Sarah Gillespie FENNER, age 93, of Demorest, passed away July 6, 2017. Private Services. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest , GA.
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Alton Gillespie, Age 63, of Hull, passed away Nov. 4, 2014. Services 2 PM Nov. 7, at the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA
A M Gillespie b 1880 died suddenly of a stoke at Carnesville, GA May 1928. Lifelong citizen of Franklin Co, Georgia
Andrew M Gillispie ?d Aug 10, 1864 MNC Canton, Georgia. Burial Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, Georgia
Anne Gillespie death August 6, 1860 Gordon Co, Georgia
Anne Bosher Stribling Gillespie, 82, of Anderson, S.C., an Atlanta native, died Sunday. No service is planned; McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson. Published Sept 2, 2003.
Arnold “Tad” Porter Gillespie Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Peachtree Christian Hospice after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on March 25, 1938, in Madisonville, he was the eldest of three children born to Arnold Benjamin Gillespie and Geneva Gillespie. At a young age, his family moved to Athens, where he lived until his family relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
He attended Grand Rapids Central High School. After graduating high school, Arnold proudly served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his service, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He had fond memories of Japan, often telling stories about climbing to the top of Mount Fuji.
Following his honorable discharge from the Marines, he moved to Milwaukee and took a job at American Motors. After completing a sales training program, he began a career in sales and worked for Allstate Insurance and Dow Chemical Company.
Arnold never met a stranger and had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed interior design, gardening, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Upon retirement, Arnold and his wife, Bette, moved to Atlanta, Ga., to enjoy a warmer climate. Arnold accepted Christ as his Savior and was recently baptized.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Benjamin and Geneva Gillespie; one sister, Lavena Gentry; and one brother, Connie Mack Gillespie.
Arnold leaves to cherish his memory, Bette Gillespie, his devoted wife of 52 years; two daughters, Attorney Dawn Elizabeth Gillespie Smith and her husband, Larry, of Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. Dana Ellen Gillespie Webb and her husband, Stephen, of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Imani Matos, William Webb and Nia Webb; one step-grandson, Xavier Smith; one sister-in-law, Deborah Gillespie; four nieces, Andree Lee, Tedi Gentry, Sharita Gillespie and Lakesha Gillespie; special cousins, Sherman Dwight (Eva) Gillespie, Richard Jobe, Constance Brown (Tony), Rebecca Porter and Ethel (Walter) King; and a host of relatives, cousins, and friends.
Services of loving memory will be held on Friday, April 7, at 5 p.m. in the chapel of M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home with Minister Walter King officiating. Visitation by friends will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.
Angela McKay McConnell Gillespie, 39 a native of Jackson Co, Georgia, residence 17 Andrew Jackson St, death May 30, 1938. Wife of Mike Gillespie, Burial Howington Cemetery, Nicholson. d/o late Robert F & Lorene Bond McConnell. Daughter Tabitha Gillespie, son Kyle Gillespie. Clarke Co, Georgia (obit from Athens Daily News, Georgia)
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Ben Gillespie death June 24, 1930 Banks Co, Georgia
Benny L Gillespie age 70 of Lilburn, GA died January 29, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, June M. Gillespie; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Richard Patrick of Loganville; sister, Virginia and Edmund Dawson of New Jersey; grandchildren, Michelle and Jason Leonard of Loganville; great granddaughter, Caroline Leonard. Mr. Gillespie was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was retired from Atlanta Gas Light Company after 46 years of service. He was a 35 year member of Mtn. Park First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 2 at 11am at Wages Snellville Chapel with Rev. Doug Cox officiating. Interment Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8pm at the funeral home. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Snellville Chapel, 770/979-3200
B F Gillespie d? Aug 22, 1864 MNC Canton, Georgia. Burial Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, Georgia
B Frank Gillespie b April 2, 1914. d Feb 28, 1990 husband of Nancy C b May 17, 1915 d Sept 3, 1965, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison Co, Georgia
Billy Ray Gillespie, Age 84, of Commerce, GA, passed away November 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held in South Carolina at a later date. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.
