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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023 THE JACKSON HERALD PAGE 11A Obituaries mistead and John Fouts, all of Hoschton; sisters, Cynthia (Tate) Paige, Downer’s Grove, Illinois, and Brenda Kaye (Steve) Wright, Knoxville, Tennessee. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, John Lamar Griffitts; and her parents, George Wilford and Pauline Justice Matthews. Peggy was a native of Maryville, Tennessee, and a Maryville High School graduate, class of 1960. She attended the University of Tennessee for a brief time before marrying to become a stay-at-home wife and mother. To know Peggy was to love her; she had one of the sweetest and kindest hearts and was truly the definition of unconditional love. She was her fam ily’s biggest cheerleader and could be counted on for unlimited support. Her home was always open for fellowship and food, and she would entertain everyone with her generous laughter. She could get tickled over something that most people would find only mildly amusing (or even not funny at all), but her laugh was so contagious, she would easily and quickly have others joining in her giggling. She was a fabulous grandmother “Mona” to not only her own grandchildren, but also their many friends whom she doted on. She was “famous” for her pecan pies, which she lovingly made for family and many friends. Peggy liked going out to eat Mexican and espe cially enjoyed taking family and friends out with her. Please celebrate her by joining for one last Mex ican meal with her this Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Lawson Funeral home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome. org, 706-654-0966. There will be no formal service, just an informal gathering of those she loved and those who love her family. The family will be there beginning at 5 p.m. to welcome friends. Peggy cherished springtime; to honor that, the family will be wearing spring colors, please consider wearing them also. Memorial donations may be made to www.bags- forbrett.org to benefit Peggy’s beloved nephew Brett Paige. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Larry Hugh Hart COMMERCE — Larry Hugh Hart, 74, Com merce, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hart was bom in Commerce to the late Hugh D. and Louise Pace Hart. Mr. Hart was retired as a motor assembler from Baldor. In addition to his par ents, Mr. Hart was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Larry Hart. Mr. Hart is survived by his wife, Hilda Long Hart, Commerce; two grandchildren, Kristopher Hart (Katelyn) and Kassady Hart; three great-grandchil dren, Mason, Raeleigh and Lylah; brother, Danny Hart, Royston; and sisters, Carole Wilkes, Jefferson, and Peggy Evans, Rome. Luneral service: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Litde-Ward Luneral Home with Gary Davis officiating with the inter ment following at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Lamily to receive friends: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Little-Ward Luneral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Pamela Kaye Lee MAYSVILLE — Pamela Kaye Lee, 63, Mays- ville, entered rest Monday, March 20, 2023. Mrs. Lee was bom in Clarksville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Bobby and Jean Hollis Evans, was a homemaker and a member of Pond Pork Bap tist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Lee, Mays- ville; children, Shena Huskin (Josh), Maysville, Re gina Guzman (Amulfo), Maysville, Michelle White (Danny), Toccoa, Shannon Lee (Savannah), Jeffer son, and Kevin lee (Jessica), Arcade community; 18 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Tam my Patton (Glenn), Commerce; brothers, Rex Evans (Kathy), Gillsville, and Neil Evans (Cathy Baker), Maysville; and several nieces and nephews also sur vive. Luneral service: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the Pond Pork Baptist Church with the Reverend Johnny Knight officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Lamily to receive friends: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Evans Luneral Home. Evans Luneral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condo lences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 John Morgan Nix GAINESVILLE — John Morgan Nix, 74, died Sat urday, March 25, 2023, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. “Today is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it,” was one of his favorite things to say. His family rejoices in knowing he is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was bom on June 3,1948 in Commerce, the son of Hal Morgan and Geneva Holcomb Nix. John was a star athlete, excelling as football quar terback and captain of the basketball team at Com merce High School. John graduated from the University of Georgia in 1970 with a degree in Political Science and in 1981 with a Master of Accounting degree. He began his distinguished career in accounting when he joined Bates Carter & Co. in 1981. While at Bates Carter from 1981-2013, he demonstrated vision and strategy. John served as managing partner from 1995-2009. John became involved in the Georgia Society of CPAs, serving several temis on the GSCPA Board of Directors and president in 2001. He later served on the American Institute of CPAs Council, which is the gov erning board of the accounting profession throughout the United States, chairing on the Strategic Perfor mance Management Committee. He served his community through leadership and board positions in numerous organizations including the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Hall County, the Business School of North Georgia College and State University, SunTrust Bank of Northeast Georgia, the Gainesville Arts Coun cil, the Good News Community Health Center, the Gainesville Action Ministries and the Rehabilitation