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Leonard J. Parks
Lumpkin native
Mr. Leonard J. Parks, 77, of Suches, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at Union General Hospital in Blairsville following a sudden illness.
A native and former resident of Lumpkin County, Mr. Parks had lived in Suches for the past 10 years.
He was the son of the late Daniel Webster and Fannie Mae Seabolt Parks and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ervin Parks, James Parks, Fred Parks; and three infant sisters.
Mr. Parks had worked as a ship builder in Brunswick during World War II and was a carpenter.
Mr. Parks was a member and past worshipful master of the Murrayville Masonic Lodge #30 F&AM, an honorary member of Blue Mountain Masonic Lodge #38 F&AM, Dahlonega, and was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Suches.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mrs. Janet Parks, Suches; son and daughter-in-law, Lenny and Melissa Parks, Suches; grandchildren, Benjamin Parks, Kayla Parks, both of Suches; sisters, Mrs. Nora Sullens, Mrs. Kathleen Truelove, both of Murrayville; brother, Mr. Lee Parks, Dahlonega; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Services were held Nov. 29 at Zion Baptist Church in Suches with the Rev. Dean Bryant, the Rev. Guy Lee, and the Rev. Michael Wilkes officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites.
McKinney Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of the arrangements.
John Alexander 'Zanders' Gaddis
Lumpkin resident
Mr. John Alexander 'Zanders' Gaddis, 79, of Dahlonega, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at Gold City Community Living Center in Dahlonega following a brief illness.
Born Aug. 8, 1924, in Hall County, Mr. Gaddis lived most of his life in Lumpkin County.
He was the son of the late John and Letha Rider Gaddis. He was also preceded in death by sisters Ruby Dean Massingale, Alene Stowe; and half-brothers, I.J. Gaddis, Woodrow Gaddis, Wilson Gaddis.
Mr. Gaddis had worked 18 years with Burlington Industries and more recently worked at Cornett Carpets in Gainesville.
He was a member of the Georgia Mountain Boys Band and a member of Hightower Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, May Bell Gaddis, Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law, Tessa and Mark Gailey, Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde and Ann Gaddis, Dennis Gaddis, Wayne and Angie Gaddis, all of Dahlonega, Johnny Gaddis, Loganville; nine grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Scarboro, Oakwood, Jewell Rider, St. Augustine, Fla.; special friend, Judy Chambers, Dahlonega; special friends of Broughton Head Mobile Home Park; and several nieces nephews and other relatives.
Services were held Nov. 30 at McKinney Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert D. Green officiating. Burial followed in Dahlonega Memorial Park.
McKinney Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of the arrangements.
Mattie L. Still
Hall resident
Mrs. Mattie L. Still, 86, of Gainesville, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003.
She was the daughter of the late Henry and Elma Garner Maeger. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Suzanne Stover.
Born in Cherokee County, she was reared on the campus of Reinhardt College in Waleska.
Mrs. Still had lived in Hall County since 1959.
She was a homemaker and a member of Riverbend Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Pat Drown, Gainesville, Lillian and Jack Welch, Murrayville; son and daughter-in-law, Thurman Judson III and Joy Still, Lawrenceville; brother, retired Lt. Col. Henry G. Maeger, Abbeville, S.C.; grandchildren, Carolyn Garrett, April Wehunt, David and Candis Stover, Owen Welch, Warren Welch; great-grandchildren, Courtland Stover, Ethan Pennington; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were held Dec. 1 at Little-Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Worley officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Little-Davenport Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Edward C. Brooksher
Union native
Mr. Edward C. Brooksher, 92, of Suches, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at Blue Ridge Health Care Center in Blue Ridge following an extended illness.
Mr. Brooksher was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. Mr. Brooksher served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Union County.
He was the son of the late Wiley and Maude Grizzle Brooksher and was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and William Hershel Gilreath; and brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Forrestine Brookshire.
He is survived by his niece, Geraldine Carder, Dahlonega; nephews: Benny Brookshire, Suches, Bobby Brookshire, Hoschton; special friends, Donald and Shirley Smith, Suches; and several cousins and other relatives.
Services were held Nov. 29 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church #2 in Union County with the Rev. William Phillips, the Rev. Doug Collins, the Rev. Donald Tritt, and the Rev. Rev. Barry Payne officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with full military honors provided by the Veterans Alliance Honor Guard.
