Ruth Blalock Curry
Born: October 27, 1920
Died: December 29, 2014
Age: 94
Married To: John Randolph "Jack" Curry
| Birth: | Aug. 23, 1924
Georgia, USA |
| Death: | Oct. 18, 2004
Barrow County
Georgia, USA |
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Daughter(s):
Cheryl Curry
Son(s):
Jack Curry Jr.
Married To: Betty Joe Curry
Daughter(s):
Son(s):
Son(s):
Cecil Curry
Married To: Paulette Curry
Daughter(s):
Son(s):
Service Date: January 2, 2015
Funeral Home: Henry Funeral Home - Lithonia
Visitation: 1pm Friday
Ruth Blalock Curry, age 94, of Auburn, died December 29, 2014. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Jack Curry. Surviving are her
daughter, Cheryl Curry of Raleigh, NC; son, Jack Curry and his wife
Betty Joe of Fayetteville, Cecil Curry and his wife, Paulette of
Conyers, six grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great
grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 2 o’clock, Friday,
January 2, in the chapel of Henry Funeral Home, with Dr. Jim Martin
officiating. Interment will follow at East View Cemetery, Conyers. The
family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Henry
Funeral Home, Lithonia, 770 482-4411,
henryfuneral.com
Lois Blalock Ferrini (no picture available) (deceased)
Married To:
Daughters:
Sons:
Mildred Blalock Gunter (
born: 1926
died: July 15, 2012)
Age: 86
COMMERCE – Mildred Blalock Gunter,
86, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the Landmark Hospital in
Athens.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grover and
Thelma Waters Blalock and was the widow of Ernest H. Gunter after having
been married for some 61 years. She was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Vicky Brown.
Among the many titles and duties, her greatest pursuit was in serving
her Lord and Saviour. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her.
Her loss will be carried from now until we are reunited once more in
that place prepared for all that love the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit-eternal in the Heavens.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law,
Todd and Tara Gunter,
Commerce; a sister,
Ruth Curry, Auburn; grandchild,
Darina Boleman,
Hartwell; two great-grandchildren,
Lanae Boleman and
Gevin Boleman; and
two step-grandchildren,
Anthony Drake and
Valerie Drake.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, in the
chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Mr. Scott Hamilton and Mr. Leslie
Pulley officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July
17, from 6-8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
| Birth: | Aug. 28, 1925
Jackson County
Georgia, USA |
| Death: | Jul. 15, 2012
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia, USA |
Nancy Mildred Blalock Gunter
August 28, 1925 - July 15, 2012
Obituary for Mildred Blalock Gunter.
Ivie
Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Mildred Blalock Gunter,
86, of Commerce who passed away on Sunday at the Landmark Hospital in
Athens. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grover
and Thelma Waters Blalock and was the widow of Ernest H. Gunter after
having been married for some 61 years. She was also preceded in death by
a daughter, Vicky Brown.
Survivors include a son and
daughter-in-law, Todd and Tara Gunter of Commerce, a sister, Ruth Curry
of Auburn, a grandchild, Darina Boleman of Hartwell, 2 great
grandchildren, Lanae Boleman and Gevin Boleman and 2 step grandchildren,
Anthony Drake and Valerie Drake. Among her many titles and duties, her
greatest pursuit was in serving her Lord and Saviour. She was loved and
cherished by all who knew her. Her loss will be carried from now until
we are reunited once more in that place prepared for all that love the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit---eternal in the Heavens.
Funeral
services are scheduled for Wednesday at 11 AM from the chapel of Ivie
Funeral Home with Mr. Scott Hamilton and Mr. Leslie Pulley officiating.
Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM.
Information provided by Ivie Funeral Home online.
Family links:
Parents:
Elias Grover Blalock (1898 - 1957)
Thelma Goldie Waters Blalock (1904 - 1980)
Spouse:
Ernest H. Gunter (1925 - 2005)*
Siblings:
Maurice Hawkins Blalock*
Ralph Eli Blalock (1919 - 2008)*
Lemuel Grover Blalock (1923 - 2010)*
Nancy Mildred Blalock Gunter (1925 - 2012)
Winnie Rachel Blalock Ward (1927 - 1974)*
Hazel Lee Blalock Leachman (1945 - 2003)**
Shirley Faye Arwood (1949 - 2004)**
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling |
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Burial:
Jackson Memorial Gardens
Commerce
Jackson County
Georgia, USA
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Married To: Ernest H. Gunter
Daughter:
Vicky June Gunter Brown
| Birth: | Jul. 24, 1947
Georgia, USA |
| Death: | Mar. 5, 2008
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia, USA |
Vicky June Gunter was the wife of Clarence Nelson Brown.
Vicky June Gunter Brown, 60, of Commerce, died Wednesday, March 5, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born
in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Mildred Blalock Gunter and
the late Ernest Gunter and was retired from the University of Georgia,
having served as office manager of the Georgia Museum of Art.