Brent Gillespie, 51, of Stockbridge died Thursday. Funeral, 11 a.m. today, Scot H. Ward-Harry White Chapel. Published June 21, 2008.
Bridget Gillespie death Aug 10, 1829 age 12 years old. Also Matilda Gillespie died Oct 15, 1820 age 19 years, natives of Killesmith, Co Leitrim, IRELAND. Also Mary Ann Dillon died Oct 5, 1825 age 1 year 9 months.(share same headstone). Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co, Georgia
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Caroline Gillespie b March 2, 1844 d Jan 28, 1929 “Aunt” Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Charles Edward Gillespie death July 21, 1890 Savannah, Georgia, USA. Posted in Belfast, Northern Ireland newspaper.
Charles L Gillespie b Dec 5, 1882 d Dec 6, 1959 Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Banks Co, Georgia. Cornelia B Gillespie, wife of Charles, b June 10, 1890 d July 8, 1969.
Charles Robert Gillespie, age 92, a resident of the Park Springs Retirement Community in Stone Mountain, GA went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2018. He was born February 1, 1925, in Williamston, SC. His family relocated to Commerce, GA when he was a child. He graduated from Commerce High School and moved to Atlanta in 1942. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater in the Army Air Force. He retired from the Coca-Cola Company in 1987 with a 34-year career. He is a graduate of Georgia State University. He was a member of the Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle 40 years and transferred to First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates on April 6, 1992, and was a member of the Bill Williams Sunday School Class, Chancel and Saint Alive choirs and the Golden Ager Club. He served as deacon at both churches, and was recognized as Deacon Emeritus on November 2, 2014. He was a life member of Optimist International and past-president of Conyers Optimist Club; Area Governor of Toastmasters International; member of Kappa Phi Kappa Professional Education Fraternity; member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Coca-Cola Collectors Club. He was married to Vivian (Bobbie) Gillespie for 59 years, prior to her death in 2011. They traveled extensively to many countries and toured all 50 states of the U.S.A. He is predeceased by his wife, Bobbie, and son-in-law, Luther Burton III, and survived by daughter, Rebecca Burton, grandsons Luther IV and Eric of Decatur, 10 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on January 5, 2018, at 12 Noon, in the chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons. Interment followed at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends on January 4, 2018, from 4 PM until 6 PM at A.S. Turner & Sons.
Charlotte Grandby Hazaltine Gillespie, a native Atlantan, age 95, died suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Atria in Atlanta. A Memorial Service was held at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m., where she was an active member for 70 years. A reception for family and friends was held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service . Charlotte was a devoted wife, loving mother and dear friend to all who knew her. She was an avid lover of music and sang in the church choir for over 35 years. She enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad as well as exploring the creative arts, especially watercolor painting. She graduated from North Avenue Presbyterian School, NAPS, (now Westminster), and Randolph Macon Women’s College in Lynchburg, VA, where she served as President of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. Consistent throughout her life, she radiated a positive outlook and bright spirit. Reflecting on her own life, she often remarked “Always have something to look forward to and life will be a journey!” She lit up any room with her smile and grace! Charlotte was happily married for 57 years to Robert Hall Gillespie, M.D., who served on active duty in WWII as Captain with the U.S. Army, Medical Corps-Emory Unit. Charlotte and Bob raised their family in an environment of love, faith and gratitude. Charlotte had friendships spanning 90 years and loved getting to know people of all ages and with diverse interests. Her embracing and adventurous qualities led her to many friends who enriched her life. For the last seven years Charlotte enjoyed meeting new and old friends at Buckhead Atria on Lenox Road where she appreciated their loving care and family atmosphere. For the past 16 months her companions from Menders made sure she had “a great day!” Atria had already planned a party to celebrate Charlotte’s 96th birthday on Monday, July 16. Survivors include daughters Jan G. DeLong of Atlanta, GA; Miriam G. McLarty (E. Lynn, D.D.S.) of Tallahassee, FL; and Laura G. Brown (Jeffrey A.) of Marietta, GA. Other survivors include grandchildren: Jennifer D. West (Richard H.) of Decatur, GA; Emily M. Shuman (Robert G.) of Atlanta, GA; Rebecca G. McLarty of Tampa, FL (engaged to Renier Oliva of Havana, Cuba); Margaret M. Cooke (C. Bradley) of Brooklyn, NY; Mallory B. Hoidal (Kyle C., Esq.) of Charlotte, NC; and Graham G. Brown of Buckhead/Atlanta, GA; and great-grandchildren, Avery H. West and Robert D. West of Decatur, GA; sisters-in-law: Elizabeth S. Granberry and Dorothy H. Granberry both of Atlanta, GA; and many devoted nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hall Gillespie, M.D. (1999) and their daughter, Emily Louise Gillespie (1971); her parents Clara Edna Lynes Granberry and William Raymond Granberry of Druid Hills/Atlanta, GA; and her brothers, Shorter R. Granberry of Atlanta, GA and Edwin R. Granberry of Decatur, GA. Interment will be at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA. For additional information, contact H. M. Patterson & Son, Funeral Directors, at 404-851-9900
Christine Gillespie, 93, of Gainesville died Tuesday. Funeral, 3 p.m. Thursday, First Congregational Holiness Church; Memorial Park Funeral Home. Published Nov 8, 2006.
