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6A Midweek Edition - May 13-14, 2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Obituaries Charles Alan Lynn Died May 7, 2020 Charles Alan Lynn passed away on Thursday, May 7. Alan was born on February 7, 1955, to Jasper and Jeanette Lynn. He was a retired contractor. He met and married Donna Reed and they enjoyed their happily ever after for over 25 years. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Jasper “Charles” Lynn; mother, Jeannette Lynn and sister, Rhonda Lynn. Alan’s life will forever be cherished and remembered by his loving wife, Donna Reed Lynn; daughters, Tonya Roach (Matthew) and their children, Aspen Roach, Gavin Roach and Corbin Roach of Monroe, Georgia and Tiffany Brown (Blake) and their children, Kaydence Worley, Brodi Brown and Kohen Brown of Oxford, Georgia; bonus children, David Price and Stacy Price and their children; mother-in-law, Martha Reed; father-in-law, Donald L. Reed; sister- in-law, Diane Lamb; brother-in-law, Mike Reed; several uncles, aunts, cousins and family friends. Family and friends gathered for visitation on Tuesday, May 12, from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home-Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Due to the COVID-19 regulations, the funeral service will be private and was streamed LIVE for family and friends at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at https:// www.facebook.com/ HAWFairview. Denna Jean Kennamer Died May 9, 2020 Denna Jean Kennamer, age 93, of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, May 9. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, May 13, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, AL. Reverend Mark Seanor will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Born on August 17, 1926, in Grove Oak, AL she was the daughter of the late Asbury and Bessie Evers Fossett. She was an administrative assistant with Redstone Arsenal and a member of First Baptist Church of Huntsville, AL. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kennamer is preceded in death by her husband, Robert”Bob” Kennamer. Mrs. Kennamer is survived by her daughter and son in law, Linda and Faron Thompson of Gainesville; grandsons, Roan Thompson, Jack Thompson both of Gainesville; and sister, Louise Fossett of Albertville, AL. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504, is in charge of arrangements. MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Dr. James Robert Wright Died May 8, 2020 Dr. Wright was born in Gainesville in 1935, and died Friday, May 8, in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Gainesville, the fifth of seven children of A. D. and Miriam Wright. After graduating from Gainesville High School, he attended Vanderbilt and Emory Universities. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Dr. Wright graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and interned at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Afterward he entered the U. S. Public Health Service spending his military assignment at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary and completing his tenure as Lieutenant Commander. Dr. Wright received his Ophthalmology training in residency at Tulane in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Emory in Atlanta. Returning to Gainesville in 1967, Dr. Wright entered the private practice of Ophthalmology and was a member of the staff at Northeast Georgia Medical Center for over thirty years. Upon retirement, he opened an eye clinic at Good News Clinic where he volunteered for more than ten years. During his life Dr. Wright served in many professional and community endeavors as well as being an elder at Chestnut Mountain and Westminster Presbyterian Churches. With exceptional energy and pleasure, Bob Wright was also a gardener, a bee keeper, a builder, a fisherman, a tennis player, a swimmer, but most of all a family man. Living and playing on Lake Lanier for forty- six years with Tommye, his five children, and later the thirteen grandchildren was his greatest joy. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Tommye Hamilton Wright, three sons, James Robert Wright, Jr. (Ann), Lewis Hamilton Wright (Barbara), Edward Thomas Wright (Julia), two daughters, Carol Wright Schaffeld (Bob), Crystal Bauer Hillman (Joe), thirteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and a brother, Franklin Perry Wright (Carolyn.) Bob’s faith was strong in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and he left a legacy of children and grandchildren who are all walking in his footsteps. A private family service will be held with a memorial service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good News Clinics (810 Pine Street, Gainesville, GA 30501), Young Life Youth Ministry (P. O. Box 70065 Prescott, Arizona 86304), Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama (RO. Box 2273, Birmingham, AL 35201), or a charity of your choice. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at http://littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501, is in charge of arrangements. George Mason Wood Died April 30, 2020 George Mason Wood of Gillsville, passed away Thursday, April 30, at the age of 94, in Birmingham, AL. George was born March 4, 1926, in Gillsville, to Harbin Albert Wood and Florence Segars Wood. He was the only brother in a family with seven sisters. After graduating from high school, George volunteered to serve in the Navy during WWII and spent his time in service sailing between New York and Rouen, France protecting shipments of supplies for the Allied Forces in Europe. When the war concluded, he attended Berry College where he played for the baseball team as a left-handed pitcher. George married his high school sweetheart, Lee Frankum, on June 11, 1948. They raised two sons in Decatur, GA. George spent his working career as a shipping manager for Genuine Parts in Atlanta. After retirement, George and Lee returned to his family farm in Gillsville, where he was quite famous for his beautiful garden and vegetables. They enjoyed hosting family gatherings at the farm, where there was always room at the table for everyone who stopped by. Anyone lucky enough to spend the night enjoyed George’s biscuits, eggs, bacon, and famous pancakes for breakfast. When he wasn’t busy farming he enjoyed watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. George was a devoted husband; loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle; talented farmer; excellent cook; and faithful member of Midway United Methodist Church in Gillsville. He will be remembered for his kindness, calm, steady spirit, great love for his extended family and friends, and tireless commitment to any task he undertook. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lee Wood; his parents; and sisters Gertrell Wood, Alma Martin, Mary Brownlow, Jimmie Cooper, and Margaret Kytle. He is survived by his sons Christopher Wood (Joy) of Birmingham, AL and Timothy Wood (Lesa) of Collierville, TN; granddaughters Kim Wood (Franklin) of Birmingham, AL, Kate Oemke (Terry) of Marietta, GA, and Kristin Regenold (Matthew) of Franklin, TN; grandson Christopher K Wood (Allison) of Knoxville, TN; great grandchildren Amelia Artzwood, Terry Oemke, Savannah Regenold, Bennett Regenold, Silas George Regenold, Luke Regenold, Lyla Wood, and Harbin Wood; sisters Molly Brown of Commerce and Milford House of Gillsville; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that NO flowers be sent, donations may be made in memory of George Wood to Midway United Methodist Church, RO. Box 24, Gillsville, Georgia 30543. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at http://littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW Gainesville, Ga. 30501, is in charge of arrangements. James William Jackson Died May 10, 2020 James William (Billy) Jackson, age 72, of Murrayville, died Sunday May 10, at his residence. He was born in Blue Ridge, and since the age of ten he has resided in Hall County. Mr. Jackson was the son of the late Rev. Thomas Grady and Mary Irene (Chambers) Jackson. Mr. Jackson worked in the printing industry for many years and was also a Minister of Music at various churches in North GA. Mr. Jackson was well known in gospel music for his work with choirs and was a very gifted and talented pianist. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Lumpkin County. Survivors include his wife, Debra Sullens Jackson of Murrayville; son and daughter- in-law, Jonathan and Kayla Jackson and grandson Grady William, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Jared and Julie Jackson and grandchildren Baylee, Lonnie, Easton and Emmalyn, Jefferson. Also surviving sister, Virginia Jackson Young, Blairsville; sister-in- law and caregiver, Evonne Sullens Loggins, Murrayville; sister-in- law, Melba Davenport Jackson, Blairsville; brother-in-law, Eugene Wilson, Clermont; brother-in-law, Randall Sullens, Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Jackson is preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law, Rev. Lonnie Dave and Marion Evans Sullens, Murrayville; brother, Tommy Juan Jackson, Blairsville; sister, Eva Jackson Wilson, Clermont; brother-in-law, G.W. (Junior) Young, Blairsville. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a drive-by visitation will be held Wednesday, May 13, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, followed by a drive in funeral service at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff Pearce and Pastor Derek Anglin will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Baptist Church cemetery. Please do not get out of your vehicles due to the state mandates. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at http://littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501, is in charge of arrangements. Nellie Stone Pirkle Died May 10, 2020 Nellie Stone Pirkle, age 89, transitioned into peaceful rest on Sunday, May 10. Mrs. Pirkle was born September 26, 1930, in Barrow County, to the late Ella Moulder Stone and Lester Columbus Stone. She married the late Joshua Franklin Pirkle Sr. on July 15, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son Joshua Franklin (Frank) Pirkle Jr. Mrs. Pirkle graduated from Winder High School. She received her LPN certification in 1966. She was employed by Winder physicians and the hospital for many years. Mrs. Pirkle continued to care for others until her death. Mrs. Pirkle was an active member of the Hoschton United Methodist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. She was a gracious southern cook whose chocolate pies and pound cakes were the destination of many attending the church or family reunion gatherings. She enjoyed the thrill of the hunt for antiques and spent many a Saturday with her longtime friend Grade (Grace Cornett) traveling to their hot spots. Mrs. Pirkle is survived by a son Steve, his wife Brenda and her two grandchildren Jesseca and Morgan, from Arenzville, IL. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Ruthie Pirkle (wife of son Joshua Franklin Pirkle Jr.). The family will forgo visitation and graveside services to prevent the spread and health risk to friends and family due to the COVID 19 virus. Interment will be at the Pirkle Family Cemetery, Hoschton. A life celebration is tentatively planned for September 26, (Nellie’s Birthday) at Hoschton United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to made to The Alzheimer’s Association. A check can be mailed to: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601 or Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, Georgia 30346. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548. Ronald D. Robinson Died May 8, 2020 Mr. Ronald D. “Ronnie” Robinson, age 73, of Gainesville, passed away on Friday, May 8, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 12, at 2:00 p.m,. at Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, with interment to follow, at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Darryl Womack, Mr. Johnny Wilson and Mr. Ken Ausburn will officiate. The family received friends on Monday, May 11, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Robinson was born November 11, 1946, in Chatsworth, to the late George T. Robinson, Jr. and Mae Jones Robinson. He was a member of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, where he was an active deacon and loved his church. Ronnie was a member of Harvesters Sunday School class, and served as the Church Treasurer. Ronnie was retired from Stork-Gamco with 25 years of service, traveling the United States, having many loyal clients as well as friends. Ronnie was a devoted husband of 55 years. Nancy was the love of his life and they shared three beautiful children. Ronnie loved his family and most of all he loved the Lord. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Nancy O’Shields Robinson of Gainesville, his children, Rodney D. (Lisa) Robinson of McDonough, Relynda R. (Todd) Barrett of Flowery Branch and Rosanne R. (Robert) Hudgins of Hoschton, grandchildren, Cortney (Jordan) Koshiol of Gainesville, Gage Barrett of Lawrenceville, Hillary (Zac) Wood of Martin, Georgia, Hannah Hudgins of Hoschton, Mallory Barrett of Carnesville, Taylor Robinson of Rex, Brooke Robinson of McDonough and Rylee Robinson of McDonough, great grandchildren, Barrett Koshiol, Ava Koshiol, Olivia Koshiol, Madalyn Koshiol, and Lilly Wood, siblings, Carol Bryant, Ann Reed, Pat (Johnny) Abercrombie and Terry (Pam) Robinson, all of Gainesville. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504, is in charge of arrangements. MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Tommy Henry Seabolt Died May 7, 2020 Tommy Henry Seabolt, age 68, of Gainesville, passed away on Thursday, May 7. He is predeceased in death by his mother; Jacqueline Stargel, and his siblings; Bill Page, Mary Nolan, and William Seabolt. Tommy was a devoted and loving husband, father and papa. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with the many friends he met along the shorelines of Lake Lanier. He worked at World Wide manufacturing for many years. Tommy dedicated many years to playing, coaching and forming winning softball teams. For 52 years he was also a bowler with the Piedmont and The United States bowling congress. Tommy is survived by his wife, Adella Seabolt, of Gainesville; children Tina Seabolt Wilson (Neko), of Gainesville, Angel Matheson (Chuck), of Dawsonville, Robin Self (Michael), of Talking Rock, and Brooke Webb (Chris), of Flowery Branch; and, sister Dorothy “Dot” and brother-in-law Ronnie Irvin, of Oakwood. Tommy also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Blake, Rebecca, Jake, Casey, David, Alexis, Sadie, Dawson, Olivia, and Ella. Three great grandchildren: Flynn, Henry, and David also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed at http://www. mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899. Virginia Allen Cornelison Died May 7, 2020 Virginia Allen Cornelison, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 7, with Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, in Gainesville. Virginia was born on May 7, 1931, in Chicopee, to George W. and Elsie Miller Allen. She was the second oldest of five children and grew up in the Candler district of Hall County. Virginia received her B.A. at Berry College in 1953. Her late husband, Rembert L. Cornelison, also graduated from Berry College. Virginia later earned a Master’s in Education at North Georgia College. Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Rembert, her parents, and three of her siblings, Leroy H. Allen, Ann Allen Williams and her beloved husband Willis L. Williams, and Roger Allen (all who lived in Hall County), as well as by her daughter, Melody Ann Trent (who lived in North Carolina). Virginia is survived by one son, Steven A. Cornelison (Donna) of Flowery Branch, a younger brother, George W. Allen, Jr. (Christine) of Hiawassee, and four
