Exzoda Goodwin
Mr. Exzoda Goodwin, age 84 of Jasper, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005
at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Goodwin, Jasper; son, Edward Goodwin,
Ball Ground; two step-sons, Gene Carlisle, Cherry Log, and Mike Carlisle,
Alabama; daughter, Patsy Mason, Jasper; and brother, Luther Goodwin,
Cartersville. Nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 from the Gospel
Temple in Ball Ground with the Revs. Don Williams and LeRoy Blackwell
officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The following served
as pallbearers: Gene and Mike Carlisle, David Goodwin, Andrew Willoughby and
Jonathan and Chris Mason. Cagle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
www.caglefuneralhome.com

Lois Cox
Lois Faye Cox, age 79 of Gainesville, Ga., passed away Tuesday, August
30, 2005 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Miss Cox was born in Pickens County, Ga. to the late Quillian A. Cox and
Lemma Duncan Cox and lived in Gainesville since her childhood. She attended
Gainesville High School, LaGrange College and Brenau College. Her entire
career was with Pacolet-Milliken Mills where she retired as Human Resource
director of the Sibley Mill in Lavonia, Ga. Miss Cox was of the Baptist
faith and was active at First Baptist Church of Gainesville where she was a
member of the Agape Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was a long-time
volunteer at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Always active, Miss Cox was a
member of the BULLI Club, was an avid golfer and member of the Chattahoochee
Women’s Golf Association, a member of Pilot International and always enjoyed
her bridge clubs. She had much love and affection for her family and
friends.
Miss Cox was preceded in death by her sisters, L.M. Cox DeLong and Gladys
Cox Chambers; and her brothers-in-law, Bob Chambers and James Farmer.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2 from the Chapel
of the First Baptist Church with interment at 2 p.m. at Corinth Baptist
Church Cemetery in Pickens County. Dr. Bill Coates officiated. In lieu of
flowers, those who wish may contribute to the Third Century Building Fund of
the First Baptist Church, 751 Green Street NW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home of Gainesville in charge of arrangements.

Elder James Pruitt
Elder James F. Pruitt, age 61 of Ball Ground, passed away Sept. 1, 2005.
Elder Pruitt was the pastor of the Boiling Springs Primitive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Talmadge C. Pruitt.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Womack Pruitt; daughters and
sons-in-law, Denise and Phil Fox of Ball Ground and Tammy and David Haney of
Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Dawn Pruitt; mother, Addie
Lee Pruitt; sisters, Faye Jones, Joan Glaze and Bekki Dinsmore, all of
Cumming; brothers, Donald Pruitt of Silver City and Lamar Pruitt of
Dawsonvile. Twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also
survive.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Northside
Funeral Chapel with Elders R.E. Cagle, Don Farris, Danny Cagle and Ray
Wagner officiating. Interment was in the Lake Forest Memorial Park in
Jasper. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Boiling
Springs Primitive Baptist Church or a Pickens County Primitive Baptist
Church. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.

Frank Leslie
Mr. Frank Leslie, age 84 of Talking Rock, passed away Wednesday, August
31, 2005 at his home under Hospice Care. His memorial service will be held
at Jasper United Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. with the
Rev. Jerry Peele officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Panama
City, Fl. where Mr. Leslie lived for many years.
A native of Indianapolis, Mr. Leslie was a man of many accomplishments.
He flew the B-17 bomber, the famed Flying Fortress, during World War II.
After returning from the Air Force he worked as a banker for 20 years. Then,
after losing his first wife, Mr. Leslie entered nursing school at age 59 in
a desire to help others facing health problems.

He was active in his churches over the years working the sound system and volunteering for blood drives. He also assisted in the community by helping the elderly prepare their taxes and as an election day poll worker. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lois Leslie; three sisters, Rosemary Hamilton, Jean Wiley and Martha Myers, who reside in Indianapolis; step-daughter, Deborah Valentine and her husband Howard. Also surviving are two grandchildren, 10 nieces and nephews and 18 grand-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Jasper United
Methodist Church, 85 W Church Street, Jasper, Ga. 30143. Cagle Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements.

