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PAGE 10A THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 Obituaries Judy Ann Adams COMMERCE — Judy Ann Adams, 78, Com merce, died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Adams was bom in Madison to the late Julian Edward and Lil ly Christian Suttles. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Adams is sur vived by her husband, Jessie Lee Adams, Com merce; daughters, Kar en Beard (Tony), Com merce, Kathy Adams, Commerce, Laura London (Tony), Clarkesville, Amanda McClendon, Conyers, and Leigh Anne Stamey (Chuck), Commerce; grandchildren, Gage Beard (Raven), Cade Beard, Lindsay Underwood (Michael), Kyle London (Taylor), Will Dowdy, Leah Dowdy, Breannah McClendon, Spencer Mc Clendon, Hannah Poe (Wyatt) and Hollie Stamey; and great-grandchildren, Bryson Lee Beard, Hayes Beard, Kreed London and Krew London. Funeral service: Monday, October 2, 2023, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Verlin Reece officiating. Interment will follow in Erastus Christian Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Monday, October 2, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 1-7 Kimberly Brundige COMMERCE — Kimberly Brundige, 66, Commerce, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 27,2023, following an ex tended illness. Bom on September 30, 1956, in Hunting- ton, West Virginia, Mrs. Brundige was the daughter of the late Norvil and Genevieve Deem. She attended Madsion Street Baptist Church and worked as a pastry chef. Survivors include her husband, William Ed ward Brundige; daugh ter, Holly Epps (Josh); (Bridget); sister, Linda Mitchell, Craig, Carey, Jim and Brian Richards; and three beloved grandchildren. Funeral service: Friday, October 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. Family to receive friends: Friday October 6, 2023, from 12 until 2 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 October 1-7 Sylvia Riley Dedels HOSCHTON — Sylvia Riley Dedels, 83, Hoschton, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Sylvia and Rich ard Dedels moved to Hoschton in 1999 to their home. It housed decades worth of cele brations, traditions and memories. It was also meticulously and beau tifully decorated by Syl via. Lovingly known as “UhHee” by her family, UhHee’s blue eyes and smile were contagious to anyone that came in con tact with her. She knew how to have fun, no matter what the occasion was and would find humor in any situation. UhHee enjoyed trying new restaurants, no mat ter the distance. She loved her jalapenos spicy, her bloody mary’s strong and her jokes salty. Out of all the things she loved in life, she loved her family the most. She would always say, “What’s better than being here with all of y’all?” Sylvia is survived by her husband, best friend, son, Michael Brundige Walker; brothers, Roy and love of her life of 62 years, Richard Dedels; sons, Allen Dedels and Brenda, and Stephen Dedels; daughter, Leigh Chauvin and Layton; and grandchildren, Kelsey, Alex, Olivia, Katie and Maddie, all whom she loved very much. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, lawsonfuneral- home.org, 706-654-0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 1-7 Michael David and Abby Lynn Evans DANIELSVILLE — Michael David and Abby Lynn Evans, Danielsville, passed away together on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the young age of 44. Mike was born to Da vid Michael and Sue Ann Evans on January 9, 1979, in McCandless Township, Pennsylva nia. Abby was born to Steve J. Knezovich and Sharon L. Shelly on May 18, 1979, in Wheeling, West Virgin ia. Mike was well-known and loved in the car dealership business. He ex celled at helping dealerships reach their utmost potential and earned many prestigious awards throughout his career. Abby was a friend to everyone she met and al ways willing to go above and beyond. She enjoyed crafting, carpentry, DIY projects and gardening. Mike and Abby would have celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on October 2, 2023. They were high school sweethearts and rarely spent time apart. They were devoted parents and enjoyed spending time together as a family with their chil dren and many dogs, hiking the Blue Ridge Moun tains and relaxing down by the Tuckasegee River. Mike and Abby are survived by their three chil dren, Emily, Ian and Olivia Evans. Mike is survived by his parents, David and Sue Evans; brother, Jay Evans (Wendy); and one neph ew; grandmother, Shirley Shisler; aunt, Bev Pur vis; uncle Jay (Judy); and several cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harry Shisler; and paternal grandpar ents, Gloria and David Evans. Abby is survived by her mother, Sharon, and step-father, Thomas Shelly; sisters, Amy Beck (Kevin) and Alexis Jans (Lewis Barkley); broth er, Andrew Knezovich; step-brother, Thomas R. Shelly (Jaime); step-sister, Alyson Shelly (Kane); uncle, Mike (Sandy); eight nieces and nephews; several cousins; step-mother, Rita Knezovich; and step-sister, Jennifer Hansen. She will be joining her father, Steve Knezovich, in heaven. Abby also was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, King and Viola Sayre; and paternal grandparents, Steve F. and Magdalen Knezovich. Funeral service: Monday, October 2, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Dan ielsville. Mike’s and Abby’s families to receive friends: Monday, October 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a do nation to the ASPCA or Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue in Mike’s and Abby’s names. Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga., is assisting the family with the arrangements. www. lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 1-7 Gordon Albert Harrison BREMEN — Gordon Albert Harrison, 76, Bre men, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was the son of the late Joe Bames Harrison and Ruby Estelle Hendrix Harrison and he was raised in a Methodist home. He lived in Georgia, Texas, Mexico, and ended up back in Georgia in the mid 2000s. He enjoyed learning about United States history and researching family ancestry. Gordon loved art and music and taught himself to play the piano. He had a gentle spirit and he was a laid back, indepen dent person. He was an avid reader. In the 1980s he built his own home in Bethle hem, from recovered building materials. Gordon’s career was in automotive manufacturing and he was employed by Honda. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Georgia Southern Uni versity. Gordon is survived by his nephews, Steven Hen drix Harrison and Andrew Ritchie Harrison; niece, Elisa Ann Harrison; and his brother, Joe Bames Harrison Jr. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of ar rangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 1-7 Jetteree "Jackie” Hull SPENCERVILLE, INDIANA — Jetteree “Jack ie” Hull, 96, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home in Spencerville, Indiana. She was bom on March 4, 1927, in Jack- son to the late Charlie and Bertha (Purcell) Wheeler. She married Clarence Hull on January 26, 1946, in Jefferson, and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2022. Surviving are sons, Jack Hull, Avilla, In diana, and Clifford Hull, Butler, Indiana; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Hull; son, George Hull; brothers, Clifford, Felton, Garland and Lloyd “Buster” Wheeler; sisters, Vera Wheeler, Charliena Wheeler, Hazel Clark, Gwyno- la Smitherman and Golden Hile; and daughters-in- law, Heidemarie Hull and Darcy Hull. Jackie worked for 35 years as a telephone oper ator. She riveted wings and inspected engines for the B29 bombers. She was a seamstress at Wolf & Dessauer in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She and her hus band owned and operated Hull Precision Machin ing in Spencerville, Indiana, for over 40 years. Funeral service: Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Spencerville Community Club, 5629 CR 68, Spencerville, Indiana. Family to receive friends: Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 3-7 p.m. and Friday, October 6, 2023, from 10-11 a.m. at the Spencerville Community Club, 5629 CR 68, Spencerville, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Spencerville Vol unteer Fire Department, PO. Box 45, Spencerville, Indiana 46788. Arrangements by Camahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville, Indiana. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 1-7 Jane Graham McCown JEFFERSON — Jane Graham McCown, 77, Jef ferson, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Mrs. McCown was bom in Seymour, Indi ana, a daughter to the late Rueben H. and Pa tricia Butcher Graham, and grew up in Win ston-Salem, North Car olina. She attended and re ceived her degrees from Mars Hill College and Appalachian State Uni versity. Mrs. McCown was a retired teacher with the Jackson County School System and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, Gerald McCown, Jefferson; daughter, Jennifer McCown, Commerce; son, Graham McCown, Jefferson; grandson, Alex McCown, Commerce; and sister, Susan Gancher, Portland, Oregon, also survives. In accordance with Mrs. McCown’s wishes, her remains were cremated and a private memorial ser vice will be held by her family on a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jefferson Public Library, 1000 Washington Street, Jefferson, Ga. 30549 or at www.prlib.org/jeffer- son/. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder High way, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 1-7 Samuel Dwight McIntyre EATONTON — Samuel Dwight McIntyre, 65, Eatonton, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Samuel loved many things including fishing, ani mals, being on the water, working on things and of course his cats.
