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PAGE 8A PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS THURSDAY. JANUARY 12. 2023
Obituaries
Jennie Hobson
Jennie Hobson, 78, of
Bent Tree Community,
passed away January 3,
2023 at Piedmont Moun
tainside Hospital in Jasper,
attended by her daughter
and close friends. She was
bom May 27, 1944 in Mem
phis, TN, to father Volney
Earl Edwards and Martha Miller Edwards.
Jennie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy
Toney and Tim Toney of Boulder, CO; her daughter, Helen
Hobson of Marietta; grandchildren, Jenna, 17 and Jake, 13;
her cousins Fred, Eva, and Neal Miller; her long-term com
panion, Art Wickman of Marietta; and the multitude of other
relatives and friends who were blessed by her presence and
grieve her passing. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Fred Crimi of Atlanta/Bent Tree.
Jennie was an ardent teacher in the public schools of
Memphis, Chattanooga, and Bartow County as well as an en
vironmental educator and animal rights activist. After retire
ment, she continued to serve at Pickens School District as a
substitute teacher and at the ACES Children's shelter in
Jasper. Jennie was an active member and leader of several
churches and nonprofit organizations throughout the Atlanta,
Pickens, and Gilmer areas. She was a strong supporter of lib
eral religious values and social justice. Jennie loved the Blue
Ridge Mountains and was determined to live out her life nes
tled between Burnt Mountain and Mount Oglethorpe. Her
happiest memories were of long days spent backpacking with
friends and family on mountain trails.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday,
April 22, 2023 at the Bent Tree Pavilion, with the assistance
of Jennie's dear friend, the Reverend Greg Pope, pastor at
First Baptist Church of Fitzgerald and former pastor of Jasper
First Baptist Church. The celebration will also be live-
streamed for those unable to attend in person. For important
details regarding attendance, please email Art Wickman at
wickmanart@gmail.com. Online condolences may be sub
mitted to the Roper Funeral Home website.
Arrangements entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral
Home and Crematory.
Deborah Fitts
Mrs. Deborah “Jane” Fitts, 72, of Hogansville, formerly
of Jasper, GA., passed away on Saturday, January 7th, 2023,
at The Oaks Carrollton surrounded by her loving family. She
was bom October 15, 1950, in Tate, GA, the daughter to the
late Henry Harold and Billie Faye Raye Fitts.
Deborah, known as Jane to many family and friends, grew
up in Tate, Ga. During her life she was an avid horse lover,
having owned and boarded numerous horses over the years,
she also enjoyed her dogs and cats. Jane was known for her
cookouts and spending time with her family whom she cher
ished. Jane also enjoyed working in her garden, she certainly
had a green thumb as her family would enjoy the rewards of
her hard work.
Survivors include her daughter, Holly Abbott of Lagrange,
Ga., her brother, Jeffery Fitts and his spouse, Teresa, of
Hogansville, two grandchildren, Will and Kayley Abbott, she
is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Her family will have a celebration of life memorial service
at a later date and time.
Condolences may be expressed online at
www.mckoon.com
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations
in Jane’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice.
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory.
Emolise Carver
April 19, 1935 -
January’ 4, 2023
Emolise Carver, 87, of
Ludville Community,
passed away Wednesday,
January 4, 2023 at Wild
wood Health Care.
Emolise is survived by
her sons and daughters-in-
law, Ted Long of Big Ridge Community, Lonnie & Dawn
Fountain of Ludville Community, and Donnie & Audrea
Fountain of Jerusalem Community; daughters and son-in-
law, Vivian Hightower of Ludville Community, and Vickey
& James Chastain of Fort Payne, AL; daughter-in-law, Judy
Long of Big Ridge Community; eighteen grandchildren;
twenty-eight great grandchildren; twenty-six great-great
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Long, and
son-in-law, David Childers.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 9,
2023 at Cagle Funeral Home Chapel, with Steven Chastain
officiating.
Interment was at Ludville Church of Jesus Christ Ceme
tery, following the funeral service.
Pallbearers: Jeff Holmes, Jonathan Chastain, James
Lumpkin, Nate Lumpkin, James Long, Chris Martin, and
Riley Long.
Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Carver fam
ily.