Christine Gillespie, devoted wife, mother, Ganny and Nana, Christine Mobley Gillespie, 92, of Albany, GA, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.
A service to celebrate Mrs. Gillespies life was held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Albany First Church of The Nazarene on Liberty Expressway. The family received friends Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at Mathews Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment followed the service at 3:30PM in Springhill Church Cemetery, Whigham, GA.
Mrs. Gillespie served as a dedicated pastor’s wife for over 50 years in ten Nazarene churches across Tennessee and Georgia. During those years and even after their retirement, she remained active in her local church and on the GA District as a member of the Nazarene Missionary Society, Women’s Ministries, Sunday School teacher, Nurse for the Nazarene Campground, church organist and pianist, and was awarded the 2012 Layman of the Year Award for exemplary Christian service and leadership. Mrs. Gillespie worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years in the hospital and office setting. She was a member of Albany Grace Church of The Nazarene, and the Albany Area YMCA/Silver Sneakers. Along with her husband, she was an avid Braves fan, and loved gardening and sewing. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a quick wit, and kept her family laughing. Mrs. Gillespie was a loving friend with a beautiful smile and always had a song in her heart.
In addition to her parents, her siblings, Jim Mobley, Tom Mobley, Dwight Mobley, Margaret Roberts, Agnes Steadman and Hansel Mobley, preceded Mrs. Gillespie in death. Survivors include her loving husband of 73 years, Reverend Hilton H. Gillespie; her children, Pat Norton (Joe) of Woodbine, GA, Alta Ploeger (Bill) of Columbus, GA, John Gillespie (Celeste) of Edmond, OK, and Wendy Mathis (Billy) of Leesburg, GA; her grandchildren, Amanda Norton Kehoe of Jacksonville, FL, Jason Gibson (Tatiana) of Locust Grove, GA, Tiffany Beach Patten (Ben) of Columbus, GA, Candace Gillespie Sturlin (Malachi) of Oklahoma City, OK, Ben Beach (Tiffany) of Columbus, GA, Lauren Gillespie (Shayne Morris) of Dallas, TX, Cal Collins, of Columbus, GA, Carly Mathis (Aaron Gentilucci) of Atlanta, GA, and Tripp Mathis of Panama City Beach, FL; 16 great grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters in law, Shirley Gillespie and Loette Burger, and numerous nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation for their devoted care. In addition, a special thanks to the staff of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Mathews Funeral Home, and the Southwest GA Nurse Honor Guard.
Christine McIntyre Gillespie, 93, of Gainesville died Tuesday. The funeral was Wednesday; Memorial Park Funeral Home. Published Nov 9, 2006
Clara E Gillespie, 79, of Gainesville died Thursday. Funeral, 3 p.m. Saturday, Mason & Ward Funeral Home. Published Nov 10, 2006.
