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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Obituaries
Margaret “Margie"Haynie Brown
COMMERCE — Margaret “Margie” Haynie Brown,
87, Commerce, died Saturday, September 16, 2023 at
Brookside Assisted Living.
Mrs. Brown was bom in Atlanta to the late John Bran
don and Helen Walker Haynie II. She was a member of
Commerce First Methodist Church and a retired legal sec
retary for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit.
Mrs. Brown enjoyed volunteering with Meals on
Wheels and food drives for the Banks-Jackson Food
Bank.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in
death by her husband, Jessee Parker Brown.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her sons, Alan Brown, Jef
ferson, and Douglas Brown, Danielsville; brother, John
Brandon Haynie III, Greensboro, North Carolina; grand
children, Tyler Dickerson, Mikah Brown, Stella Brown
and Owen Brown; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Tuesday, September 19,2023, at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev.
Joshua Carr officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill
Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, September 19,
2023, from 12 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Benev
olence Fund at the Commerce First Methodist Church.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of
arrangements.
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Week of September 17-23
David Rainger “Sparky” Buehler
PENDERGRASS — David Rainger “Sparky” Buehler,
89, Pendergrass, passed away on Saturday, September 16,
2023.
He was a man of few
words until he had some
thing to say. He told all of
us, “You cannot learn with
your mouth open.” He used
his voice to either teach us
something new or remind
us of something from the
past. He appreciated learn
ing new things himself.
Throughout his life he
learned valuable lessons
from his childhood friends
and nanny, as a teenager he
learned from family and friends.
When he came of age it was time for him to join the
U.S. Air Force, a decision he made on his own. Return
ing home from the Air Force enabled him to meet Twila,
a beautiful woman who values family and commitment.
The two met in 1956 at a church banquet for fathers and
sons. For the next 67 years, they turned houses into homes
across six states. They had three outstanding children,
who have in turn created beautiful families and homes of
their own.
Sparky will be truly missed, those of us left in his wake
understand there is little to be sad for, we loved him,
and he loved us. If he was here today, he would be well
dressed and three days early to his service, he would be
respectful and courageous, he would be quiet and calm, he
would value the American flag for everything she stands
for. That is exactly what we as his family and friends plan
to do.
Mr. Buehler was bom in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a
son to the late Arthur R. Buehler and the late Anna Eden
Buehler.
Mr. Buehler owned and operated the B&C Equipment
business in Milford, Delaware, was a member of the
Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, and loved camp
ing and woodworking.
Mr. Buehler was a veteran of the United States Air
Force, serving during the Korean War.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Buehler was preceded
in death by his brother, Art Buehler; and his sisters, Jane
Sadler and Caroline Buehler.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Twila Simpson
Buehler, Pendergrass; children, Rebekah Buehler and
Kimn Buelterman, Monroe, Beth and David Haviland,
Austell, and David and Christine Buehler, Pendergrass;
grandchildren, Jessica and Kevin Roa, Ciara Buehler,
Andy Haviland, Phillip Buelterman, Lindsey and Arron
Carter; and great-grandchildren, Emma Roa, Evelyn Roa,
Luke Carter, Eli Carter, Ryland Edwards Buehler-Whit
lock and Rainger Kohen Buehler-Whitlock.
Funeral service: Saturday, September 30, 2023, at
12 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the
Reverend Eric Shelton officiating.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, September 30,
2023, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
A private burial will take place on a later date in the
Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial
gifts to the Grace Episcopal Church at www.gracechurch-
gainesville.org/.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jef
ferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at
www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Week of September 17-23
James Calvin Coile
James Calvin Coile, 93, cherished husband, father and
grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, Septem
ber 11,2023.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son
of Burley Coile and Corine Moon Coile. Calvin attended
Meadow Baptist Church as a child and eventually became
a minister himself and pastored three churches in the area.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was an
avid bird hunter. In addition to his parents, he was preced
ed in death by his son, Justin Coile; grandson, Marshall
Coile; and sister, Oline Morris.