Survivors
in addition to her mother, include her husband, Nelson Brown, Commerce;
a daughter and son-in-law, Darina Brown and William R. Boleman,
Hartwell; brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Tara Gunter, Commerce;
grandchildren, Lanae Boleman and Gevin Boleman; nephew, Anthony Drake;
and niece, Valerie Drake.
Funeral services were held Saturday,
March 8, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Smith,
Charles Vaughn and Robert Flippo officiating. Burial was in Jackson
Memorial Park.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 12, 2008. |
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Burial:
Jackson Memorial Gardens
Commerce
Jackson County
Georgia, USA |
Created by: David Rowl
Record added: Jul 27, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 133409522 |
Married To: Clarence Nelson Brown
| Birth: | Mar. 3, 1947
Georgia, USA |
| Death: | Mar. 16, 2012
Commerce
Jackson County
Georgia, USA |
Clarence N Brown was the son of Garnett and Will Mae Crane Brown. |
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Burial:
Jackson Memorial Gardens
Commerce
Jackson County
Georgia, USA |
Created by: David Rowl
Record added: Jul 27, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 133408662 |
Daughters:
Darina Brown Boleman
Married To: William R. Boleman
Daughter(s):
Lanae Boleman
Son(s):
Gevin Boleman
Son:
Todd Gunter
Married To: Tara Leigh Gunter
Obituary for Tara Leigh Gunter
Ivie
Funeral Home, Commerce, announces services for Tara Leigh Gunter, age
41, of Lula who passed away on Thursday October 16th, 2014. She was the
daughter of Alvin Lowell Gentry and Angelia Merritt Gentry. Survivors
include her husband, Todd Gunter of the home; son, Anthony Drake of
Commerce; daughter, Valerie Drake of Lula; and brother, Patrick Gentry
of Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on
Saturday October 18th, 2014 from 6 pm until 8 pm. Services will be held
on Sunday October 19th, 2014 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home at 2 pm
with Rev. Rick Lewis officiating.
Daughters: Valarie Rose Drake
Sons: Anthony Drake
Mildred Gunter (7-15-12)
COMMERCE –
Mildred Blalock Gunter,
86, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the Landmark Hospital in
Athens.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grover and
Thelma Waters Blalock and was the widow of Ernest H. Gunter after having
been married for some 61 years. She was also preceded in death by a
daughter,
Vicky Brown.
Among the many titles and duties, her greatest pursuit was in serving
her Lord and Saviour. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her.
Her loss will be carried from now until we are reunited once more in
that place prepared for all that love the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit-eternal in the Heavens.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Tara Gunter,
Commerce; a sister, Ruth Curry, Auburn; grandchild, Darina Boleman,
Hartwell; two great-grandchildren, Lanae Boleman and Gevin Boleman; and
two step-grandchildren, Anthony Drake and Valerie Drake.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, in the
chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Mr. Scott Hamilton and Mr. Leslie
Pulley officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July
17, from 6-8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Winnie Rachel Blalock Ward (no picture available) (deceased)
Married To: J. D. Ward /Jerry David Ward
Mr. J.D.Ward A World War II veteran
BALDWIN - J.D. Ward, 77, died Sunday, December 31, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Ward was born February 5, 1923, in Banks County. He was a son of the late Lemuel and Nettie Payne Ward.
Mr.
Ward was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and was a member of Grant
Reeves Post #7720, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of
Nails Creek Baptist Church, Homer, and the AARP. Mr. Ward was formerly
employed with Carwood Manufacturing Company and was retired from Grady
Garment Company.
He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Rachel Blalock Ward, and a son,
Steven Ward.
Funeral
services were held Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at Nails Creek Baptist
Church with the Revs. Roy Rogers and Terry Rice officiating. Burial was
in the church cemetery with the Rev. Gene Todd officiating at graveside.
Mr.
Ward is survived by his wife, Pat Payne Ward, Baldwin; three daughters,
Carol Elrod, Mt. Airy,
Cathy Rogers, Lula, and
DeAnn Downer, Cornelia;
three sons,
David Ward, Mt. Airy,
Kirby Ward, Calhoun, and
Milton Ward,
Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, Tom Ward, Commerce; 10 grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may
be made to Nails Creek Baptist Church, 2721 Highway 51 N., Homer, GA
30547, or to Level Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, GA
30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, January 3, 2001
| Birth: | Sep. 24, 1927 |
| Death: | Jul. 16, 1974 |
Funeral
services were held Sunday at the chapel of the Little Ward Funeral Home
of Commerce for Mrs. Winnie Rachel Ward, 46, of Baldwin.
The Rev. Ray C. Black officiated and interment was in the Nail's Creek Cemetery.
Mrs.
Ward, a native of Jackson County, died Saturday at the BJC Hospital
following a long illness. She was a member of the Nail's Creek Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry David Ward; four sons,
David Ward, Mt. Airy, Kirby Ward, Clarkesville, Milton and Steven Ward,
both of Baldwin; three daughters, Mrs. Carol Elrod, Cornelia, Cathy and
Deann Ward, both of Baldwin; two brothers, Elemuil Blalock, Augusta,
Ralph Blalock, Carnesville; three sisters, Mrs. Lois Ferrini,
Ridgecrest, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Curry, Auburn, Mrs. Mildred Gunter,
Commerce; and five grandchildren.
