THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 - PAGE 9A
Obituaries
William James Adams
William James Adams, 91, passed away peace
fully at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Cen
ter on Thursday, June 26, 2025, surrounded by his
loving family.
He was born the oldest
son of six children on
April 16, 1934, to Wil
liam Buford Adams and
Susie Nell Crow Adams
in Comer.
James was known for
his unwavering servi
tude to all in need. He
was a proud U.S. Navy
Veteran, serving his na
tion in the Korean Con
flict, aboard the USS
Frank Knox.
In his civilian life, his service continued as a ded
icated Rotarian. He was active in Rotary as long as
he was able, most notably building ramps for indi
viduals in Madison County who developed a need.
James was strong in his Christian faith and loved
showing the love of the Lord through serving his
church family as well. He was a deacon at Union
Baptist Church for many years, taught Sunday
School and he cared for the widows of the commu
nity. Until his death, he was an active member at
Friendship Baptist Church.
While most of his time was dedicated to serving
others, James also was active in many hobbies. He
loved the outdoors where he would fish, hunt and
spend time with his beloved family, especially his
grandchildren.
Upon retirement, James and Bobbie Jean trav
eled far and wide in their camper and then on many
bus tours with friends. His time outdoors was also
dedicated to tending his large garden. He shared
his garden as he shared his life, feeding friends,
family and all those in need.
Remarkably, later in life James still had time for
his own competitive hobby. He was a highly dec
orated archer and competed in the Golden Olym
pics until he was 89 years old. His dedication to his
family, life and faith did not dwindle as he aged,
and he will be remembered for his devotion by all
those who loved him.
Left to cherish the memories they made together
are his adoring wife of 67 years, Bobbie Jean Gun
nells Adams; his sons, Steve Adams, Rome, and
Greg Adams (Patsy), Hull; his daughters, Jan Wil
liams (Randy), Hull, and Sandra Seymour (Jeff),
Comer; grandchildren, Robbie Adams (Kalea),
Chris Adams (Nicole), Ashley Witcher (Beau),
Zack Seymour (Autumn), Caleb Seymour, Tyler
Adams (Kelsi Schell), Trey Adams (Kathleen),
and Amber Williams (Jamie); and one great-grand
son, Finn James. He also leaves many other family
members and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral service: Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 4 p.m.
at Friendship Baptist Church, Danielsville, with
Pastors Jeff Wells and Jeff Seymour officiatins.
Interment will immediately follow the service at
Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Sunday, June 29, 2025,
at 3 p.m. at the church.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville,
has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Shirley Ann Alcorn
BETHLEHEM — Shirley Ann Alcorn, 87, Beth
lehem, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
She was born on February 6, 1938, in Louisville,
Kentucky. Shirley was a telephone operator and
Frame Dame for Southern Bell. She has been mar
ried to the love of her life, Thomas, for 70 Years.
Shirley was a member of Bethlehem First United
Methodist Church. She was a lay speaker for Unit
ed Methodist Churches where she preached all
over Georgia.
Shirley volunteered with countless organiza
tions and ran a shelter in Florida for abused and
abandoned children. Shirley was a member of the
D.A.R. Shirley was the matriarch of the family.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is predeceased by her father, Thomas L.
Wells; mother, Maja Tomes Bush; step-father,
James Ralph Bush; and sisters, Dorothy Greco (Dr.
John) and Betty Edgar (Ronald).
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Thom
as Lee Alcorn; son, Thomas Lee Alcorn Jr.; daugh
ters, Diane Shelton (Charles), Denise Matty (Den
nis), Pixie Cook (Vernon) and Charlotte Wright;
brother, James Robert Bush; sister, Doris Hilliard;
and lots of loving grandchildren and great-grand
children.
Funeral service: Monday, July 7, 2025, at 2 p.m.
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at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, 709
Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, Ga. 30620. She will
be laid to rest at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Monday, July 7, 2025,
from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at the church.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of ar
rangements.
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Jack Henley Borders
MAYSVILLE — Jack Henley Borders, 97,
Maysville, entered rest Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Mr. Borders was born
in Gadsden, Alabama,
the son of the late Olin
Roscoe Borders and the
late Gussie Lou Segars
Borders. In addition
to his parents, he was
preceded in death by
his wife, Sarah Frances
Borders; daughter, Judy
E. Richardson; grand
son, Kramer Borders;
granddaughter, Candice
Borders; and a sister, Carol B. Dillard.
Mr. Borders worked for C.C. Dickson Compa
ny as a HVAC parts supplier. He was a member of
Crosspointe Church, Duluth, loved to build bird-
houses and be in his garden.
Survivors include son, Steve Borders (Cenia)
Maysville; grandchildren, Andrew Coker (Me
linda), Jennifer Clayton (Charlton), and Jonathan
Coker (Jennie); great-grandchildren, Hali, Luke
and Jacob Clayton, Katie and Kirby Coker and Ki
ley and Kambry Coker.