Bob Davis
January 14, 1957 -
January’ 4, 2023
Mr. Robert "Bob" Earl
Davis, 65, of Jasper, passed
away Wednesday, January 4,
2023 at his residence.
He was bom January 14,
1957 in Phenix City, AL, to
Willie and Mary Davis.
Mr. Davis is survived by his daughters, Ashley Davis of
Charleston, TN, and Rebecca Jordan of Jasper, TN; nine
grandchildren; brother, James Underhill Davis of Phenix
City, AL; uncle, Roy Scroggins of Glendale, AZ; aunts, Imo-
gene Corbitt of Fort Mitchell, AL, and Louise Scroggins of
Dothan, AL; and several cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Davis fam
ily.
Carolyn Williams
January 24, 1943 -
January 2, 2023
Carolyn Elizabeth
Williams White left this
world peacefully while sur
rounded by family on Janu
ary 2, 2023, following
complications from Covid.
Carolyn was bom to
Mary and George Williams on January 24, 1943. After grad
uating from Sandy Springs High School, she petitioned her
way into the all-male psychology department at Georgia
Tech. One of the self-proclaimed "early girls," she was
among the first 100 women to study at Tech and paved the
way for generations of female students. Her pioneering ways
continued as she worked in the male-dominated field of
mergers & acquisitions in the 1980s, culminating in her po
sition as Executive Vice President for a Fortune 500 com
pany.
Although she achieved much professional success, Car
olyn would say that her greatest accomplishment was that of
a mother and grandmother. She commuted to Chicago on a
daily basis, but never failed to provide a home-cooked meal,
help her kids with homework, and just hang out and talk. She
was an amazing role model and truly fit the definition of
"super mom" in her selfless devotion to her family. Carolyn
also relished her role as a grandmother. She was never hap
pier than when she spent time with her grandkids. She adored
getting to know each of them as individuals and passing
down family traditions to the next generation.
In her free time, Carolyn was an avid bridge player, both
online and in person. She was a voracious reader and would
frequently devour mysteries in one sitting. Her garden was a
source of joy and she prided herself on having the biggest
hanging ferns. Carolyn also loved to travel and visited most
states and many countries over her lifetime.
Despite significant health challenges during the last part
of Carolyn's life, she demonstrated tremendous strength and
courage. She never complained and always approached each
day with a positive attitude.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard;
her children, Sarah (Pascal) and Danny (Julie); her grandchil
dren, Claire, Alex, Elle, Avery, and Hardy; her cat, Cocoa;
and her dog, Winston.
Carolyn touched all those she came in contact with and
was an easy person to love.
A service for Carolyn was held at Grace Presbyterian
Church in Dawsonville, GAat 1 p.m. Thursday, January 5th,
with a reception immediately after at 61 Main.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Guide
Dogs for the Blind (www.guidedogs.com).
Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the
Williams/White family.
Henry Smith Jr.
Henry Clayton Smith Jr.,
65, of Talking Rock, Geor
gia passed away Wednesday,
January 4, 2023 at Pruitt
Health Care in Jasper. He
was bom October 14, 1957 to Henry Clayton Smith Sr. and
Mary Jean Grant Smith in Athens, Georgia.
Henry served in the US Navy and worked at different
times for Carrier, Arcadis Surveying, and Goldkist. In recent
years he had been retired due to health issues
Hank is survived by his wife of 31 years, Anne Smith of
Talking Rock; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan Bonner of
Jasper, Paul and Carol Smith of Ellijay, Jason Smith ofTalk-
ing Rock; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Mark Fiolich
of Lafeyette, Gina and Claude Painter of Talking Rock. Sev
eral nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Jean
Smith; brother, Richard Smith.
Hank will live forever in our hearts; he is walking today
on streets of gold with Jesus.
Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral
Home and Crematory.
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Clyde Ellison Jr.
