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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 25. 2024 - PAGE 5B Obituaries Douglas Duncan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or ASP- CA. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 23-29 Reece F. Simmons BALDWIN — Reece F. Simmons, 86, Baldwin, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, De cember 17, 2024, following a brief illness. Bom in Baldwin on October 07, 1938, he was a son of the late Gar nett and Ina Eller Sim mons. Reece served his country proudly in the United States Army. He retired as a buck driver with Kenbar Manufac turing with many years of dedicated service. Reece was proud to have received the Ryder Safety Award for no accidents for 25 years. He enjoyed working with his Farmall tractor, hunting and fishing, as well as caring for his dogs, Dolly and Ruger. Reece loved his family tremen dously and attended Cornelia Congregational Ho liness Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Simmons Brewer; granddaughter, Kimberly Brewer; brother, Coy Simmons; sisters, Carol Simmons, Cozette Eller and Reba Zimmerman. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby Mae Armour Simmons; daughter and son-in- law, Rebecca and Brian Mason; son-in-law, Rev. Ed Brewer; grandsons, Adam Brewer and Colby Mason; great-grandchildren, Natalie Brewer, Ca leb Brewer and Brennan Brewer; brother and sis ter-in-law, Roy and Edith Simmons; several niec es, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service: Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Ben- field and Bishop Clarence Reynolds officiating. In terment will follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves Veterans Honor Guard. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cor nelia, Georgia, 706-778-8668, is in charge of ar rangements. An online guest registry is available for the Simmons family at www.mcgaheegriffi- nandstewart.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 23-29 JoNell Patton Steele COMER — JoNell Patton Steele, 95, Comer, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Joe Thomas and Ada Patton; also preceded by her husband, James Ar- mell Steele; two brothers, Fred Patton and Thomas Patton; and four sisters, Frances Headspeth, Doris Reagin, Gertrude Patton and Hilda Patton. Survivors include her daughter, Vivian Steele; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Glade United Methodist Church. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 6, 2024, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. The interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial do nations to the Glade United Methodist Church, c/o Lori Brazell, 1799 Lexington Carlton Rd., Carlton, Ga. 30627. Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 23-29 Mattie Joyce White On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Mattie Joyce White, 86, ascended peacefully to the eter nal realm surrounded by her family at her home in Jefferson. Mrs. White (Mattie Joyce Hardy) entered the world on May 3, 1938, one of nine chil dren bom to parents Ralph and Mattie (Bur gess) Hardy in Jeffer son. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Annie Catherine (Har dy) Moon and Ruby Jean (Hardy) Danner; and one brother, Ralph Edgar Hardy. A lifelong Jefferson resident, Mrs. White is a member of the Bryan High School Class of 1957. She worked diligently in the poultry processing in dustry, reaching the position of trainer and supervi sor before retiring in 2001 with many professional accolades. Mrs. White dedicated her life in service to her family and the New Salem Baptist Church. A founding member of the church’s E.T. Smith Se nior Choir, she served faithfully as lead soprano for more than 60 years, and as choir president for more than 20 years. Mrs. White also served as a church deaconess for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Deacon Saul White; her two daughters, Adrian Bailey Carver (Darryl) and Sande Bailey-Gwinn (Macon); one sister, Pearl Hardy Kinney (Clarence); three broth ers, Thomas Hardy (Linda), John A. Hardy and Kelvin Hardy; five grandchildren; and several lov ing nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service: Monday, December 23,2024, at 12 p.m. at the New Salem Baptist Church, 787 New Salem Church Road, Jefferson, Georgia. Interment will take place at Jackson Memorial Gardens, 6825 Jefferson Rd. Commerce, Georgia 30529. Family to receive friends: Monday, December 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 23-29 LOCAL MATTERS At the Local Football Game At the Local School Event At the Local Forum At the Local Arts Festival jm * We'll be there covering it so YOU can be there too. MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS Banks County News • Barrow News-Journal Braselton News • Jackson Herald • Madison County Journal Subscribe online at MainStreetNews.com
