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PAGE 6A PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS THURSDAY. MARCH 3. 2022 Obituaries Keith Moseman Keith Moseman, 92, a res ident of Big Canoe, Ga. since 1984, passed away on De cember 10, 2021. He was bom in Nebraska August 11,1929 in Lyons and moved with his family to Lincoln where he completed his high school education and gradu ated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Business Administration in 1951. Keith was an account ant and CPA for a public ac counting firm in Lincoln for 15 years and then worked with a regional retail clothing company as their treasurer and executive vice president until 1979 when he and his wife Nancy moved to Atlanta where he became CEO and Chairman of the Board of Muse's, a national retail clothing firm, retiring in 1997. He and Nancy were the parents of three children: a daughter, Diane James (Mark), of Lawrenceville, Ga., and sons Bill (Janet) and Bob (Jean) Moseman, both of Lincoln, Nebraska. He is also survived by seven grandchil dren and twenty great-grand children. Keith is preceded in death by his parents George and Ina, his first wife, Nancy, his brothers, Ralph and Vem and a great-grandson, Josiah Rieches. Keith met Angeline Cof fin while playing bridge and connected by their great senses of humor, they were married in 2003. Besides playing bridge, Keith en joyed pheasant hunting, bowling, and fly fishing with trophies to attest to his prowess. While at Big Canoe, he was a member of the Big Canoe Chapel. Keith will be missed by his devoted family and the many friends he made over the years. Ben Jones BenT. Jones, 81, of Jasper passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was bom July 10, 1940 to Tillman and Eliza beth Jones in Elberton, Geor gia. In 1958, Ben met Jean Peyton, fell in love and they were married in 1961. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. They had three chil dren and were devoted to each other throughout their 60 year marriage. Ben was a church deacon, Sunday school teacher, and little league baseball coach. He was a beloved husband, father, grand father, son, brother and friend. He was smart, funny, extraordinary, and a kind, good man and loved by everyone fortunate enough to have known him. He will be dearly missed and his family will feel his loss forever. Ben is survived by his wife, Jean (Peyton) Jones; his daughter, Julie Jones of Ma rietta; sons, Blaine (Debbie) Jones of Dahlonega and Brandon (Puangpaka) Jones of Enterprise, Alabama; his grandchildren, Braeden Jones, Jocelyn “Jo” Jones, and Benjamin “Ben” Jones; brother, Larry Jones; sisters, Juanita Attaway, Mayo Shedd; and nieces and nephews. While we wish he was still here with us, we know he has been reunited in heaven with those who have gone before him. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Georgia National Cemetery in Can ton. Arrangements are en trusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crema tory. Jim Kraemer Jim Kraemer, Esq., 70, of Big Canoe, Georgia passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. A memorial gathering will be Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at In Their Honor of Jasper Fu nerals and Cremations. Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years Nancy; son James Kraemer and his wife Bonnie, of Norfolk, VA; daughter Alex Kraemer, of New York City, New York: son Jesse Kraemer, of At lanta, GA; sister Barb Fritsche and her husband J: Sister Beth Seelig: sister Patty Ramage and her hus band Jim. Jim was a lawyer, loved golf and traveling. He traveled to all 7 Continents. Care and trust placed with In Their Honor of Jasper, 481 Noah Drive, Jasper, Georgia 30143. 706-253-5060 Anita Arnold k 1 Anita May Arnold, 87, of Jasper, Georgia was called home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 to be with her Lord Jesus. Anita was bom in St. Louis, MO on May 23, 1934 to Paul and Viola Brown. She is survived by her husband Edwin Arnold, of Jasper, GA (formerly of Edwards, IL); daughter Julie Harrington, of Edwards, IL; son Jim Arnold and his wife Robin, of Brim- field, IL; daughter Cathy Aubley and her husband George of Jasper, GA; grand children Paul Harrington, Emily Aubley, Matthew Aub ley, Cody Arnold; brother Kenneth Brown and his wife Marijean, of Marietta, GA. Anita is preceded in death by her parents and brother Paul Leon Brown. Anita was a seamstress and homemaker. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, friendly character and the delicious pies she was famous for at the Brimfield Old Settler Days. Anita never met a stranger. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date in Georgia and Illinois. Care and trust placed with In Their Honor of Jasper Funer als and Cremations. 706-253- 5060. Obituary Archive www.pickensprogress.com Consuelo Hernandez Consuelo Villalobos Her nandez, 63, of Indio, Califor nia passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in California. She was bom March 23, 1958. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Our Lady of the Mountain Roman Catholic Church. Interment followed at Lake Forest Me morial Park. Arrangements are en trusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crema tory. Brenda Radford Brenda Lou Brown Rad ford, 79, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away Sun day, February 20, 2022 at Er- langer Western Carolina Hospital. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Scott Ware and Eric Nation officiating. Inter ment followed in the Arbor Hill Baptist Church Ceme tery at 696 Union Hill Road in Cherokee County. Arrangements are en trusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crema tory. Stacy Gunn Stacy Delene Gunn, 54, of Talking Rock, Georgia passed away Thursday, Feb ruary 24, 2022 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. She was born March 15, 1967 to Charles and Ruth Ann Gay in Canton, Georgia. Stacy is survived by her son, Travis Gunn of Talking Rock; parents, Charles and Ruth Ann Gay of Talking Rock; brother and sister-in- law, David and Renee Gay of Talking Rock; nephews, Matthew Gay of Talking Rock, Jeremy Jones of Jasper; and grandmother, Annie Henderson of Jasper. Several aunts, uncles, and other family members also survive. She was proceeded in death by grandparents, Clyde and Mattie Dell Gay and J.C. Henderson. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb ruary 26, 2022 at Refuge Baptist Church with Rev erend Ricky Jarrett officiat ing. Interment followed in the Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made in her honor to Roper Funeral Home and Crematory. Arrangements are en trusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crema tory. Ernie Green January 23, 1950 - February 23, 2022 Ernie Lee Green, 72, of Jasper, GA was called from this life at Grady Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Feb ruary, 23, 2022. Ernie was bom in McRae, GA, on January 23, 1950 to the late John and Jerusha Lee Green. He was a truck driver, and he took pride in keeping himself and others safe. He loved people, especially chil dren, and he spent his life sacrificing to help others. He enjoyed simple things - a hardy Southern breakfast, a day-trip with his family, a conversation with a stranger - but found his greatest joy in making others happy and tak ing care of his family. He was a member of Maranatha Church of Jesus Christ. Chil dren took to him because he could always be counted on for a treat, a hug, and kind words; adults knew that he would go out of his way to fix a car, take someone to an appointment, or do whatever he could to help in a crisis, and he never expected any thing in return. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna Green; children, Jason Green of Dahlonega, GA; Tamara Green of Cleveland, TN; Brandon Green (Jamie) of Lincolnton, NC; and Mark Green of Marietta, GA; granddaughter, Jaiden Green of Lincolnton, NC; brothers, Henry Green (Martha) of Dawsonville, GA; Curtis This weekend the show at the Tater Patch Players The ater at 95 Philadelphia Lane saw a group of actresses give performances that really brought their characters' sto ries to life. The Wild Women of Winedale by Jones Hope Wooten is a delight. The Wild sisters and their sister-in-law were played by Jan Simpson, Sherri Stoney, and Phyllis Zerkle. They positively sparkled on stage, sometimes literally. They play three women who are leaving the primes of their lives and find themselves saddled with few career choices ahead, no husbands, and a house groaning under the weight of all the family "treasurers.” At some point in the com edy, they realize that they can't move on because they are weighed down with everyone's stuff (plus some stuff about their lives that they've been ignoring.) Phyllis Zerkle plays Willa, a nurse who loves to take care of people. Recently, she's come to realize that the job she loves has been in creasingly burdened with pa perwork and insurance forms and that she isn't caring for very many people anymore. When their Aunt Willa dies in her bedroom in their family home, she really doesn't have anyone left to care for. And widowed sister-in- law, "Jef" Wild (Stoney) ar rives unexpectedly on the scene after losing her home and all her belongings in a bizarre way. She thinks find ing a new husband (with a house) will fix all her prob lems and sets out, hilariously, Green (Dannie) of Warner Robins, GA; Emerald Green (Clara) of Ft. Valley, GA; and sisters, Marsha Brown and Catherine Gassell, both of Butler, GA. Ernie was preceded in death by two brothers, John Green and Carey Green (Susan). Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Cagle Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Johnny Hollingshead, Rev. Victor Roberson, Rev. Billy Angel, and Mark Green officiating. Interment was at Little Prospect Memorial Grounds in Dalton, GA following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to assist with fu neral expenses. Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Green family. Joyce Sparks August 27, 1953 - February 22, 2022 Mrs. Joyce Sparks, 68, of Jasper, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Pied mont Mountainside Hospital. Mrs. Sparks is survived by her mother, Sara Jett of Chamblee; sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Clayton & Dedria Sparks of Gumming, and Shane & Brandy Sparks of Jasper; daughter and son- in-law, Sarah & Dwayne Brown of Ellijay; brother and sister-in-law, Emmons & Ruth Boatfield of Lilbum; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda Boatfield of Cham blee, Dee & Marc DeRaligh of Upland, CA, Debbie & Denny Farley of Commerce, to find one. All three of the cast have created wonder fully real characters and they bring gales of laughter to the audience. Special mention goes to Ms. Stoney, who has taken on her first really big role at Tater Patch Players. She proved more than ready for the challenge in some of the funniest "bits" in the show. There are, in addition, three other actresses: Nancy Loy, April Miller, and Eliz abeth Mullis who play six different women in short "skits" between each scene. These six women are doing filmed interviews for a proj ect that sister Fanny (simp- son) is spearheading at her job. The skits show six differ ent "types" of women. Some are hysterical and some might bring a more somber thought, but all are wonderful interludes that tie the whole and Faith Zilka of Chamblee; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Febru ary 25, 2022 at Cagle Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dean Head officiating. The family accepted live plants or make donations to Children's Health Care of At lanta. Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sparks family. Susan Spofford Susan Spofford, 60, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Care and trust placed with In Their Honor of Jasper, 481 Noah Drive, Jasper, Georgia 30143. 706- 253-5060. Jane Goodwin Jane Goodwin, 89, of Big Canoe, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Care and trust placed with In Their Honor of Jasper, 481 Noah Drive, Jasper, Georgia 30143. 706- 253-5060. Card ofThanks Thanks to everyone for what they’ve done for my precious daughter, Jackie, during her sickness and pass ing. For every kind word, prayers, messages, hugs, phone calls, food, flowers, cards, and donations. For the preachers, Steve Chadwick, Steve Chapman, David Pope, Jackie Gise, Jean Blackwell. For the singer, Derrick Cor- neliuson. Roper Funeral Home. For the pallbearers: James Cox, Randy Eubanks, Chase Hemphill, Van Body, Mark Pruitt, Steve Chester. Jackie was such a bless ing. Thank you again and God bless you all. Annette, Hayley & Family show together. Congratulations go to Di rector Audrey Lewis, as sisted by Nick Coleman, in assembling and guiding this cast to a tndy wonderful per formance. The performance had a good number of audi ence members, but with room for more. Members of the community should treat themselves to an afternoon or evening of smiles and laugh ter and come out to this show. The remaining six shows are March 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13. Ticket and showtime infor mation are at www.tater- patchplayers.org and on Facebook. Let yourself be like one of the audience members who said while leaving: "This just lifted my spirits. I don't know when I've had such a good time. I'm going to get some of my friends and come back again." Wild Women of Winedale guaranteed to lift spirits Watch these Wild Women the next two weeks at Tater Patch Theater —cast members (l-r) Phyllis Zerkle, Sherri Stoney, Jan Simpson.