Banister Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera Barnes Springer
Mrs. Vera Barnes Springer, 73, of Dahlonega, and formerly of Gainesville, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Bell-Minor Nursing Home in Gainesville following an extended illness.
Born May 15, 1930, in Wilkes County, Mrs. Springer had lived most of her life in Hall County. She had lived the past year with her son in Lumpkin County.
Mrs. Springer had worked as the supervising dietician at Bell-Minor Nursing Home in Gainesville until her retirement and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, L.E. Barnes; husband, Leon Springer; son, Jimmy Cavender; and daughter, Joan Reynolds.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara Cavender, Dahlonega; mother, Mrs. Pauline Barnes, Clermont; sisters, Jean Truelove, Betty Gaines, Myrtle Little, all of Gainesville, Kloma Holland, Ft. Smith, Ark.; brothers, James Barnes, Clermont, Larry N. Barnes, Gainesville; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Feb. 16 at Wauka Mountain Baptist Church in Hall County with the Rev. Dean Bryant officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
McKinney Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of the arrangements.
Mildred Lynn Mason
Mrs. Mildred Lynn Mason, 83, of Dahlonega, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth following an extended illness.
Mrs. Mason was a native of Meigs County, Tenn. who had lived in Lumpkin County most of her life. She was a homemaker and member of Philippi Baptist Church in Lumpkin County.
She was the daughter of the late Clint and Nora West Lynn and was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mason Sr.; son, Carl Mason Jr.; and brother, Eulie Lynn.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Jim Lancaster, Gainesville; son, Larry Mason, Gainesville; sisters, Mary Stroud, Maryville, Tenn., Wilma Owenby, Poulan, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Debbie Mason, Gainesville; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Services were held Feb. 15 at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega. Burial followed in the Philippi Baptist Church cemetery in Lumpkin County.
Banister Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of the arrangements.
Edwin R. 'Rudy' Myers
Mr. Edwin R. 'Rudy' Myers, 82, of Dahlonega, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville after a brief illness following open-heart surgery.
Mr. Myers was a native of Alta Vista, Va. He and his wife built a log home in the hills surrounding Dahlonega where they made their home for the past 23 years.
The Lane Cedar Chest Company employed him in his youth. He owned and operated a laundry and dry cleaning business in Pompano Beach, Fla., for many years. He later joined the City of Pompano Beach Water Department as a supervisor. He is credited with saving thousands of dollars by his innovative and creative techniques in solving water and sewage problems in a growing metropolis. He retired after 22-1/2 years of service. He loved his work so much he was rarely absent and at retirement had accumulated enough unused sick leave to be awarded a $20, 000 bonus.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Hazel Holt Myers.
They were both active members of Dahlonega Baptist Church. He was a member of the Pathfinders Class and she was a leader in the TEL Class.
He was a member of the James Cooper Men's Prayer Group. This interdenominational group of men from the community has met for more than 30 years to offer intercessory prayer for anyone who is ill, bereaved, or has family problems.
Rudy Myers prepared the coffee and a continental breakfast for each meeting for the past 14 years.
He was especially proud of his association with the management and staff of the local Wal-Mart store. He made the rounds of the store almost on a daily basis speaking to and encouraging the employees in their work. They considered him a member of the Wal-Mart family and included him in their employee celebrations, parties, and holiday events. A photograph of Rudy and a guest book was placed in the store so employees and friends could express their condolences.
He was a dedicated and loving witness for his Savior, Jesus Christ, and never missed an opportunity to share his testimony with whomever he met.
He is survived by his sister, Janie E. Myers, Alta Vista, Va.; brothers, Carey T. Myers, Williamsburg, Va., Marvin D. Myers, Hurt, Va., Hoy Landon Myers, High Point, N.C.; cousins, Willie Poe, Anne Poe Marshall; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Feb. 14 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega with the Rev. Robert Green and the Rev. William D. Hutcheson officiating.
The body was cremated and his ashes and the ashes of his beloved wife, Hazel, will be interred together in the Garden of Prayers cemetery in Alta Vista, Va.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Debt Reduction Fund, Dahlonega Baptist Church, 234 Hawkins St., Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 or to the American Heart Association in Rudy's memory.
Banister Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of the arrangements.