Rev Curtis Gillespie, Sr, Funeral services for Rev. Curtis Dewey Gillespie Sr. of 1609 Laurens Dr. SW Atlanta , 30311 will be held Monday Oct. 27, 2008 at 11 am at Warren Memorial UMC. 181 Joseph E Lowery Blvd. SW Atlanta, 30314. He will lie instate at the church from 10 am until the hour of service. Rev. Yvette Massey pastor officiating. Interment at Greewood Cemetery. Rev. Curtis D. Gillespie Sr. of Atlanta was born Dec. 9, 1915 in Markedtree , AK. A star player of football, baseball and basketball who carried his excitement over to coaching and teaching. He served devotedly well as pastor of McCabe Methodist church in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Survived by his wife of 55 years Erseline J. Gillespie, one son, Barry V. Gillespie, three granddaughters, Crystal, LaTonya, and Arlena Gillespie and a host of nieces , nephews cousins, other relatives and friends. Juanita Sellers Stone Funeral Directors 404-288-2166
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Daniel Gillespie, death Jan 27, 1848 at residence of his daughter at Chambers Co, Alabama, soldier of the Revolution in his 85th year. After the war he settled on Calhoun Creek until 1831, and then moved to Troup County, Georgia, and finally in ’42 or 43 moved to Alabama. Leaves 9 children, 36 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Dennis Jerome Gillespie 52, of 50 Fuller Road, Locust Gove, GA died at noon Friday, July 11, 2003 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1950 son of the late Louie C. Gillespie and Geneva Nichols Gillespie who survives. He was a veteran of the Vietnan War serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a Plumber. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Howell; his mother, Geneva Nichols Gillespie; sister, Deborah Zink; brothers, Clint Gillespie, Kevin Gillespie all of Locust Grove, GA and several nieces and nephews. His brother, Crayton Gillespie, died in 1997. Funeral servics for Dennis Jerome Gillespie was held Monday, July 14, 2003 at 11 AM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Rev. Gene White officiated. Interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Dessie Gillespie 86, of Calhoun died Saturday. Funeral, 2 p.m. today, Riverview Drive Baptist Church; Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home. Published July 12, 2004.
Donna Gillespie, December 19, 1951 – June 2, 2020. Donna Frances (Ellis) Gillespie, Jonesboro, GA, 68, passed from this world on June 2, 2020 due to complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by loving family and friends, and under the compassionate care of Southwest Christian Care in Union City, GA. Donna was born on December 19, 1951 in Miami, FL to Coleman Thomas Ellis and Mavis Alliene (Hitchcock) Ellis. The family returned to Atlanta, Dekalb County, where she attended Skyland Elementary and Cross Keys High School (Class of 1969). Donna attended Mississippi College and Georgia State College, later earning her Bachelors’ Degree from Saint Leo University. During high school and college, she participated in chorale and performed in various theatrical productions associated with those programs. She also sang professionally as a soloist at numerous public and private functions during that time. Donna met, and married, her husband Thomas W. Gillespie, Jr., in 1972 and recently celebrated their forty-eighth anniversary. She put a potential professional singing career aside to be with her husband, who at that time was serving in the U.S. Navy. During this period, Donna began a career in hospital purchasing and materials management at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, GA. She continued that career at Clayton General Hospital (now Southern Regional Medical Center) and Henry General Hospital. Donna was recognized as a leader in the hospital materials management field at the state and national levels, receiving several awards for her leadership and innovations. Donna retired from Southern Regional after a second period of employment. She later was employed by BellSouth/AT&T, and retired again in 2014 as a customer service representative handling major client accounts. Preceded by her parents, a half- brother and half -sister, Donna is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Gillespie, Jr. of Jonesboro, GA; her sister Marjorie Bruner of Grayson, GA; niece Kimberly Pickens of Loganville, GA and nephew Gregory Bruner of Atlanta, GA. Also, she is survived by sisters in law Terri Durden and Deana Poss; additional nieces, nephews, numerous cousins. She is also survived by very special friends Carole Lindsey, Susan Kessell, Harland Ragle and Dan Doster, and her “work children” Alissa Dunn and Tim Langley. A memorial service was at 2 PM, on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Fayetteville Church of Christ, 870 Redwine Road, Fayetteville, GA 30215. The family will greet those attending one hour prior to service in the sanctuary. Covid 19 social distance protocols will be in effect. A private interment will occur at a later date. Southcare Cremation & Funeral Society, Stockbridge, GA provided cremation services.