Survivors include his be
loved wife, Bobbie Booth
Coile; daughter-in-law,
Elaine Hamdy (David); one
grandson, Preston Coile
(Melanie); granddaugh-
ter-in-law, Karen Raspber
ry (Sean); and four great-grandchildren, Maddox, Luke,
Isabella and MaryMac.
Funeral service: Thursday, September 14, 2023, at
11 a.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will
follow in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, September 13,
2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrange
ments. www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of September 17-23
Curtis Preston Cooper
SYLVA, NORTH CAROLINA — Curtis Preston Coo
per, Sylva, North Carolina, passed through the veil to join
his wife, Christine, mother, father, brothers and sisters in
the Spirit World on Thursday, September 14,2023.
He leaves behind his
four children, Terri Celene
Cooper Shahgheibi, Jodi
Deanne Cooper, Beverly
Gaye Cooper Blackburn
and Carolyn Diana Coo
per Mathis; his late wife’s
five children, Bartholomew
Christian Peterson (Bart),
Richard Eben Peterson
(Rick), Julie Anne Peterson
Grace, Orin Henry Peterson
(Ski) and Christine Marga
ret Peterson; brother, Jerry
Cooper; sisters, Hazel Shadbum and Juanita Nash; along
with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Curtis and Chris were former co-owners of Singing Wa
ters Camping Resort located near Tuckasegee, N.C., from
1987 until 2007, when they built and moved into their for
ever home in Sylva.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, September 16,
2023, from 4-6 p.m. with a memorial to follow at Appala
chian Funeral Services, 165 Skyland Drive, Sylva, Jack-
son County, North Carolina.
Family to receive friends: Monday, September 18,2023,
from 11-12 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder
Hwy., Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia.
Graveside service: Monday September 18, 2023, at
2 p.m. with internment next to his late wife in the family
plot at Mountain Creek Cemetery, 1116 Mountain Creek
Church Road, Pendergrass, Jackson County, Georgia.
Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jef
ferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences may
be expressed at www.evansfimeralhomeinc.com.
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Week of September 17-23
Joel Kenneth Davis Sr.
JEFFERSON - Joel Kenneth Davis Sr., 87, Jefferson,
passed away Tuesday, September, 12,2023.
Joel was bom in Birming
ham, Alabama, February 25,
1936, to Joe andAnnie Ruth
Adams Davis. His family
moved to Jefferson when he
was 2 years old. He grew up
on a farm in Jefferson and
learned early a strong work
ethic from his father. He
also had after school jobs
at Jefferson Mills where his
father worked and at various
places in town.
After high school, he
joined the U.S. Air Force and became an air traffic control
ler stationed in England for three years. After completing
his time in the military, he returned to Jefferson, married,
started his family and a new career. He was employed by
Talley Industries/General Time Corporation and contin
ued his education becoming head of engineering research
and development and had several patents. He was trans
ferred to Davidson, North Carolina, where he attended
North Carolina State University.
He and his family returned to Georgia in 1979. He trav
eled extensively during his military and professional ca
reer. He retired in October 2000.
His interest in life was varied and interesting. He was an
avid golfer, hunter, fisherman and enjoyed camping (close
to a golf course). He enjoyed reading and was always re
searching and building things.
He was an Extra Class Amateur Ham Radio Operator,
Boy Scout Leader, artist and poet. His individual special
ized birthday and Christmas cards will always be cher
ished by his family.
He served on mission trips and was active in commu
nity service. He has served as head of the deacon board,
deacon, Sunday School teacher and enjoyed singing in the
choir.
His sense of humor and ability to tell stories of his life
experiences was enjoyable to the listener and he was al
ways at the ready to share. His family, his friends and his
compassion for others was unparalleled.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, Joel was
preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Bond Davis;
his son, Joel Kenneth Davis II; his sister, Carolyn Albrit
ton; and a step-grandson, Jory Alexander Davis.