Graveside service: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at
10 a.m. from Evans Memory Gardens with the
Reverend Bruce Hardy officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder High
way, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online
condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Donald House Dunahoo
Donald House Dunahoo, 77, passed away on
Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
He was born on April
25, 1948, in Athens
to Horace and Mazie
Dunahoo. Donald was a
former president of the
Lions Club and loved
playing golf. He was a
land surveyor in Bar-
row County for 55-plus
years where he had the
joy of working with his
brother, son and grand
son.
He is predeceased by his parents, Horace and
Mazie Dunahoo; and sisters, Marie Smith and Jer-
rye Purcell.
Donald is survived by his son, Daniel Dunahoo
(Amanda); brothers, Ray Dunahoo and W.T. Duna
hoo; sister, Jo Benton; and grandchildren, Payton
Daniel Dunahoo and Madison Elizabeth Dunahoo.
Funeral service: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 2 p.m.
at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy. SE,
Winder, Georgia 30680. A burial will occur Tues
day, July 8, 2025, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Winder,
Georgia.
Family to receive friends: Monday, July 7, 2025,
from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of ar
rangements.
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Donald “Don” Knudsen
Donald “Don” Knudsen, a U.S. Army Veteran,
83, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, sur
rounded by the love of his family.
Born March 28, 1942,
in Weymouth, Mas
sachusetts, to Regi
nald and Ruth (Gould)
Knudsen with time in
New Hampshire, Geor
gia and eventually Flor
ida.
Don is survived by his wife, Becky; his daugh
ters, Kelly, Karen, Ingrid, Lori, Shelley and Nikki;
many cherished grandchildren and great-grand
children; his sisters, Betsy, Sue and Marge; broth
er, Doug; and many nieces and nephews.
Don held many roles, but most loved working
for the Water District in Massachusetts and with
heavy equipment. His dedication and strong work
ethic were evident in everything he did. Don’s
hobbies included wood turning, bowling, golfing
and playing pool.
But above all, his greatest joy came from being
a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
He shared 45 loving years with his soul mate,
Becky.
The family encourages you share your memories
and photos of Don at https://obituaries.national-
cremation.com/obituaries/naples-fl/donald-knud-
sen-12436417.
National Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
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Etta Mae Parson Powell
HOMER — Etta Mae Parson Powell, 88, Ho
mer, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Mrs. Powell was born on August 27, 1936, in
Homer to the late Henry Parson and Cleo Arnold
Parson. In addition to her parents, she was pre
ceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years,
Charles “Bill” Powell; son, Terry Lee Powell;
brothers, Hoyt Parson and Bobby Parson; and sis
ter, Lois Snipes.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,
Scarlet and Stacey McDonald, Homer; grand
daughters, Erin McDonald and Nicole Powell,
Greenville, South Carolina; grandson and his
spouse, Greg and Jessica Powell, Homer; daugh
ter-in-law, Tammy Powell, Homer; great-grand
daughters, Charlie Ann Powell and Bailee Powell;
sisters, Lou Jean Waddell, Homer, and Barbara
Ann Trotter, Homer; brother, Lloyd Parson, Ho
mer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at
2 p.m. in the Whitfield Funeral Home, South
Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Nix officiating. In
terment will follow in the Silver Shoals Baptist
Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, July 1, 2025,
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whit
field Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chap
el, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia
30511, 706-778-7123.
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Grace Whitworth Ragland
Grace Whitworth Ragland, 93, passed away on
Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving
family.
Grace graduated as
valedictorian from
Townville High School
and subsequently es
tablished herself as a
dedicated homemaker
and respected member
of her community. She
was a faithful and de
vout member of Winder
First United Methodist
Church, where she lov
ingly led the nursery
for over 40 years. Through her gentle spirit and
steadfast kindness, Grace impacted multiple gen
erations, nurturing the children of her church fam
ily and embodying the true meaning of grace and
compassion.
Grace was preceded in death by her beloved
spouse of 67 years, Dr. Clyde P. Ragland Sr.; and
daughter, Karen Ragland Munday; her parents,
T.A. Whitworth Sr. and Lizzy Whitworth; and sib
lings, Harold Whitworth, T.A. Whitworth Jr., Ever
ett Whitworth and Margaret Schneider.
She is survived by her sons, Dr. David E. Rag
land (Johanna), Winder, and Dr. C.P. “Scott” Rag
land (Rebecca), St. Louis, Missouri; her grand
children and their spouses, Dr. Brittni and Luke
Kelley, Winder, Dr. Cameron and Heather Ragland,
Gainesville, Wesley Ragland and Metal Priestess,
St. Louis, Missouri, and Owen Ragland, St. Louis,
Missouri; and great-grandchildren, Sage Ragland
and Lilly Ragland.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, July 8, 2025,
from 6 until 8 p.m. at Maddox-Carter Memorial
Home.
Funeral service: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at
11a.m. in the chapel of Maddox-Carter Memorial
Home with the Reverend Dave Hinson officiating.
Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are accepted, or memorial contributions
may be made to a charity of one’s choosing.
Maddox-Carter Memorial Home, Winder, is en
trusted with the arrangements.
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