Clyde Ellison, Jr., 91, of
Jasper, Georgia, passed
away Friday, January 6,
2023 at Northside Cherokee
Hospital. Bom in Mon
tezuma, GA in 1931, he was a
graduate of Georgia State University, and enjoyed a career
as a successful executive in retail and financial services. He
loved his farm in Pickens County and was often seen riding
his golf cart with his faithful dog JJ.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria (Warren), and
his parents, Clyde and Estelle (Childers) Ellison. Survivors
include his children, Pamela (Neilson) Mackay, Melbourne
Beach, FL, Susan (Jerry) Rau, Boonville, MO, Scott (Nancy)
Ellison, St. Clairsville, OH, brother Bobby Ellison, Monroe,
GA, sister, Patricia Rich, Snellville, GA, grandchildren
Tommy (Jackie) Ayers, Central City, IA, Chris (Beth) Ayers,
Mt. Vernon, IA, Caroline (Mason) Smith, Indialantic, FL,
Candace (Brian) Viertel, Boonville, MO, David (Katie) Rau,
Boonville, MO, Sarah (Max Svirin) Rau, Aurora, CO, An
thony (Amber Harris) Ellison, St. Clairsville, OH, Travis
(Johnnie) Ellison, Tucson, AZ, Natalie (Eric Williams) Elli
son, Brilliant, OH, Nathaniel Ellison, St. Clairsville, OH, and
12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan
uary 12, 2023 at the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home. The in
terment will follow in Georgia National Cemetery on Friday
at 11 a.m. with military honors.
The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral
Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour. In
lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to
Wreaths Across America.
Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral
Home and Crematory.
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Glenn Arp
Glenn Arp, 61, of Jasper,
Georgia, passed away Mon
day, January 9, 2023 at Well-
Star Kennestone Hospital.
He was born July 25, 1961
to Francis Elbert and Arrie
Pauline Arp in Tate, Geor
gia.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Kim Arp of Jasper; chil
dren, Brittany and Kyle Heck of Tallapoosa, Georgia, Gra
ham and Julie Arp of Chatsworth, Chad and Marcy Ivy of
Jasper; five grandchildren, Josiah Arp, Tobias Arp, Lydia
Arp, Zoey Ivy, Aria Ivy; sister, Virginia Arp of Jasper; broth
ers, Virgil Arp of Blue Ridge, Melvin Arp of Jasper, Margaret
Arp of Jasper. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Elbert
and Pauline Arp and brother, Marvin Arp.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2023
in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Graham
Arp officiating.
The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral
Home, Friday, January 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The family asks that no food be brought to the funeral
home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Glenn's memory may be
made to Woodstock Church Jasper - Benevolence Fund at
5335 Hwy 53 West; Jasper, GA 30143 or wcj.church.
Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral
Home and Crematory.
Jamie Eaker
Jamie LeAnne Wade Eaker peacefully passed away on
Saturday, January 7, 2023 after her years long battle with
melanoma cancer. She was bom July 18, 1983 in Marietta,
Georgia. She grew up in Talking Rock, Georgia before mov
ing to Port St. Lucie, Florida. There, she met her husband as
high school sweethearts.
She was a caring woman, dedicating most of her young
life to social work and helping others. Jamie enjoyed camp
ing and taking pictures of her loving family. While she had a
moment to herself, she enjoyed playing video games with
Stardew Valley being her favorite.
She was predeceased by her mother, Wanda Rowell;
Nanny, Audrey Hightower; Grandmother Jennie Wade; sister,
Samantha Wade; and her uncle, Scott Hightower.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Grant" Eaker;
her young boys, Gabriel Eaker and Sylar Eaker; father, Keith
Wade; sister, Caitlin Chisholm; stepfather, William Rowell;
along with a host of step siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, January
14, 2023 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Rev
erend Jim Schlicht officiating. Interment will follow at Sun
rise Memorial Gardens.
The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral
Home Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. and Friday, January 13, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral
Home and Crematory.
Robert Dobbs
Robert F. Dobbs, 76, of
the Hinton Community
passed away Friday, January
6, 2023 at Piedmont Atlanta
Hospital.
Survivors include his
wife, Betty W. Dobbs;
daughter and son-in-law,
Robin & Stephen Taylor;
daughter and son-in-law,
Kathy & Chris Bright; son and
Amy Dobbs; brother, Denny Dobbs; brother, Jimmy Dobbs,
grandchildren, Zach Bright, Ansley Bright, Christopher
Thompson, Mathew Bright, Andrew Thompson.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, January 9,
2023 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Rev. Jess
Posey officiating. Interment followed at Sunrise Memorial
Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper
Funeral Home and Crematory.