Industries of Northeast Georgia. John served two temis as deacon chair for the First Baptist Church of Gainesville where he also taught The Kindred Spirits Sunday School class for close to 30 years. He volunteered his talents to the Chatta hoochee Country Club serving two temis on the board of directors and led the club as president from 2010- 2011. Most recently, John temied off the boards of North east Georgia Health System and Northeast Georgia Medical Center after 12 years, including eight years as chairman of the board of NGMC and serving on the executive committee of NGHS. John was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with his beloved group of golfing buddies on a weekly basis. He was known to wage some friendly bets on the course to keep things interesting. He loved fishing and took multiple fishing trips with friends across the United States. There have been plenty of, “the fish was this big,” stories to go around. During his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, making beautiful pieces of furniture that are enjoyed by his family and one of his pieces can be seen in the foyer of Bates Carter & Co. “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be un informed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13- 12 John is survived by his wife, Linda Powers Nix; his daughter, Kasey Nix Willis, her husband, Reese Willis, their sons, John Lawson and Graham; son Hal Morgan Nix, his wife, Kahra Manji Nix, their chil dren, Merritt James, Kathryn Davis and John Morgan; and his sister, Mary Nix Pittman. Funeral service: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville. A reception hosted by The Kindred Spirits Sunday School class will follow in the reception hall. The family would appreciate charitable donations made to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Annetta “Annie” Myers Robbins ATHENS — Annetta “Annie” Myers Robbins, 83, Athens, entered rest Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Mrs. Robbins was bom in Sewanee, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Revus and Lillie Burt Myers, was a retired associate of Walmart Corporation, was of the Baptist faith and formerly sang with the gospel singing groups, The Proclaimed and Everlasting. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Robbins is preced ed by her husband, William Carl Robbins; a sister, Pauline Poster; a brother, Pred Myers; and a grand daughter, Ashley Whirrell. Survivors include a son, David Whirrell (Wanda), Bogart; three nieces; two nephews; and many friends. Luneral service: Pri- day, March 24, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Luneral Home with burial to follow in the Center Church Cem etery in Nicholson. Lamily to receive friends: Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Evans Luneral Home. Evans Luneral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condo lences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Dr. Michael William Roth BRASELTON — Dr. Michael William Roth, Bra- selton, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Michael was bom on April 13, 1958, in Pat erson, New Jersey, and leaves behind his lov ing wife, Sarina Rowley Roth; his parents, Har old and Adaline Roth; his sister, Darren Shartle and her husband Bill; his niece and nephews, Rachel LaGrosse (and husband, John), Brandon Nash (and wife, Carrin), and Justin Nash (and wife, Christie). Michael grew up in Willingboro, N.J., and grad uated from Holy Cross High School. He attended Stockton University and then went to Life Chiroprac tic College, where he obtained his degree, Doctor of Chiropractic, in 1987. Michael met Sarina Rowley In 1999, and they were married on December 9, 2000, at Covenant Presbyte rian Church in Buford, where they have attended and served ever since. After practicing chiropractic for 13 years, Michael became a health coach specializing in nutrition and served as an advocate in the alternative healthcare industry. He also taught anatomy and physiology at Geneva Academy through the church. Michael and Sarina enjoyed travel adventures to gether for many years as well as playing guitar and singing in the church choir. Luneral service: Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 11 a.m.-12p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1420 Rock Springs Road, Buford, Georgia 30519. Lamily to receive friends: Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Lawson Luneral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53 Hoschton, Ga. 30548, lawsonfuneralhome. org. 706-654-0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1 Ruby Simmons Wood Ruby Simmons Wood, 94, died unexpectedly at home on Priday, March 24, 2023. Mrs. Wood was the daughter of the late Prank and Lexie Bond Sim mons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar H. “Blue” Wood; sisters, Cecile Minish and Gladys Seagraves; and brothers, Prazier, Wil lard, Prancis and Elmer Simmons. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Wood (Bill) Tolbert; grandson, Jay (Therese) Hodges; great-grandchildren, Samuel, AbneyMarie and Mar- ley Jane Hodges; sister, Pannie Wood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wood was bom on June 7, 1928. She attended Athens Business College and was employed at At lanta Gas Light where she retired after 30 years of service. In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Luneral service: Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, East. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Lamily to receive friends: Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 1 until 3 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will be at the residence of Bill and Kay Tolbert. Plowers are accepted or donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. Lord and Stephens, Luneral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of March 26-April 1
