health Care of Atlanta.
Survivors, in addition
to his mother, are his wife,
Maria Isabel Aguilar Con
ner, Jefferson; two daugh
ters, Joan Dobbs (Michael),
Jefferson, and Alexa Pace
(Brian), Monticello; three
sons, Kyle Conner (Julie), Buford, Nathan Conner (Jack
ie), Buford, and Jared Conner (Clara), Jefferson; brother,
Tom Conner (Bea), St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren,
Jordan Fraley, Andrea Fraley, Alex Conner, Baylee Pace,
Jordan Pace, Weston Conner, Lexis Conner, Avery Dobbs,
Mollie Conner, Tristyn Conner, Camryn Conner, Kayden
Conner, Riley Pace, Aubrey Conner and Taylor Conner;
one great-grandson, Conner Studivant; and several nieces
and nephews also survive.
Funeral service: Wednesday, September 1,2021 at 4 p.m.
from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Bishop Chris
topher Walker officiating with burial to follow in Evans
Memory Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 1,
2021 from 2- 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Those attending
are asked to wear protective masks and maintain safe social
distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory
of Mr. Keith Lloyd Conner to Children’s Health Care of
Atlanta at www.choa.org/.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jef
ferson, Georgia. Online condolences at www.evansfuner-
alhomeinc.com.
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Week of August 29-September 4
Maxine Buffington Crane
MAYSVILLE — Maxine Buffington Crane, 86, Mays-
ville, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
Bom on May 12, 1935
in Cleveland, Mrs. Crane
was the daughter of the late
Otha Berrian and Ruth Yates
Buffington. She was the
widow of Bobby Talmadge
Crane, retired from The
Jackson Herald, a member
of Lebanon United Method
ist Church, and was preced
ed in death by a sister, Alma
Combs.
Survivors include a son,
Doug (Anita) Crane; daugh
ters, Gretta Ward and Caro
lyn (Sandy) Spurlock; sister, Sadie (Harvey) Wilson; grand
children, Derek Wardlaw, Kayla Presley, Eli (Savannah)
Sanders and Jake Crane; great-grandchildren, Peyton Haw
kins and Kenley Roesner; four step-grandchildren; seven
step-great-grandchildren; three nieces; and one nephew.
Funeral service: Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11 a.m. at
Lebanon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marshall
Dale officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Friday, August 27, 2021 from
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome or memorial gifts may be made
to Lebanon United Methodist Church at 3664 Lebanon
Church Rd„ Gillsville, GA. 30543.
Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneral-
homecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie
Funeral Home, Commerce, Ga.
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Week of August 29-September 4
Sarah Ann Daniel
COMMERCE — Sarah Ann Daniel. 82. Commerce, passed
away Sunday August 29, 2021.
She was the daughter of
the late Willie and Texie Ann
Thomas White and a member
of the Madison Street Baptist
Church. She was preceded
in death by her first husband,
Richard Ivester; her second
husband. Bobby Daniel; and
siblings, Geraldine Toney,
Quinton White, Thomas
White, Virginia Standridge,
Billy White, J.W. White and
Charles "Bootsy” White.
Survivors include her son,
Waymon (Gail) Ivester, Com
merce; daughter, Elaine (Jim)
Marsh, Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Erica Buckner
(Brent), Steven Marsh, Morgan Chandler (Dylan) and Logan
Ivester; great-grandchildren. Evelyn and James Buckner; two
step-sons. Randy Daniel and Raymond Daniel, a step-daughter,
Wanda Bond; along with a number of step-grandchildren and
step- great-grandchildren.
Graveside service: Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 2 p.m.
from Grey Hill Cemetery with Pastor Matt McKinney officiating.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 1. 2021 from
12 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to
Madison Street Baptist Church. Commerce, or to Kindred Hos
pice, Athens. To plant a tree in memory of Sarah Ann (White)
Daniel, please visit our floral store.
Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhome-
commerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral
Home, Commerce, Ga.
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Week of August 29-September 4
CoryEsten Doriety
ATLANTA — Cory Esten Doriety, 38. Atlanta, died Friday,
August 13, 2021 in Atlanta.
Cory was born on June 11,
1983 in Albany. He grew up
and lived in Snellville in Gwin
nett County. Cory was current
ly a resident of Atlanta. He
graduated from Brookwood
High School in Snellville and
attended Perimeter College.
After joining the Coast
Guard, he lived in California
and Hawaii. He lived in Ala
bama for several years before
returning to Georgia. Cory
loved volunteering for the
Meals-On-Wheels program on
his day off from Dillard's De
partment Store. His seniors and others on his route adored him.
He was always looking for items to help his seniors have a better
life. He often donated items to help them himself, as well as ask
co-workers and others to donate what they needed. Cory was a
member of Snellville First Baptist Church. He shared scripture
with those who would listen. He enjoyed reading, gardening,
politics, playing with his Siamese Cats (his furry children) Chop
sticks and Madonna.
He traveled to different countries on his vacations from work.
He was smart, kind, loving, and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his parents. Sandra and Allen Smith, Cum-
ming, and Chuck and Diane Doriety. Decatur, Aa.; his sister,
Brooke Williamson (Matt), Braselton; brother, Wesley Doriety
(Victoria); niece, Morgan Williamson; nephews. Mason William
son, Vincent Doriety and Esten Doriety, all of Braselton; grand
parents, the late Charles W. Doriety and Mary Doriety, Decatur,
Alabama, and the late Russell R. Gibson and Shirley Gibson, Al
bany; aunts, Wanda Hancock (Elzie) and Donna Wright, Albany;
uncle, Stan Gibson (Yvonne); and cousins, Casey Wright (Con
nor and Ava), Leesburg. Zac Wright (Kayla), Columbus, Jeremy
and Heather Hancock, Albany; and many other beloved family
and friends including Kelly, Diego, Bree and Craig.
A memorial and tribute service will be scheduled at a later date
for family and friends.
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Week of August 29-September 4
Donald “Don” Lee Eberhart
WINDER — Donald “Don” Lee Eberhart, 79, Winder, en
tered into rest Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
Mr. Eberhart was bom in
Fort Payne, Alabama, a son of
the late Homer Lee Eberhart
and the late Odell Simpson
Eberhart, was retired from
General Motors after 42 years
of service and was a charter
member of the Jackson Coun
ty Baptist Church. In addition
to his parents, Mr. Eberhart is
preceded by a brother, Rex Al
len Eberhart.
Survivors include his wife,
Charlotte Arther Eberhart,
Winder; son, Jeffrey Lee
Eberhart and his wife Ginger,
Douglasville; daughter, Dana Wright and her husband Matt,
Rocky Mount, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Michael Lee
Eberhart, Steven Jeffrey Eberhart, Ashley Wright and Colton
Wright; and one sister, Delena Ervin, Fort Payne, Alabama.
Funeral service: Friday, August 27, 2021 at 3 p.m. EST from
the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Lawson and the
Reverend Matt Booher officiating.
Family to receive friends: Friday, August 27, 2021 from
1-3 p.m. EST at the funeral home.
An additional service will be held 1 p.m. CST on Saturday,
August 28, 2021 from Walkers Chapel Methodist Church, 2542
County Road 115, Fort Payne, Alabama. The family will receive
friends at the church from 12-1 CST. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Mr. Eberhart may
be made to the Building Fund of the Jackson County Baptist
Church, 79 Memorial Drive, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson,
Georgia. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.
com.
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Week of August 29-September 4