Lealon Greene

Mr. Lealon Greene, age 62 of Talking Rock, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Kennestone Hospital. He was a US Army veteran, retired from Lockheed and a member of Masonic Lodge #77, Mechanic Union Lodge #709 and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Greene, Talking Rock; sons, Kyle and Keith Greene, both of Canton, and Chipper Kelley of Valdosta; daughters, Dianna Hodgin of Dallas, Pamela Livingston of San Diego, Ca. and Samantha Rutledge of Douglasville; brother, Melvin Greene of Jasper; sisters, Marie Lewis and Linda Faye Cox, both of Canton, Laverne Roper of Ball Ground and Dianne King of Waleska. Twelve grandchildren also survive.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 from Sunrise Memorial Gardens with the Masons in charge of graveside services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Sosebee Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Allen Stephens

Mr. Allen Stephens, age 82 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at Portsbridge Hospice in Dunwoody.

Mr. Stephens was a retired Col. in the US Army and also a WW II war veteran. He was a charter member and founder of the Canton National Guard. He was a past master of the Canton Masonic Lodge #77 and a member of the Cherokee Shrine Club and Yaarb Temple. Mr. Stephens was the past high priest of the Canton Chapter of the Royal Arch Mason #135 and a founding member of the Elk Lodge. He was also retired from Lockheed and a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sons, the Rev. Jimmy Stephens and Phillip Stephens, both of Canton; brother, Robert Stephens of Lawrenceville; sister, Cammie Porterfield of Seymour, Tn. Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday from Riverdale Baptist Church with the Revs. Bobby Segars, Edwin Weaver, Joey Dubois and Buddy Roper officiating. Interment followed in Cherokee Memorial Park with DAV military honors and Masonic graveside services. Sosebee Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Alvin Gibson

Mr. Alvin Gibson, age 50 of Marble Hill, passed away suddenly Jan. 4, 2003.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Gibson, Marble Hill; mother, Edna Gibson, Dawsonville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Angel Gibson, Ball Ground, and Terry and Julia Gibson, Marble Hill; one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and William Bell, Marble Hill; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Joyce Gibson, Dawsonville, Jeff and Teri Gibson, Talking Rock, and Jim and Betty Ann Gibson, Marble Hill; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy Gibson, Tate, Sue and Lindsay Petty, Marble Hill, Ann and Joe Clark, Jasper, and Oma and Tony Tribble, Cumming. Three grandchildren also survive.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 from Yellow Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Roy Blackwell and Dozier Henderson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Greg Gibson, David, Gary and Bradley Pearson, Wes Clark and Jerry Wright. Cagle Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Patricia Holloway

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann Holloway, age 58 of Dawsonville, passed away Jan. 10, 2003 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Roy Holloway of Yellow Creek Community; mother, Lillie Mae Mincey of Stone Mountain; sons, Robert Pruitt of Oconee and Joseph Holloway of Yellow Creek; daughters, Wanda Hutchison and Tammy Smith, both of Bethlehem, Delleene Worley of Yellow Creek and Rosa Turner of Ducktown; brother, Jerry Mincey of Covington; sisters, Sylvia Miller of Covington and Linda Baker of Stone Mountain. Ten grandchildren also survive.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. John Henderson officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Johnny Archer, Rusty and Jack White, Jody Johnson, Jeff Miller and Jeff Lewis. Roper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Virgie Morgan

Virgie Mae Morgan, age 104 of Etowah, Tn., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at her home.

A native of Monroe County and a resident of Etowah for 67 years, she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Robert and Venie Malone Raper. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ollie Morgan; four sons, J.B., Charles, Reed and Glenn Morgan; six grandsons; and one granddaughter.

Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Hazel Dean of Ball Ground, Geraldine and Bill Watts of Sarasota, Fl., Betty Watson and Olliemae and George Rayburn, all of Etowah; one sister, Ruth Lacewell of Sweetwater. Sixteen grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren also survive.

The graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday from McMinn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. James Atkins officiating. Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilma Moss

Mrs. Wilma B. Moss, age 89 of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Mountainside Medical Center.

She is survived by one brother, Willard Sosebee, Jasper, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Revs. Buddy Roper and Gene Childers officiating. Interment followed in Old Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherokee County. The following served as pallbearers: Scott Evans, Lee and Mike Sosebee, Rex Roden and Marty Dorsey.

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Richard Williams

Mr. Richard “Benny” Williams, age 64 of Ellijay, passed away Jan. 11, 2003 at the VA Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Mattie Hood Williams; mother, Odella Williams of Buchanan, Ga.; son, Richard Glen Williams of Boise, Id.; daughters, Dee Dettman and Denise Tullis, both of Gainesville, Ga.; brothers, Osborn and Leon Williams, both of Jasper; sister, Gladys Johnson of Woodstock. Six grandchildren and the mother of Mr. Williams’ children, Shirley Evans, of Ellijay, also survive.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam May officiating. Interment followed in Talking Rock Baptist Church Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Tinsley and Tim Jones, Michael Carter, Todd Jarrett, Scott Fortenberry and Allen Johnson.

Vernon Meek

Mr. Vernon Meek, age 53 of Jasper, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2003 at Mountainside Medical Center.

Surviving are his wife, Brenda Castleberry, Jasper; mother, Peggy Meek, Newnan; one son, Dwight Castleberry, Jasper; three daughters, Charity Hurt, Locust Grove, Brook Meek, Austell, and Sherry Edmonson, Ellijay; two brothers, Roy and Bill Meek, both of Newnan; two sisters, Connie and Brenda. Three grandchildren also survive.

The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Revs. Dozier Henderson and Troy Milford officiating. Interment was in the Ophir Baptist Church Cemetery with Local #47 DAV in charge of military graveside services. Serving as pallbearers were: Bill and Ray Meek, James Thompson, Dwight Castleberry, Charles and Justin Cantrell, Kevin Hurt and Chris Buchanan.

Tim Haley

Tim Haley, age 34 of the Clayton Community, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at his residence. He was employed by Amicalola Electric of Jasper.

Tim is survived by his wife, Beth; daughters, Emily and Breanna; parents, the Rev. Donald and Bonnie (Raynes) Haley; and brother, Jeff Haley, all of Canton.

The service was held Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The Revs. Donald Smith, Buck Parker and Max West officiated. Huey Funeral Home of Canton was in charge of the arrangements.