Doris Seifert Gillespie b Aug 14, 1882. d March 16, 1945. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery, Bibb Co, Georgia
Dornell Gillespie . Funeral service for Dornell Gillespie was held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, 2pm, at Meadows Mortuary Inc., 419 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta, Georgia, 30316. Interment Lincoln Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia. 404-522-7478
Dorothy Bolton Gillespie died March 29, 1999, age 81, of Riverbend. A native of Jackson Co, GA, d/o Joe & Maudie McGinnes Bolton and widow of Edgar Gillespie. Gray Hills Cemetery, Commerce, Clarke Co, Georgia. Son Eddie Gillespie
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E A Gillespie b Feb 26,1856 d June 5,1938 Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Banks Co, Georgia. (See Mrs Mary Ann Gillespie)
Earl G Gillespie b Oct 11, 1902 d May 23, 1991 “Father”. Sarah V Gillespie b Sept 24, 1913. No death date. Burial Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia. Their children sons Jim, George, Edward
Elizabeth Clark Gillespie Visitation was 1:00pm to 3:00 pm June 4, 2025. Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home, 711 College Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
Etta L Gillespie April 22, 1879 – Oct 4,1948 Oak Hill Cemetery, Old Section, Spaulding Co, Georgia
Eugene Joseph Gillespie, MD, “Gene” of Alpharetta, GA. died Monday, September 18, 2006, at the age of 90. Dr. Gillespie was born in Hazleton, PA as the eldest child and only son of William and Katherine Gillespie. His sisters, Rita, Claire and Nancy preceded him in death. Dr. Gillespie served his country and community as an accomplished doctor of dermatology with a B.A. from Bucknell University, an M.D. from Temple University, and residencies in dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine. On a Rockefeller Scholarship, Dr. Gillespie also received a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan and became eligible for the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Gillespie was a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and also served on the staff of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for two years. During World War II, Dr. Gillespie was assistant chief of the National Tuberculosis Control Program, where he assisted in various research studies in the treatment and cure of tuberculosis. Dr. Gillespie served as control officer of tuberculosis for the United States Coast Guard with the rank of Lt. Commander. After practicing dermatology in Baltimore, MD and Staten Island, N.Y., serving as a consultant to the University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and teaching dermatology to residents in various universities and hospitals, Dr. Gillespie was appointed Deputy Chief of venereal diseases at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. He retired with the rank of Captain in the United States Commissioned Corps with 25 years of active practice in the United States Public Health Services. Following Dr. Gillespie’s retirement, he was contacted by Georgia Governor Lester Maddox to become director of the newly created, federally sponsored Georgia Office of Comprehensive Health Planning. Governor Jimmy Carter later appointed Dr. Gillespie Medical Director for the State of Georgia Medicaid Program. After retiring as director, Dr. Gillespie accepted the position of Medical Director for Prudential Life Insurance Company’s Medicare Program. With over 50 years in the federal, state and private sectors of medicine, Dr. Gillespie retired in 1981 having exceeded far more than was expected in any endeavor he undertook. He spent his post-retirement years traveling the country and world, following sports as an avid fan, and enjoying the company of his family and friends. Dr. Gillespie will be dearly missed by family, friends and colleagues. He is survived by a daughter, Dr. Joan M. Gillespie of Washington, D.C.; a son, Eugene J. Gillespie, Jr., Esq. of Shout Hills, N.J; his grandchildren, Eugene J. Gillespie III, Shane Gillespie, Dr. Heather Gillespie and her husband Nikhil, Dr. Tracey Gillespie and her husband Mark, Alexandria Gillespie and Marissa Gillespie; one great grandchild, Bronson Keehn; nieces and nephews; and his long time companion, Mary Alice Smith. Dr. Gillespie’s grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation in Georgia was held Wednesday, September 20 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home in Snellville. Funeral services were held Saturday, at 9:30am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Weatherly, PA. With a mass of Christian burial at 10am, with burial in the Parrish Cemetery, where Dr. Gillespie will be buried with military honors. Visitation will be held Friday, September 22, from 5 until 8pm at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc., Snellville Chapel, 770/979-3200
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Felix Gillespie b Aug 12, 1874 Co Donegal, IRELAND. d April 25, 1908 Macon, GA. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery, Bibb Co, Georgia
Frances Presnal Gillespie, ge 93, of Douglasville, passed away September 1, 2018. Services Sept. 5 , 11:00 AM at Hightower’s Memorial Chapel. Hightower’s Memorial Chapel, Douglasville , GA.