Joel is survived by his wife, “Smarty” Marty LaNelle
Davis; son, David (Stephanie) Davis, Nicholson;
step-daughter, Lorraine (Ron) Dipple, Tryon, N.C.; step
sons, Bennie (Brenda) Davis, Hornsby, Term., and An
drew (Sonia) Davis, Dahlonega; 13 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
At his request, a private family celebration of his life
will be held at a later date by Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer
son, and officiated by the Rev. Ken Bennett.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local
church or favorite charity.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to
the nurses at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center,
and the outpouring of love and support by his family and
friends.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jef
ferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at
www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Week of September 17-23
J. Randy Gabriel
COLBERT — J. Randy Gabriel, 68, Colbert, passed
away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
A native and lifelong res
ident of Oglethorpe Coun
ty, he was the son of the
late Robert William Gabriel
Sr. and Sybil Irene Gabri
el. Along with his parents,
he was preceded in death
by three nephews; and one
niece.
He is survived by his
lovely wife of 45 years,
Donna Marie Gabriel; son
and daughter-in-law, Logan
and Crystal Gabriel; grand
children, Kinleigh Darracott and Coralynn Gabriel; two
brothers, William “Dub” Gabriel and Greg Gabriel; two
half-sisters, Marlene and Darlene Gabriel; and four neph
ews.
Randy was heavily involved in many 4H programs in
Madison County and Oglethorpe County for many years.
He had a passion for teaching firearms safety and sports to
the members of 4-H. Randy was a coach on the Madison
County 4-H shotgun team for 2 years, and the Oglethor
pe County shotgun team for 11 years. He also assisted in
coaching the Madison County archery and BB gun team.
He impacted the lives of countless young adults in the 4-H
S.A.F.E Programs.
Naturally, Randy also loved to hunt and had a joy for
anything outdoors related. He would take any child hunt
ing that wanted to leam and very much enjoyed doing so.
Randy worked at the University of Georgia in the an
imal and dairy science department and farmed for many
years, but he was most known as a cowboy.
Funeral service: Thursday September 21,2023, at 4 p.m.
in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home East.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, September 21,
2023, from 3-4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in
charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of September 17-23
Anna J. Marlowe
JEFFERSON—Anna J. Marlowe, 80, Jefferson, peace
fully entered the gates of heaven Friday, September 8,
2023, at home with her beloved husband and family at her
side.
Anna was bom in King
sport, Tennessee, the sec
ond daughter to the late
Sylvester H. Bolton and the
late Pearl L. Bolton. Anna
was a graduate of Jeffer
son High School, Johnson
Business College of Athens,
and studied computer tech
nology at The University of
Georgia.
In Anna’s early career she
worked with Jackie Wilkes
Law Office. Her position
with the law office led her to excel in the legal field. Anna
retired from the University of Georgia where she served
passionately with excellence and integrity in her role with
the Administration of International Affairs.
Anna played trumpet in her high school band and al
ways loved the music of jazz and appreciated the talents
of all musicians. Her love of strawberry milkshakes was
known to all and the adventures of a good deal while shop
ping was a tale to be told.
Anna never left behind the teachings of Christ. She was
a principled woman always serving others with love and
compassion.
She left cherished and precious memories to her hus
band of 62 years, Eddie Marlowe, Jefferson; son, Steven
Marlowe (Lisa Marlowe); daughter, Stephanie Marlowe;
beloved grandchildren, Jessica Marlowe and Jonathon
Marlowe (Katie Marlowe); great-grandchildren, Bennett
and Everett Marlowe; beloved siblings, Jane B. Dozi
er, Thomas A. Bolton, and William D. Bolton (Donna
Bolton); special nieces and nephews; and additional fam
ily members.
Anna’s life will be celebrated with a private family cer
emony.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The
Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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