Family links:
Parents:
Elias Grover Blalock (1898 - 1957)
Thelma Goldie Waters Blalock (1904 - 1980)
Spouse:
Jerry David Ward (1923 - 2000)*
| Birth: | Feb. 5, 1923 |
| Death: | Dec. 31, 2000 |
Full name: Jerry David
Baldwin, GA - J.D. Ward, 77, of Highway 198 went to be with the Lord on Sunday,Dec. 31, 2000, at his home.
Born
in Banks County, he was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and was a
member of Grant Reeves Post No. 7720, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a
member of AARP and was a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church. He was
formerly employed with Carwood Manufacturing Company and was retired
from Grady Garment Company.
Surviving are widow, Pat Payne Ward of
Baldwin; daughters, Carol Elrod of Mt. Airy, Cathy Rogers of Lula and
DeAnn Downer of Cornelia; sons, David Ward of Mt. Airy, Kirby Ward of
Calhoun and Milton Ward of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Tom Ward of
Commerce; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was the
son of the late Lemuel and Nettie Payne Ward. He was preceded in death
by his first wife, Rachel Blalock Ward, and a son, Steven Ward.
Services
are at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Nails Creek Baptist Church by the Revs.
Roy Rogers and Terry Rice; burial will be in the church cemetery with
Rev. Gene Todd officiating at the graveside. The family will receive
friends at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, | |
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Burial:
Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Jewelville
Banks County
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Maintained by: Barbara Godfrey
Originally Created by: Pat Gillespie
Record added: Feb 01, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 104480861 | |
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Children:
Steven Ward (1955 - 1976)*
Siblings:
Maurice Hawkins Blalock*
Ralph Eli Blalock (1919 - 2008)*
Lemuel Grover Blalock (1923 - 2010)*
Nancy Mildred Blalock Gunter (1925 - 2012)*
Winnie Rachel Blalock Ward (1927 - 1974)
Hazel Lee Blalock Leachman (1945 - 2003)**
Shirley Faye Arwood (1949 - 2004)**
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling |
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Burial:
Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Jewelville
Banks County
Georgia, USA |
Maintained by: Barbara Godfrey
Originally Created by: Pat Gillespie
Record added: Feb 01, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 104480965 |
Winnie Rachel Blalock Ward, Daughter(s):
Cathy Ward Rogers
Married To: Jimmy Rogers
Daughter(s):
Son(s):
Deann Ward Downer
Married To: Tommy Downer
Daughter(s):
Son(s):
Carol Ward Elrod (
born: June 26, 1947,
died: February 4, 2012)
CAROL W. ELROD, age 64, of Mount Airy, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Heritage Healthcare of Toccoa.
Mrs. Elrod was born on June 26, 1947, in Thomasville, North Carolina,
to the late Jerry David and Rachel Blalock Ward. She was also preceded
in death by her brother, Steven Ward. Mrs. Elrod graduated from Brenau
University in Gainesville, Georgia with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
She was a retired registered nurse and Assistant Director of Nursing at
Stephens County Hospital with twenty-two and a half years of service.
Mrs. Elrod was also employed with the Northeast Georgia Medical Center
and the Habersham County Medical Center where she was the Director of
Nursing. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Grant
Reeves VFW Post #7720. Mrs. Elrod was also a member of the Georgia
Nurses Association and the Camp Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her loving husband of 44 years, William H. “Bill”
Elrod, Jr., Mount Airy, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Jason W. and
Sherrice Elrod, Ft. Wayne, IN; son and his fiancée, William Clinton
“Clint” Elrod and Minda Chapman, Alto, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Cathy and Jimmy Rogers, Gainesville, GA and DeAnn and Tommy Downer,
Cornelia, GA; brother, David Ward, Mount Airy, GA; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Kirby and Genevieve Ward, Calhoun, GA and Milton and
Susan Ward, Knoxville, TN; and grandchildren, Cassandra Elrod, Reece
Elrod, Jacob Elrod, and Holley Chapman.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7,
2012, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia, with
Dr. Bill Barrs and Dr. Kenneth Franklin officiating.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the funeral home.
The family respectfully requests that memorials be made to the Camp
Creek Baptist Church, 1761 Camp Creek Road, Cornelia, GA 30531.
Those wishing to express online condolences to the Elrod family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia. (706) 778-7123
Married To: William H. “Bill”
Elrod, Jr.
Daughter(s):
Son(s):
Winnie Rachel Blalock Ward, Son(s):
David Ward
Steven Ward (deceased
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Kirby Ward
Married To: Genevieve Ward
Milton Ward
Married To: Susan Ward
Jason Ward
Married To: Sherrice Elrod Ward
Daughter(s):
Son(s):
William Clinton “Clint” Elrod
Fiancee: Minda Chapman
Hazel Lee Blalock Leachman
