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PAGE 10 A THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023 Obituaries Mary Elaine Holloway Bennett Delores Faye “Bootsie" Buie Kellum COMMERCE — Mary Elaine Holloway Bennett, 88, Com merce, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at The Oaks- Scenic View in Baldwin. Ms. Bennett was bom in Lennox, on March 22, 1934, daughter of the late Robert Harrison Holloway and the late Corene Porter field Holloway. She was a hearing clerk, having worked for the Social Security Administration and retired from the CDC in 1995. Ms. Bennett was a former member of First Atlanta Baptist Church and current member of the Grove Level Baptist Church in Mays- ville. She was also a Red Hat member. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-brother, Charles Gordon. Survivors include her daughter, Andrea Lisa Grindle (Robert), Homer; grandchildren, Paul Grindle and Bobbie Jo Grindle; and half-siblings. Perry Holloway, Danielsville, Randy Holloway, Danielsville, Jane Turner, Waverly, Tenn., Sammy Gordon, Dan ielsville, Wayne Gordon, Danielsville, and Ann Rowe, Daniels ville. Funeral service: Monday, February 20, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Lyles officiat ing. Interment will follow in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Monday, February 20, 2023, from 12:30 till 2 p.m. at Pruitt Funeral Home. During other times the family will be at their respective homes. Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, Ga., is in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 19-25 COMMERCE — Delores Faye “Bootsie” Buie Kellum, age 81 of Commerce, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Bom on August 28, 1941, Mrs. Kellum was the daugh ter of the late Jesse and Clara Plemmons Buie. She was re tired from St. Mary’s Health Care System, having worked for Dr. Cohen for many years, she was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Jimmy Buie; along with sister, Don na Buie. Survivors include her hus band of 61 years, Sanford “Sonny” Kellum; sons and daughter-in-law, Frankie Kellum and Michael and Dell Kellum; and one grandchild. Funeral service; Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating. Burial will follow at Blacks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Monday, February 20, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, Ga. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February’ 19-25 Marjory Teresa (Keeler) Livengood Jewell Shaffer Berry JEFFERSON — Jewell Shaffer Berry, 75, Jefferson, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Jewell was an avid member of the Hoschton Baptist Church. She also had the whole collection of Gone With The Wind. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bob Berry; grandchildren, Meredith Summers and Cadence Stevens; and great-grandchild, Hazel Summers. Funeral service: Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Hoschton Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Cory Sex ton. Interment will be in the Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn. Family to receive friends: Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Chil dren’s Hospital. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org 706-654-0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 19-25 Jerry Wilson Edwards MONROE — Jerry Wilson Edwards, 85, Monroe, entered rest Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Mr. Edwards was born in Tho- maston, a son of the late Wood- row and Gussie Blount Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a graduate of Jefferson High School, a mem ber of Monroe First Baptist Church and was a retired tech nician with Western Union and Sprint. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Silman Edwards; daughter, Lynn Edwards; son, Brian Edwards (Julie); two granddaughters, Samantha and Eden Edwards; grandson, Jere my Edwards; and brother, Mike Edwards (Deborah) also survives. Funeral service: Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the Monroe First Baptist Church with Dr. Todd Ware officiating with burial of cremains to follow in the Woodbine Cemetery, Jef ferson, Georgia at 4 p.m. Family to receive friends: Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at the Monroe First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Jerry Wilson Edwards to the Monroe First Baptist Church at www.fbcmonroe..com or to FISH at www.fishofwalton.org. 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 February 19-25 Albert “Barty” Byron Hold DAWSONVILLE — Albert "Barty" Byron Holder, 90, Daw- sonville, formerly from Jackson County, passed away on Wednes day, February 15, 2023. Mr. Holder was bom March 20, 1932, in Jackson County, the son of the late Earnest and Ole Mae Holder. Mr. Holder served in the Unit ed States Air Force from 1952- 1956 when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Holder was a member of the Dawsonville Baptist Church and for years served as a Victims Assistance Advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Mr. Holder retired from Ryerson in March of 1994. He enjoyed lis tening to gospel music. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holder is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Holder; son, Larry Holder; grand son, Vince Hardy; and brothers. Jack Holder, Baxter Holder and Brahman Holder. Survivors include son and daughter in law, Steven and Patti Jo Holder, both of Cumming; five grandchildren, Katie Hardy, Libby Jo Holder, Zebulon Holder, Cannon Hunter and Chezleigh Rakestraw; sister, Irene Hackett; sisters-in-law, Edna Crandall and Wilma Holder; brother-in-law Fred Lee, and a host of nieces and nephews. Family to receive friends: Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 12:30-2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, with a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Jackson Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. 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 February 19-25 COLBERT — Marjory Teresa (Keeler) Livengood fell asleep in death on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home in Colbert. “Marge” was bom Septem ber 28, 1933 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and graduated from Sweetwater Union High School in 1951. She married Fran Livengood Sr. on April 11,1954. Soon after she went to school to become a nurse, and later became a nursing instructor, spending many de cades caring for and teaching others how to care for people. She experienced “a turning point” in her faith when, just two days before her son Fran Jr. was born, she first spoke with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Marge had an insatiable thirst for learning, and her brief introduction to Bible truths that day ignited a passion for spiritual things that persisted through the rest of her life. Marge dedicated her life to her God, Jehovah, getting baptized on July 7, 1957. Marge was greatly admired for her zeal and energy. She loved to do puzzles and play games. She was always ready for a game and spent many hours enjoying the company of friends and family while playing cards. She longed to see the future blessings under God’s Kingdom and expressed a strong faith in the resurrection hope as prom ised in the Bible. Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Edith Keeler; and her husband, Fran Livengood Sr. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Fran Liven good Jr. and Lupe Livengood; granddaughter, Megan Johnson and her husband, Brandon Johnson; and many extended fam ily and close friends. Funeral service: Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 4 p.m. at the Danielsville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and can be viewed virtually at http://stream.khconf.eom/player/#/ token/ZGYz-N2U2. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Dan ielsville, is entrusted with arrangements, www.lordandste- phens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February’ 19-25 Mary Lee Meeks MAYSVILLE — Mary Lee Meeks, 88, Maysville, died Fri day, February 17, 2023. Mrs. Meeks was bom in Jefferson to the late Benjamin and El- doma Seabolt Thompson. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Meeks was preceded in death by her husband, James Meeks. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was always there when anyone needed her. She had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community of Maysville. Mrs. Meeks is survived by her son, Mark Edward Meeks (Al ice), Hartwell; daughter, Rae Lee Standridge (Billy), Maysville; brother, Benny Thompson, Nicholson; granddaughters, Holly Phelps and Heather Blackwell; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service: Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11 a.m. graveside at Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Wade Lott officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of ar rangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 19-25 Rachel Mae Powell Rachel Mae Powell, 87, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Sandersville. She was bom on April 3, 1935, to the late I.D. Herring and May- zelle Herring Gearing in Madi son County. Rachel worked as a seamstress for Barrow Manufac turing. She liked country music, especially Loretta Lynn. Rachel was known to be a loving person and was always a high-spirited person. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her hus band, Harold Powell; as well as her two brothers, Will D. and Paul Herring. Rachel is survived by her three sons, Clifford Chambers (Pam), Michael Chambers and Timothy Powell (Patti); four wonderful grand children; and numerous great-grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Smith- MemoryChapel.com for the Powell family. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 19-25 James Clyde Vaughan ALTO — James Clyde Vaughan, 77, Alto, entered rest Mon day, February 13, 2023. Mr. Vaughan was bom in Centralhatchee, the son of the late Quillian James Vaughan and the late Avis Mozell Boyd Vaughan. Mr. Vaughan was a member of New Life Fel lowship in Alto, was a retired crane operator with DeKalb County Government, loved bass fishing and was an honest hardworking man. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vaughan is preceded by his wife of 56 years, Maggie Walls Vaughan; sister, Lisa Vaughan; and grandchildren, Joseph Bradley Clanton Jr. and James Andrew Clanton. Survivors include two daughters, Renee Clanton, Covington, and Kellie Vaughan, Alto; two sisters, Betty Franklin and Jean Horsley, Carrollton; grandchildren, Sierra Bolton, Gainesville, T.C. Garrett (Maxine), Las Vegas, Nevada, and Ashley Clan ton, Covington; and great-grandchildren, Bridgett, Tayler, Ki- ley, Tiffany, Miranda, Paisley, Daisy and Lee. Graveside service: Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 1 p.m. at North Atlanta Memorial Park, 5188 Winters Chapel Road, At lanta, Georgia, with the Reverend Tracey Davidson officiating. Family to receive friends: Friday, February 17, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. James Clyde Vaughan to the Alzheimers Association of Geor gia at www.alz.org. 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 February 19-25 Annie "Ruth” Wendel Annie “Ruth” Wendel, 97, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2023 in Bethlehem. Ruth was bom in Swains- boro, on August 9, 1925 to the late William Gordon Hale and Bertha Edenfield. While growing up on a farm, Ruth took joy in cooking country themed food and she carried this love of cooking into her adulthood. She was an Atlanta Braves fan and loved to trav el. Though known for many things, Ruth was especially known for being a great wife and a great mother. She had a love for all animals, especially Buddy the cat. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Robert Wendel; her two brothers, Quinton and James Hale; as well as her three sisters, Juanita Douglas, Mattie Hale and Evie Dekle. Ruth is survived by her two sons, Chris Wendel and Bobby Wendel (Jennifer); her two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Mi chael Wendel; as well as five great-grandchildren. Family to receive friends: Saturday, February 25,2023, from 12 until 1 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Winder. Following the visitation, there will be a graveside burial at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel.com for the Wendel family. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 19-25 Harold Max West COMER — Harold Max West, 82, Comer, went on to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Max was bom on Octo ber 31, 1940, in Atlanta, to James Harold West and Ag nes Estelle Tillman West. He was raised in College Park, where he attended Russell High School and graduated Class of 1959. While in high school, he was a member of the JROTC and competed on the air rifle team. He attended Georgia Tech and was a member of the rifle team. He was a member of the Army Reserve for six years, where he served in communications. He was a licensed pilot. Max married Edna Athalia Swinson on March 28, 1970. Af ter marriage, they lived in College Park for seven years. Later, they moved to Fayetteville, where they were faithful and active members of Flat Creek Baptist Church for over 30 years. Max served as a deacon and a term as chairman of the board of dea cons and actively worked with the Promise Class for over 20 years. He worked for AT&T for 36 years. Max was a member of the F&AM Lodge in Fayetteville for many years. After retiring, Max and Edna moved to Comer, where they were active mem bers of Comer Baptist Church for 12 years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edna Athalia Swinson West; his son, James Edward West, his wife, Jessica Elizabeth West, and their children, Anna Kate and Morgan Grace; his daughter, Laura Leigh West Timmons, her husband, Stephen Timmons, and their children, Mary Beth, Jackson and Marcus; his sister, Joyce Gibson and her children, Kathleen and Billy; his sister-in-law, Jessie Maroy Swinson Barbee (Steve Barbee); and a large extended family and close friends and members of Flat Creek Baptist Church. Funeral service: Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Comer City Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Friday, February 17, 2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 19-25
