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PAGE 10 A THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 Obituaries Sara Jo Curlin WINDER — Sara Jo Curlin, 94, Winder, passed away Saturday, April 15,2023 at her residence. A native of Winder, Mrs. Curlin was the daughter of the late Matthew and Clara Belle Crowe. She was preceded by her hus band, James Curlin Sr.; a son, Timothy Curlin; and a sister, LuDonia Stinch- comb. Mrs. Curlin was a devout Jehova’s Witness and was a member of the Winder Kingdom Hall. Surviving are two sons, James Curlin Jr., Ft. Worth, Texas, and Doug Curlin, Winder; and six grand children also survive. Funeral service: Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the Winder Kingdom Hall of Jehova’s Witness, 609 Argonne Road, Winder, Georgia 30680. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of ar rangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Navona Gooch Forgay JEFFERSON — Navona Gooch Forgay, 89, of Jef ferson, entered rest Sunday, April 23,2023. Mrs. Forgay was born in Hoschton, the daughter of the late Otis R. Bryant and the late Bertie Taylor Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first hus band, Myron Gooch; her second husband, Robert C. Forgay; and a brother, Horace R. Bryant. Mrs. Forgay worked as a bookkeeper with Gooch Electric and Pumbing Inc. and was a homemaker. She was a member of Galilee Christian Church, Jefferson, and loved playing bridge for over 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy E. Gooch (Barba ra) and Bobby W. Gooch (Susan) both of Jefferson; two step-daughters, Sandra Still (William), Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Susie Payne (Carol), Monroe; two step sons, Bobby A. Forgay (Becky), Conyers, and Tommy Forgay (Shannon), Covington; six grandchildren, Kim- berlie G. Sutterfield (John), Fandrum, S.C., Christopher Gooch (Amber), Jefferson, Justin Gooch (Tara), Mays- ville, Blake Gooch (Jennifer), Jefferson, Kris Johnston (Donnie), Maysville, and Kelli Carter (Joseph), Jeffer son; 14 great-grandchildren, Sean Sutterfield, Austin and Hudson Gooch, Chelsey Winters, Jayden Gooch, Jayse, Kash and Kam Gooch, Addison and Gavin Gooch, Fogan Barbee, Tyler Johnston, Graysen John ston and Brennan Carter; two great-great-grandchil dren, Skyler Johnston and Brixy Winters; and special friends, Joanne Tyson and Raye D. Jackson. Funeral service: Tuesday April 25, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Galilee Christian Church with Pastor Nick Vipper- man officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Memorial Gardens, Commerce. Honored as pallbearers are Chris topher Gooch, Justin Gooch, Blake Gooch, John Sutter field, Jayden Gooch and Coleman Barbee. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 1 until 3 p.m. at Galilee Christian Church. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Gali lee Church Road, Jefferson, Ga. 30549 or First Baptist Church Jefferson Food Bank, 246 Washington Street, Jefferson, Ga. 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Alice Hodges Hanley Alice Hodges Hanley, 93, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was bom January 11, 1930, in Sydnorsville, Yrrginia, the youngest of nine children to the late George Willie Hodges and Annie Blackwell Hodges. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fawrence Guy Huffer; her second husband, Roy Fee Hanley; young son, F.G. Huffer Jr.; brothers, Fewis Hodges (Minnie), Greensboro, N.C., Terry Hodges (Alice), Bassett, Va., Bernard Hodges (Marie), Rocky Mountain, Va., and Dennis Hodges (Ercell), Col linsville, Va.; and sisters, Evelyn Holcomb (Whitten), Staunton, Va., Hazel Brown (Taft), Rocky Mount, Va., and Ruth Merriman (Clay), Fieldale, Va. Mrs. Hanley is survived by her brother, John Feonard Hodges, Staunton, Va.; daughter, Alice Faye Humphrey (Charles); sons, Kenneth Huffer and Robert Fee Hanley (Amy); step-son, Nelson Hanley (JoAnne); daughter-in- law, Nora Huffer Fowler; grandchildren, Brittany Huffer Higdon (Dylan), Jonathan Hanley, Fuke Hanley, Emma Hanley and Joshua Hanley; great-grandchildren, Eva, Eleanor and Bentley Higdon; and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A special recognition to Hannah Blumenshine, care giver, who did so much to make our mother’s life better in her final months. Alice was an active member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church for many years but had been unable to attend in recent years due to poor health. She especially en joyed outings with the Senior Fadies. She had a great love for her family and extended family in Virginia and in 60-plus years she only missed four family reunions in Virginia (two due to COVID restrictions). Alice was loyal, kindhearted, very generous and al ways put others first. She had a true servant’s heart. She was a lifelong reader, enjoyed genealogy, history and especially trips to the beach with her family. One of her greatest joys in life was when she became a grand mother at almost age 67. Funeral service: Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Burial will take place at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church follow ing the service. Pastor Thomas Dial is in charge of ser vices and will be assisted by the Rev. Elizabeth Lazenby. Family to receive friends: Friday, April 21,2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Moon’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Moon’s Grove Baptist Church, 1985 Moon’s Grove Church Rd., Colbert, Ga. 30628 or Madison County Library, 1315 GA-98, Danielsville, Ga. 30633. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be of fered at www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Emily Ann Hill COMMERCE — Emily Ann Hill, 24, Commerce, passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center on Friday, April 21,2023, after a three year battle with colon cancer. Bom in Adanta, Emily was salutatorian of Com merce High School and graduated from Clemson University Magna Cum Lade with a BSN in Nurs ing. Emily was enrolled at Brenau University pursu ing her career as a cardiac nurse practitioner. Emily worked at Piedmont Ath ens Regional Medical Center in the Cardiovascu lar Intensive Care Unit. She was the daughter of Dr. J Clark Hill III and Do reen (Hart) Hill, Commerce. Emily was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roland and Wilma Perdue Hill of Homer, and J. Robert Hart of Jefferson. In addition to her parents, Emily is survived by her sisters, Maggie and Callie Hill, Commerce; her grand mother, Marcella Hart, Jefferson; her boyfriend, Ryan Van Dyke; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Family to receive friends: Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at Little Ward Funeral Home. A private burial service will be held at a later date with Dr. Carlton Allen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia, P.0 Box 49309, Athens, Georgia 30604. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Lynne A. Jeffers Lynne A. Jeffers, 63, went to Heaven on Thursday, April 20, 2023, following a valiant battle with cancer. Mrs. Jeffers was married for 40 years to Gary Jef fers; they made their home in Danielsville. In addition to her husband, survivors are her children Megan Jeffers and Ben Jeffers (Rebecca); grandchildren, Abby Lynne, Landon, Al- iza, Madison and Conley. Mrs. Jeffers was the daughter of the late Hub and Carol Carey Akin. Mrs. Jeffers was a mem ber of Trinity Baptist Church. She retired from the Mad ison County School System after more than 30 years of service as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. Funeral service: Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. Robby Brown and the Rev. Ben Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ila Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 1:30 until 3 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Abby Lynne Hardman Education Fund at First Citizens Bank, c/o Sherry Allen, 300 General Daniels Ave., Dan ielsville, Ga. 30633. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Ronald Joseph Sather STATHAM — Ronald Joseph Sather, 47, Statham, passed away on Wednesday, April 12,2023. Born on October 20, 1975, he was the son of Barbara Jean Flowers Kiddy and the late Christian M. Sather. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Kiddy, Statham; three children, Jayden Sather, Anna Musser and Bendy Sparks; two brothers, Christian Sather Jr., Athens, and Robert Sather, Flowery Branch; sister, Laura Patrick, Colbert; eight nieces and nephews; and six great nieces and nephews. Funeral service: Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Bogart Christian Church, 194 Elder St., Bogart, Ga. 30622 with the Reverend Allen Rogers officiating. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Watkinsville, is entrusted with arrangements, www.lordandstephens. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Edward Allen Savage COMMERCE — Edward Allen Savage, 60, Com merce, passed away Friday, April 21,2023. He was the son of Geneva B. Savage of Maysville and the late Charles William Savage. In addition to his father Mr. Savage was preceded in death by his wife, Kelly C. Savage. In addition to his mother, Mr. Savage is survived by his son, Matt Savage, Commerce; a brother, Tim Sav age, Maysville; sister-in-law, Kim (Tommy) Hill, Ho mer; and nephew, Nolan Hill, Homer. Funeral service: Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating with burial in Jackson Memo rial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Wednesday, April 26,2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Ivie Funeral Home,, Commerce, is in charge of ar rangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Johnny Hugh “Hughie” Wells STATHAM — Johnny Hugh “Hughie” Wells, 60, Statham, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Wells was bom on April 27, 1962, in Monroe, to the late Jerry Wells and Shirley Peppers Wells. He lived in Barrow County most of his life and attend ed Bethlehem Church. Mr. Wells was an avid Georgia football fan and enjoyed playing golf. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wells; daugh ters, Megan Hill (Tyson) and Tara Duym (Zach); grandchildren, Isaiah and Charlee Hill; siblings, Ed die Wells and Joy Ashe (Terrell); mother-in-law, Faye Sanders; sister-in-law, Cindy Carter (Phil). He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral ar rangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 23-29 Anita Wright WINDER — Anita Wright, 93, Winder, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. Mrs. Wright was born November 18, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John and Anna Housinger. She was a member of Winder First United Methodist Church and the W.Y Smith Sun day school class. One of her favorite hobbies was cooking for her family. They were everything to her and she always made everyone feel welcomed and loved. She is survived by her children, Roger Wright, Gail Hunter and Mike, Ron Wright and Jackie, Tim Wright and Lisa and Gary Wright; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; broth er, John Housinger and Judy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Bill Wright; and a son, Russ Wright. Funeral service: Friday, April 28, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel in Winder. Family to receive friends: Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week ofA[pril 23-29
