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About Jackson herald. (Jefferson, Jackson County, Ga.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 2023)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 THE JACKSON HERALD PAGE 11A Obituaries John C. Briscoe Sr. COMMERCE — John C. Briscoe Sr., 86, Commerce, died Sunday, September 10,2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Briscoe was bom in Snellville to the late Albert Daniel and Rosa Lee Jones Briscoe. He was a member of Maysville Baptist Church and the Lions Club. Mr. Briscoe was retired from Johnson Motor Lines. Mr. Briscoe is survived by Sarah Dunson Briscoe, Commerce; son, Johnny Briscoe (Paula); Debbie Housworth (Mike), Commerce; sister, Ellen Atkinson, Pranklin; four grandchildren, Ashley Beauchamp (Jus tin), Michael Housworth (Bralee), Andy Briscoe (Laura) and Andrea Hudson (Joel); five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. funeral service: Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Little-Ward funeral Home with Dr. Shane Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. family to receive friends: Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Little-Ward funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of September 10-16 Donice Hayes Brown WINDER — Donice Hayes Brown, 68, Winder, died Sunday, September 3,2023. Donice was bom on October 30, 1954, in Winder and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemak er and a member of Mulberry Baptist Church. Donice was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Artis Brown; sons, Christopher Warren Brown and Artis Brown. She is survived by her children, Joel Brown (Sha ron), Buford, Jason Brown (Sheena), Ocala, Llorida, and Jeannie Christensen (Tim), Auburn; grandchildren, Colton Dean Brown, Isabella Grace Brown, soon-to-be baby girl Brown, Rylie Annalynn Christensen, Ayden Scott Christensen, Calli Rene Christensen and Logan Jay Brown; all the children who crossed her life and called her Mama; and brothers, Dennis P. Hayes, Bu ford, and Craig Waycaster, Buford. funeral service: Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 4 p.m. at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Todd Orr will officiate. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, 770-945-6924. Share memories of Donice at hamiltonmillchapel.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of September 10-16 Horace Chambers WINDER — Horace Chambers, 81, Winder, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5,2023. Mr. Chambers retired as a buck driver for Har rison Poultry. He was a man who loved deeply in his own unique way, work ing tirelessly to provide for his family. He was an incredibly compassionate and loving individual who gave his all in everything he did. His fierce love and unwavering dedication touched the lives of those around him. His absence will be deeply felt, and his memory cherished. Mr. Chambers was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Chambers and Ruby Roberts; and siblings, Wil liam Chambers, Sarah Mae Hall and Lois Toole. Mr. Chambers is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Lou Chambers, Winder; children, Henry (Wendy) Chambers, Acworth, and Melissa (Glen) Rowe, Winder; and granddaughter, Abigail Gravlin, Acworth. funeral service: Lriday, September 8,2023, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Carter funeral Home with the Rev. Lrankie Green officiating. Burial will follow the service at Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. family to receive friends: Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 5 until 9 p.m. at Carter funeral Home. Carter funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of September 10-16 Sarah Frady Clark JEPPERSON — Sarah frady Clark, 93, Jefferson, en tered rest Thursday, September 7, 2023. Mrs. Clark was bom in Jefferson, a daughter of the late Beecher and Man- dy Lee frady. Mrs. Clark and her late husband Odell were the owners and oper ators of Clark Upholstery Shop for 62 years. Mrs. Clark was a member of New Beginnings Pentecos tal Outreach. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clark is preceded by two sisters, Lillie Mae Lee and Betty Brooks; brother, Jerry frady; and a grandson, Jonathan Skelton. Survivors include two daughters, Jo Anne Clark Crumley (Jimmy), Athens, and Margaret Clark Jolley (Bobby), Danielsville; son, James Odell Clark Jr., Cov ington; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren also survive. funeral service: Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 4 p.m. from the chapel of Evans funeral Home with the Reverends Wayne Norris and Leon Thompson officiat ing with burial to follow in Woodbine Cemetery. family to receive friends: Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. at Evans funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. 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 September 10-16 M. L Dalton BRASELTON — M. L. Dalton, 71, Braselton, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Michael was a kind and thoughtful man loved by many people. He was bom on April 2, 1952. He is survived by his mother, Helen B. Dalton, Bu ford. funeral service: Monday, September 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Pastor Danny Newbem will officiate. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, Ga. family to receive friends: Monday, September 11, 2023, from 11 a.m.-l p.m. at the funeral home. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, 770-945-6924. Share memories of Mr. Dalton at hamiltonmillchapel. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of September 10-16 Tony A. Fulcher AUBURN — Tony A. Pulcher, 77, Auburn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9,2023. Mr. Pulcher was a mem ber of Eastside Baptist Church of Winder. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend. Tony worked for many years alongside his father as a plumber and then re tired from Winder Lum ber Company. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching westerns on tele vision and using his iPad. Mr. Pulcher was preceded in death by his parents, Brunell and Willie Pulcher. Mr. Pulcher is survived by his loving wife, Ann Pul cher; children, Alan (Wanda) Pulcher, Andy Pulcher, and Cindy (Jason) Evans; grandson, Trent Pulcher; sis ter, Brenda Gower; and brother, Roy Pulcher. Graveside service: Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Alis- sa Rothschild and Dr. Bob Hoffmann officiating. The family of Mr. Pulcher respectfully request in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the Mid way United Methodist Church Bread of Life, 215 Kil- crease Road, Auburn, Georgia 30011. Carter funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of September 10-16 Hill Wynn "Dickey” Steed III ATHENS — Hill Wynn “Dickey” Steed III, 80, Ath ens, passed away on Thursday, September 7,2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hill Wynn Steed Jr. and Cap- itola Holliday Steed; his siblings, Michael E “Mickey” Steed and Jac queline S “Jackie” Adams; and his granddaughter, Jo- ely Castang. Dickey was a proud graduate of Winder-Bar row High School and Brenau University. He served his country in the U.S. Air force and his community in the Athens Clarke County Police Department, retiring after 38 years. He was an active member of the American Legion, Post 163, where he connected with fellow veterans. Dickey was a hardworking man who devoted much of his time to helping his fellow citizens and providing for his family. Outside of work, Dickey loved tinkering on cars, treating each trip to the junkyard for spare parts like a treasure hunt. He felt most at peace near water. His fondest memo ries included days spent fishing with friends and family and the many happy summers he and his wife spent at Myrtle Beach with their daughters. In retirement, Dickey took pleasure in the simple things — cutting grass on his riding mower, fussing at deer for eating his com, and caring for the family’s dogs, cats and horses. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gayle Cox Steed; his daughters, Kimberly (Jean-Baptiste) Castang and Wendy Steed; and his granddaughters, Katiana and Maris Castang. family to receive friends: Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lord and Stephens West in Watkinsville. Please join us to remember and honor his life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that do nations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospi tal or the Alzheimer’s Association. Lord & Stephens funeral Homes, Watkinsville, Wat kinsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements, www.lor- dandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of September 10-16 Shirley Louise Thornton Shirley Louise Thornton was bom in Spalding County and died Saturday, September 2,2023 at the home of her devoted caregiver and beloved granddaughter, Amanda S. Bales Watson. She is the daughter of El mer Hargoe Wheeler and Lucille Roberts Wheeler. She was predeceased in death by her parents; hus band, William B. Thorn ton; daughter, Danna Lynn Thornton Visocky; son, Jeffrey Glenn Thornton; sister, Betty Jo Wheeler House; and brother-in-law, James Harold Everett. She is survived by her son, William Michael Thornton (Kevin); sons-in-law, Michael Bales and Eugene Visocky; siblings, Hazel A. Wheeler Everett, Johnny Alexander Wheeler (Connie), Bonnell Wheeler Lashley (Gene) and James franklin Wheeler (Carol); brother-in-law, James W. House; cherished grandchil dren, Amanda S. Bales Watson, Jonathan M. Bales, Ni- colette D. Visocky, Heather M. Thornton Heist, Jeffrey S. Thornton, Justin M. Thornton, Brandon R. Thornton, Lacie E. Thornton Hefner and Torie E. Thornton Cole man; great-grandchildren, Austin G. Casper, Nathaniel D. Casper, Hope Watson, Gabriel M. Bales, B. Hunt er Bales, Amanda G. Bales, Brittany M. Bales, Logan Kitchens, Devin Heist, Mikala Heist, Chase Hammond, Liam Shafer, Cheyanne Thornton, Tucker Beau Thorn ton, Ava Hefner, Anna Lee Hefner, Noland Coleman, Kira Coleman, Ally Coleman and Rosalie Coleman; great-great-grandchild, Adrian Martinez; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. funeral service: Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Lord and Stephens funeral Home West Chapel with the Rev. Rob Bray, lead pastor, and the Rev. Steve Hicks officiating. Interment will follow the ser vice at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery, 7321 Old Cor nelia Hwy., Alto, Georgia 30510. family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lord and Stephens funeral Home West. Lord and Stephens funeral Home West, Watkinsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements, lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of September 10-16 Betty Jean Self Wright Whitlock JEPPERSON — Betty Jean Self Wright Whitlock, 77, Jefferson, entered rest Priday, September 8, 2023. Mrs. Whitlock was bom in Cleveland Coun ty, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Wil liam Lester Self and Katie Pauline Holman Wright. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry David Whitlock; sister, Mildred Louise Holman Wright; and a brother, Jimmy Ray Holman Wright. Mrs. Whitlock was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include daughter, Hilda Whitlock Gibson (Shannon), Pendergrass; two sons, Gary David Whit lock (Carolyn Lance), Pendergrass, and Terry Gene Whitlock (Suzanne Adams), Homer; four grandchil dren, Elisha David Gibson, Pendergrass, Bethany Pau line Whitlock Cromer, Arcade community, Julianna Chantel Whitlock Cox, Royston, and Whisper Geri Whitlock Archer, Commerce; four great-grandchildren, Skyler Grace Cox and Mason Adams Cox, Royston, Whitt James Cromer, Arcade community, and Wyatt Archer, Commerce; brother, Billy Joe Wright, Calhoun; half-sister, Elizabeth Self, North Carolina; several niec es, nephews and other relatives also survive. funeral service: Monday September 11, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Evans funeral Home Chapel, burial will fol low at Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Gary Whitlock, Terry Whit lock, Shannon Gibson, Larry Grizzle, Taylor Cromer and Chris Cox. family to receive friends: Monday, September 11, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Evans funeral Home. 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 September 10-16 i