Walter Brown
Mr. Walter James Brown, age 51 of Talking Rock, Ga., passed away Sunday,
Sept. 4, 2005 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Brown; sons, Bobby Shane Iler and
James Boyd Brown; daughter, Amy Diana Brown; brothers, McKinley and Joe Neal
Brown; and sister, Joan Kirby. Six grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 from the
Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Yellow Creek
Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Leroy Kelley will officiate.
www.roperfuneralhome.com

Harold House
Mr. Harold House, age 60 of Jasper, passed at his residence Saturday
afternoon Sept. 3, 2005.
Surviving are the wife, Alice House of Jasper; sons, Anthony and Jamie
House, both of Jasper; daughter-in-law, Debbie House of Jasper; Brothers and
sisters-in-law, Ernest and Darlene House and Charles and Linda House, all of
Rockmart, Clyde and Carolyn House of Loganville and Gene and Doris House of
Duluth; sister, Mattie Bell Beaver of Cartersville, sisters-in-law,
Elizabeth, Dot and Jennie; granddaughter, Julie House. Mr. House was
preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Robert, Melvin and Floyd House.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel
of Cagle Funeral Home with the Revs. Bobby Tims and Wendell Owens
officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist church (Ryo)
Cemetery with Chucky Simmons, Junior Kinser, Jerry and Joe Hightower,
Clinton Long, Danny House, Danny Childers and James Rowdy Stanley serving as
pallbearers.
www.caglefuneralhome.com

Tiffany Cochran
Miss Tiffany Cochran, age 19 of Ball Ground, passed Thursday morning,
Sept. 1, 2005 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper.
Survivors include her mother, Mary L. Cochran, Marble Hill; and sister,
Heather Cochran, also of Marble Hill.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of
Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Hyde officiating. Interment followed
in Mica Baptist Church Cemetery with Thomas Wigington, Jesse Howard, Kevin
and Kelly Blackwell, Leon Bearden and Walter Pruett serving as pallbearers.
www.caglefuneralhome.com

Donnie Moss
Donnie Hulen Moss, age 85 of Marietta, passed Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005.
Mr. Moss was born in Pickens County and lived in Cobb County for the past
60 years. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church for over 55 years.
Mr. Moss served in the US Army during World War II. He retired from Lockheed
Georgia Company in 1981 after 31 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Charlotte Towery Moss of
Marietta; daughter and son-in-law, Menlia and Bob Tramell of Luthersville;
son, Jimmy Hulen Moss of Woodstock; brother, Leeo Moss of Talking Rock;
sisters, Ruth Jones of Canton and Chloe Willis and Ruby Taylor, both of
Marietta; grandchildren, Bob Tramell, Jr. of Luthersville, Carmen and Jon
Scaggs of Gainesville, Debbie Gurovich of Woodstock and Janie Worley of
Marietta. Four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Mr. Moss was preceded in death by his son, Freddie Hulen Moss.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday from Shady Grove
Baptist Church in Marietta with the Revs. Leides Barrgo and Tom Cocklereese
officiating. Interment followed in Shady Grove Cemetery. Donations may be
made to Tranquility Hospice, 4040 Hospital West Dr., Austell, Ga. 30106, the
Alzheimer’s Association, 1841 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30329 or
Parkinson’s Research.

Robert McCoy
Mr. Robert Lester McCoy, age 59 of Jasper, passed away on Saturday, Sept.
3, 2005 at Mountainside Medical Center.
Survivors include his daughters, Connie Stephens of Canton, Cindy Wilson,
Charlotte Kalson and Carlene Wilson, all of Jasper; sister, Joanne Smith of
Carrollton. Nine grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 4 at 3:30 p.m. from the
Sosebee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Joe Holt officiating. Interment
followed in the Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery.