Vining Ivy Hill Chapel Obituaries - Eulogy Assistant (2024)

Obituary Preview: Derryck Giddens 54, of Eatonton passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2024. Derryck was born on June 20, 1969 in Macon to the late Phillip and Dorcille Giddens. Derryck was a member of Local 72, Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVACK technicians, and he really enjoyed his work.

No service is planned at the current time.

Derryck is survived by his sister Philicia Chastain (Shannon), niece Lori Beth Chastain and nephew Grant Chastain, and his lovely companion Debra Dixon.

Obituary Preview: Gerald Hoy 75, of Eatonton passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1948 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Carl Hoy Jr, and Donnis Parsons Hoy.

Gerald was a member of the Philadelphia Methodist church, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he enjoyed fishing, Nascar, car shows and the Georgia Bulldogs.

A service will be held at a later date.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Dozy, children Amy Hoy, Jason Hoy (Tammy), sister Phyllis Kamerer, aunts Carol Kapnicky, Ruth Miller and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family has requested donations to St. Jude Childrens Hospital in his memory in lieu of flowers.

Obituary Preview: John Wright Sr 76 passed away on Tuesday, April 30. 2024. He was born in Drew, MI on March 17, 1948 to the late Roland and Mamie Wright.

John enjoyed doing crafts and spent his time building things.

No service is planned at the current time. John is survived by his wife Hazel Baker, children Roxanne Lumley (Steve), Richard Roland (Vanessa) and

grandchildren Robbie and Riley.

Obituary Preview: Jeffrey Knowles 82, of Eatonton passed away on April 20, 2024 at his home following lengthy medical problems. Mr. Knowles was born on November 8, 1941 to the late A.J. (Icky) Knowles and the late Ima Ruth Malone Knowles. He was preceded in death by his sister Kay Knowles. He enjoyed fishing. He graduated from Putnam County High School in 1960, attended Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and Southern Tech earning a degree in Industrial Engineering. Following college he owned and operated several service stations and tire stores. He went in the dairy business in 1969 and was in this until 2004 when he semi-retired. He had a beef cow herd until the present. During his career he served on the Board of Directors of Eatonton Co-op Feed for 25 years, served on the Putnam County Hospital Authority for several terms, was on the Board of Directors at Gatewood School for three terms, was on the Board of Madison PCA, Madison Federal Land Bank and

South Farm Credit for 33 years before retiring in 2005. He loved Eatonton and Putnam County and all of his friends and family.

Obituary Preview: William Steven Webb 74, of Eatonton passed away on April 19, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1949 in Fulton County GA to the late William Jewell and Doris Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Willian Shannon Webb, grandson Logan Webb.

A service will be held at a later date. William was a Veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the United States Army, he enjoyed reading, history, Nascar, motorcycles, Braves games and spending time with his loving family and his cat Lucky, William is survived by his lovely wife of 35 years Frances Webb, Son Brad Webb (Susan), step daughter Lori Alford, sisters Carol Daniel (Jeff), Kay Lunsford, Kathy Drummond (Kent), grandchildren Lacey Rorex (Matt), Kenneth Michael Webb, great granddaughter Logan May

Rorex and several nieces and nephews.

Obituary Preview: Lu Ann Clark 69, of Eatonton passed away at her residence on Friday, March 29, 2024.

No service is planned at the current time.

She was born in Greensboro, GA to the late Clarence and Katherine Payne. Lu Ann was preceded in death by her parents and companion Morgan Stapp. Lu Ann was a member of the Elks Lodge, and enjoyed cooking and traveling, most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Allison Clark, son James Robert Clark and her niece Julie Callaway.

Obituary Preview: Geraldine Holder 78, of Eatonton passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Geraldine was born on May 9, 1945 in Milan, GA to the late Calvin and Lilly Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin Otis Holder and brothers Roy Brown and Otis Tribble.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Harmony Baptist Church at 2 pm followed by a service at 3 pm, burial will be in the church cemetery.

Geraldine was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, she enjoyed going to church, planting her flowers, but most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Melvin.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Jim Holder, Jody Holder (Leslie) and Wendy Lukes (Gary), brother Willie Brown (Wanda), sisters Frances Webb (Steve), Ruth McMichael, Lilly Mae Moore and Jane Mercer, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Obituary Preview: Berkley York III 64, passed away on Friday, March 8. 2024. He was born in Altan, ILL on May 24, 1959 to the late Berkley York II and Blanche York. He served in the United States Air Force. Berkley enjoyed playing golf, cutting and caring for his yard, and playing his guitar. He was a great mechanic through his life.

No service is planned at the current time.

Berkley is survived by his loving companion of over 20 years Debby Cox, 2 daughters Alyssa and Bene, and also daughter Amber Cox, son Devon Cox (Nicole), grandchildren Jaiden Baynes, Kiley Cox, Mason Middlebrooks, and several sisters.

Obituary Preview: "Aunt Dot,” as she was known to many, dedicated her life to her family, friends and community. She gave tirelessly of herself, her time and her talents to ensure that she left the world a better place. She required so little in life and yet, gave so much. Aunt Dot was a dedicated wife to her husband of almost 30 years, Benjamin (Bennie) Channel Lundy; a dedicated daughter to Sydney Terrell (Billie) and Mattie Rebecca Linch Carnes; a loving bonus-mother to Linda Lundy Copelan; a fun and loving sister to her five siblings, Carlton Carnes, Lynwood Carnes, Florence Carnes Embry, Irene Carnes Holt, and Frances Carnes Allen. Aunt Dot retired from Georgia Power in April 1989 with 28 years of service. Dot devoted her life to her family and was so proud of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She has left a huge hole in our hearts and valued impression on our lives.

Survivors Include: Daughter, Linda Lundy Copelan (Tommy) of Eatonton, GA; Grandson, Rusty Copelan (Libby) of Eatonton, GA; Grandson, Dean Copelan (Ashley) Macon, GA.; Granddaughter, Ashley Copelan, Eatonton, GA.; Great Grandson, Cody Copelan (Macy) and son, Brooks, Eatonton, GA.; Great Granddaughter Kacee Copelan Andrews (Chris) and daughters, Remy and Blair, Atlanta, GA.; Great Granddaughter, Elizabeth Watson (Robby) and son Will, Macon, GA; Great Grandson, Chan Copelan, Jacksonville, FL., Sister, Irene Carnes Holt, Eatonton, GA; and many nieces nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Obituary Preview: Thomas Rutledge Jr, 78, of Eatonton passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born in Seattle, Washington on July 20, 1945, to the late Thomas Rutledge Sr. and Thelma Rutledge. Thomas was a member of Christ Our King And Savior Church, and spent much of his time as a member of Knights of Columbus, Elks, Lions Club, Masons, and Shriners, spending some of his free time fishing,

No service is planned at the current time.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife Judy Poole Rutledge, son Thomas Rutledge II (Kara), daughter Aarin Rutledge and four grandchildren.

Obituary Preview: Bobby Bryant 53 of Eatonton passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He was born in Milledgeville on May 24, 1970 to the late Keith and Genie Bryant. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Russell Allen Bryant. Bobby enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a true country man “Country as Hell.”

No service is planned at the current time.

Bobby is survived by his daughter Catherine Bryant and son Coty Bryant, Brothers Gary and Ron Bryant, and grandchildren Aliyah Jones, Michael Dickens, Russell Bryant and Ivy Bryant.

Obituary Preview: Wanda Louise Harper, 78, of Eatonton, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Eatonton on June 27, 1945, to the late Paul and Lorene Hanson. She was a member and officer of the Central United Methodist Church and was a Homemaker and Army Wife to her late husband Jessie Raymond Harper who passed on January 16, 2023, after sixty years of marriage.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel from 5 PM to 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at Central Methodist Church at 11 AM on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with internment at the church cemetery.

Wanda is survived by her son Christopher Harper (Julie Weems Harper), brother Lamar Hanson (Sylvia), sister Maxine Bruce (Larry), brother Vann Hanson, and numerous nephews and nieces. Wanda was preceded in death by her brother Robert Hanson earlier this year.

Pallbearers include Burt Dodson, Tony Grant, Greg Hanson, Justin Hanson, Clark Harper, Clyde Harper, Richard Harper, and Todd Trice.

Obituary Preview: June Hobbs 76 of Eatonton passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born in Ashburn, GA on June 3, 1947 to the late George Burton Sheperd and Anna Gertrude Lunsford Sheperd. June was happily married to and preceded in death by her husband Roger A. Hobbs Jr. for 42 years and gave birth to Roger A. Hobbs III in 1967 who also preceded her in death, she gave birth to Virginia (Ginger) Hobbs in 1971

Visitation will be on Monday, February 19, 2024 from 12 noon to 1 pm at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel followed by a service at 1 pm. Burial will be at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens after the service.

June was a founding member of Crossroads Baptist Church, she enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, fishing, skiing, hunting and cutting wood. June was a breast cancer survivor and a relay for life member. June worked for Rheem Manufacturing for over 20 years and retired from there with her full benefits, she enjoyed her job very much while she worked there.

She is survived by her daughter Virginia Hobbs Butts, grandchildren Timothy James Joseph McWhorter (Heather), Victoria Alexandria Hobbs, Ronald Warren Butts II (Sabine), Drewry Jackson Hobbs, great grandchildren Audrey, Prince, Hope and Sophia who is on the way and also Baby Butts who is on the way.

Obituary Preview: Betty Holcombe, 86 of Eatonton passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2014. Betty was born in Woodstock, GA on July 15, 1937 to the late Charlie and Carol Lee Nix. Betty was a member of Grace Baptist Church, she enjoyed spending her spare time painting and was a fantastic seamstress, in earlier years she taught Sunday School at Bethany Baptist Church VISITATION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 FROM 1 TO 2 PM AT GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH FOLLOWED BY A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 2 PM

Betty is survived by her loving and caring husband of over 60 years Bobby Holcombe, son Chris Holcombe and grandson Sterling Jones.

Obituary Preview: Jane Manley Bonner, born August 16, 1935 in Eatonton, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 11th at 1:00 pm, followed by her memorial service at 2:00 pm in the sanctuary of Lake Country Baptist Church located at 1249 Crooked Creek Road, Eatonton, with Pastor Pete Mattix officiating. There will be a private graveside service for the family afterwards.

Jane, an avid horse lover, outdoorswoman, naturalist and country girl, was born and raised in the Pea Ridge community of Putnam County. She graduated from Putnam County High School in 1953, where she was voted “Best Looking” by her Senior classmates. In her early years Jane ran Manley’s Pine Crest Shop on Scuffleboro Road where she made many friends in the Lake Sinclair community. She married Hubert Bonner, her “minnow man”, in 1985 and lived in Haddock, GA until his death in 2012. Jane returned to Eatonton where she enjoyed her final years living among her family.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Bonner, her parents Dorothy Gregory Manley and Emory Manley, and numerous very dear aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Jo Manley Adams and her brother, Larry and Veda Manley, nieces and nephews Eddie Adams and Susan, Dorothy Adams Bowden and Jim, Kathy Adams Rainey and Mike, Greg Manley and Brenda, Robin Manley Rainey and Bill, Van Manley and Lisa, Leon Manley and Tammy, stepdaughter Betty Bonner Groves and Mike, stepson Henry Bonner and Cinda, many loving cousins and great & great-great nieces, nephews and step grandchildren, who affectionately called her “GiGi Pie”.

Obituary Preview: Martha Eunice Hudson (nee Gregory) passed away peacefully at the age of 104 in her apartment in Dunwoody, Georgia on January 29, 2024. Eunice was born June 10, 1919, to the late Susie Welch and Charlie Frank Gregory in the Rockville community of Putnam County, Georgia. She attended elementary school at Rockville Academy (the oldest rural consolidated school in the state of Georgia). She graduated from Putnam County High School and obtained her teaching certificate form Middle Georgia College. She taught school in Washington County, Georgia until 1940 when she married Charles Monroe Hudson, Jr. of Eatonton where they settled and raised two children. She was a lifelong member of the St. Paul Church in Rockville where she served many years as church treasurer. She was also a member of the Women’s Club of the First Methodist Church of Eatonton.

As the wife of a politician, Eunice was a stalwart supporter and partner in her husband’s various public service positions through the years, including: Eatonton City Councilman, Putnam County Commissioner, Mayor of Eatonton and member of the Georgia House of Representatives. She also acted as an accountant for the family hardware business for many years.

A private graveside service will be held for the family.

Eunice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of almost fifty years, three brothers Frank, John, and Robert Gregory, and their spouses, Hilda, Sara and Frances. She is survived by her two children Charles Hudson III of Miami, Florida, and Sue Hudson Halter of Lakemont, Georgia, son-in-law Vern (Pete) Halter and former daughter-in-law Cathy Smith Hudson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Over the years Eunice was also blessed to have enjoyed spending time with her two grandchildren: Pace M. Halter (and wife Eileen) of Columbus, Georgia and Ashley Halter Frericks (and husband Tom) of Thompson Station, Tennessee, as well eight great-grandchildren Pace Jr., Charlie, and Reed Halter and Hudson, Sullivan, Thomas, Tinsley and Conner Frericks and many beloved Gregory and Hudson cousins, nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to The St. Paul Church Rockville, c/o Mike Jones, 130 Long Shoals Road, Eatonton, Georgia 31024

Obituary Preview: James Hines 81 of Eatonton passed away on January 22, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Augusta, GA. James was born on June 29, 1943 to the late James H. Hines and Marion Krekel Himes. James served in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam War, and enjoyed fishing and construction software.

No service is planned at the present time.

He is survived by his loving wife Zelina Hines, sister Carolyn Wages (Larry), Niece Kathy Chapman (Rocky), great niece & nephew Jack & Ava Chapman, nieces Michelle Branch (Clifford), Caroline, great niece & nephew Cliff Jr., & Margaret, niece Patricia Lindburg, great niece & nephew Elizabeth & Shane, nephew Adam Morris.

Obituary Preview: Quinton Burch 41, of Eatonton passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, January 15, 2024. Quinton was born on June 10, 1982 in Albany, GA to Judy McClellan and the late Isaiah A. Burch. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, he was a Putnam County Deputy and also a Mason.

A visitation will be held at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 1 to 2 pm, followed by a service at 2 pm. The burial will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1 pm at the Cadwell City Cemetery, in Cadwell GA.

Quinton is survived by his loving wife Connie Burch, sons Luke Burch, Justin Sims, Taylor Sims & Bailey Sims, mother Judy McClellan, step-father Jerry McClellan, brother Daniel Burch, grandchildren Bryce Sims, Jett Sims, niece Rebecca Burch, nephews Braxton Burch, Bryson Burch.

Obituary Preview: Grace Bryant Resseau Mamie Grace Bryant Resseau went to her heavenly home on January 10 2024. She was born on April 29, 1924 the youngest of 10 children of Mamie Lee Armstrong Bryant and William Jasper Bryant in Buckhead GA. She attended and graduated from Morgan County Schools. She moved to Atlanta where she attended Georgia State College. She met Thomas Henry Resseau Jr and they were married in 1950 then moved to Eatonton where they made their life together. They had one daughter, Lois Schell. Grace happily supported her husband as he worked as a dairy farmer. She was

well known for her wonderful cooking and enjoyed sharing it with others. She was active in the Eatonton community and served as President of the Service League and as a member of the Uncle Remus Library Board. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church, and was honored on Founders Day in 2009. Grace spent many years serving as Girls’ Auxiliary leader, meeting every week with the girls and teaching and encouraging them. Grace was an active Sunday School member and enjoyed activities with the M&Ms, singing with the Keenagers, being a loyal member of the ladies’ aerobics group, which met weekly and enjoyed fellowship, as well as exercise. Grace also loved to travel with her family and friends, playing cards, playing bingo, and putting together jigsaw puzzles and completing word puzzles. She spent the last years of her life at Autumn Lane Health and Rehab in Gray Georgia and loved being spoiled by the employees there. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Schell, Grandchildren: Steve Sinclair, Jr, Anne Marie Horton(Josh Durden), Rebecca Sinclair, Kelly Hardin(Greg), Great Grandchildren: Nash Sinclair, Dylan Sinclair, Mason Sinclair, Karlie Horton, Max Hardin, Ash Hardin, and Scarlett Hardin and many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son-in-law Bobby Schell, her granddaughter-in-law, Dawn Sinclair, her parents, her siblings, Paul Bryant(Julia), Christine Bryant, Edward Bryant, Marjorie Bryant, Louise Wallis(Phil), Gus Bryant(Lillian), Bess Stovall(Spence), W J Bryant(Sara) and Keith Bryant(Barbara), several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 15th at First Baptist Church in Eatonton at 10:00 AM followed at 11:00 by a Memorial Service. Burial will be in the Resseau Family Plot at Pine Grove Cemetery in Eatonton. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church

Eatonton or your favorite charity.

Obituary Preview: Robert Hanson 77, of Eatonton passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2024. He was born in Eatonton on August 15, 1946 to the late Paul and Lorene Hanson.

Visitation will be at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1 followed by a graveside service at 2 pm at Eatonton Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robert is survived by his loving wife Majorie Reese Hanson, children Greg Hanson, Paulette Hall (John), Tanya Winslette, Jason Winslette, sisters Wanda Harper, Maxine Bruce (Larry), brothers Vann Hanson, Lamar Hanson (Sylvia), grandchildren Hunter, Hank, Jackson, Scott, Mark, Amber, Daniel, and Chance.

Obituary Preview: Clinton Eugene Price Jr. 70 passed away at his residence on January 2, 2024. Clinton was born in Milledgeville, GA on January 4, 1953 to the late Clinton Eugene Price Sr. and Marian Devereux Price.

Clinton was a member of Victory Baptist Church, but frequently went to Crossroads Baptist Church and Island Creek Baptist Church. He worked for Georgia Power for 45 years, he enjoyed working on Ford Trucks, and riding his motorcycle. He was a great mechanic and loved working in his shop.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Shirley Reese Price, son Peyton Price, daughter Jamie Batchelor (John), sister Emily Dinkins (Pat), brother Jerry Hatcher (Pam), grandchildren Brandon Price (Haylee), Case Price, Mattie Batchelor, Mae Batchelor, Myla Batchelor and Parker Batchelor and numerous nephews and friends.

Obituary Preview: Oliver Max Ramsey Sr. of Clover, SC passed on January 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1930 in Cleveland Co NC to Samuel Buster and Hattie Morris Ramsey. His family relocated to Hillsboro, Georgia area and later made his home in Eatonton, Ga for over 70 years. He retired from Hercules in Covington, Georgia and was also a veteran from the Korean War, and continued to serve his country in the Army National Guard, after returning from the Korean War, until his retirement in 1990. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters Ann R. Benton and Nellie R. Moore and brothers Samuel Ramsey and Robert Ramsey, and grandson Wesley Adam Ramsey. He relocated to Clover, SC seven years ago to live with his daughter. Visitation will be on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel from 5 to 7 pm, the service will be on

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel at 11 am.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Ida Harper Ramsey, son Oliver Ramsey (Vivian) of Covington, Georgia, daughters Tammy Semmler (Stan) of Gordon, Georgia, Penny Mazzola (Mike) of Ormond Beach, Florida and Elaine Sommer (John) of Clover, SC.

He has 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

He enjoyed gardening with his wife Ida and he enjoyed telling stories and driving the large cargo trucks while in the military.

Obituary Preview: Jesus Munoz 38, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born in Los Angeles, California on February 10, 1985. He will be returning to California.

Arrangements for Jesus services and burial will be handled by his family in California, through Rose Hill Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, phone number 562-699-0921.