Francine Gillespie death April 5, 1919 Banks Co, Georgia
Fred William Gillespie b July 8, 1925 d April 4, 1997 Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery, Tyrone, Georgia
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George Donald Gillespie, born on March 28, 1947 in Clayton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl Brabson Gillespie and Sara Brice Vest Gillespie as well as his beloved wife, Glenda Jean King Gillespie, and loving son John Kerry Roberts. George is survived by his devoted brothers, Ed Gillespie, his twin brother Jim Gillespie as well as his cherished children, Rance, Lindy, Kevin and Kyle. He leaves behind a legacy of love in his seven grandchildren (Kennedy Bryce, Brenton, Jack, Victoria, Trent, Tricia and David) and five great-grandchildren (Oliver, Emma, Jake, Eli and Noah). A former college football player for the University of Georgia, George carried his passion for the Dawgs throughout his life. He enjoyed a successful career as a long-time produce broker, where his honesty, work ethic and dedication were well-respected in the business. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future for family and friends to honor his memory.
George Emory Gillespie b April 27, 1904 d March 2, 1972 Avondale Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Georgia. His wife, Inez Hamlin b July 28, 1907 d Dec 26, 1985
George W Gillespie b July 11, 1865 d April 24, 1866 Burial Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
G Y Gillespie ?Aug 15, 1864 MNC Canton, Georgia. Burial Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, Georgia (cannot tell if this is birth or death record)
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Hansel J Gillespie, 79, of Newnan died Friday. Funeral, 11 a.m. Monday, McKoon Funeral Home. Published June 27, 2010
H Dan Gillespie b Sept 17, 1913 d Sept 17,1980 “Father”. Grace B Gillespie b April 20, 1923 no death date, wife of H Dan. Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Banks Co, Georgia
Helen Gillespie, of Valrico, FL, passed away May 25, 2019. Service June 14, 11 AM at Florida National Cemetery. Brandon Cremation & Funeral Home, Brandon, FL.
Helen Fried Gillespie b Jan 8, 1836. d Dec 14, 1923 Burial Rose Hill Cemetery, Bibb Co, Georgia
Herman Gillespie b 1914 d 1986. Thelma 1925 – 1990. Dwayne 1952 – 1972 Bush River Baptist Church, Banks Co, Georgia
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Infant of C W Gillespie death Sept 28, 1919 Banks Co, Georgia
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Jack Brabson Gillespie, Rev. 89, of Adairsville, GA, passed away, Monday, August 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. A Private Funeral Service was held at East Cobb U.M.C. with Rev. Eddie Bradford and Rev. Johnny Freeland officiating. Burial took place in Elmhurst Cemetery Elberton, GA. Rev. Gillespie served faithfully in active ministry for over 50 years.
James Adrian Gillespie b Sept 10, 1915 died Aug 17, 1944, age 28, (“gave his life for his country while serving with the Seabees on Island of Guam”) s/o late Asa Milton Gillespie & Mrs Pammie Coker Gillespie. He had married 1944 Miss Hazel Walton of Newman. Son James Adrian Gillespie, Jr, four brothers. US NAVY Carpenter Mate Second Class. Franklin -Coweta Co, Georgia. (2nd record gives MNC burial April 14, 1948, Canton, Georgia. Burial Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, Georgia)
James B Gillespie b 1906 d 1940 Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Georgia
James Dean Gillespie, Sr, 62, of Jefferson died Wednesday. Memorial service, 1 p.m. Friday, Evans Funeral Home. Published Sept 25, 2012.
James Donald Gillespie d Oct 22, 1942 Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison Co, Georgia
James Paul Gillespie death March 28, 2001 Stephens County Hospital, Toccoa, Georgia. Dillard Baptist Cemetery,Rabun Co, Georgia.
James Skelton Gillespie, October 16, 1925 – November 5, 2021 . Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, James is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Maryann Friend Gillespie, and daughters Debbie Macon (Bryan) of Dalton, Georgia and Janet Pierce (Keith) of Augusta, Georgia. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Jim is survived by a sister, Mary Gillespie (Wallace) of Franklin, Tennessee as well as nieces and nephews. He fought bravely in World War II and participated in and survived the Battle of the Bulge. Jim helped to liberate the concentration camp Buchenwald and was awarded the Silver Star for his service to his country. Upon returning to the United States after the war, he studied at and graduated from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. In 1951, he was the pitcher for Tennessee’s winning College World Series baseball team. Coaching the sports he loved brought Jim Gillespie to coach various Little League baseball teams. He also coached youth football. As an executive for Smith, Kline, and French (now Glaxco, Smith, Kline), Jim worked for 37 years for the company and retired from them as a Southeast Regional Vice President. Retirement allowed Jim and his wife, Maryann, to travel the world. They travelled from the far reaches of China, to Egypt, to Jerusalem, and toured most of Europe.Jim and his wife were faithful members of Peachtree Presbyterian Church for over 45 years.
Our world is a little empty now. Jim’s unusual sense of humor is quiet. His interaction with his family is now still. 96 years has taken a toll on Jim’s body and mind. We are blessed that he has left the earthly bonds and has touched the face of God. Let Heaven rejoice with its’ latest servant. A graveside service was held on Monday, November 15 at 2:30 PM at Arlington Cemetery at the Pavilion in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Janie Gillespie death Feb 20, 1931 Banks Co, Georgia
J Brabson Gillespie b April 27, 1870. d Feb 23, 1954. C Estelle Gillespie b July 21, 1879 d Nov 27, 1937. Infant son Paul Gillespie Oct 17, 1909. d Nov 19, 1909. Burials Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
J Dover Gillespie b April 27, 1912 d March 20,1996 Mary Pearl Dotson Gillespie b Dec 15, 1908. d Feb 24, 1994 Burials Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Jeffrey Gillespie, 44, of Conyers died Friday. The body was cremated. Private service is planned. Metro Embalming & Crematory. Published March 7, 2011.
Jeffrey Gillespie, 44, of Conyers, GA, formerly of Houston, PA, died Friday, March 4, at hospice, after a five year battle with cancer. He was the son of Barbara L. Gillespie and the late Ray V. Gillespie of Houston, PA. He is survived by his wife Linda Broz Gillespie; his brother Brian; and niece Hope Gillespie. His remains were interred at the Honey Creek Woodlands Natural Burial Ground at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, GA Friday, March 11. He was a 1984 graduate of Chartiers-Houston HS and a 1988 graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University 1988. He was employed as a sports reporter by the Wheeling Intelligencer for nine years. After relocating to GA he worked at the Marietta Daily Journal as a sports reporter then at the Rockdale Citizen as sports editor for 12 plus years. He was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Conyers GA, serving with the youth group, parish council and ushering at the Sunday evening Mass. Memorial Mass was held Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m., at the Chapel of Mary and Joseph on the campus of Wheeling Jesuit University. Published March 15, 2011
Jewell Gillespie, 90, of Fayetteville died Saturday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mc-Koon Funeral Home. Published August 4, 2008
Jewell Alice Ivy Gillespie, 95, of Carrollton died Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Antioch Baptist Church; Almon Funeral Home. Published Dec 18, 2007.
Jo Ann Gillespie, 73, died Tuesday. Funeral, 1 p.m. Saturday, New Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Decatur. Meadows Mortuary. Published March 4, 2011.
John Gillasby d? Nov 23, 1870. Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, Georgia
John Gillespie b Dec 11, 185….d ??11, 18?? (unreadable). Eizabeth Gillespie Oak Hill Cemetery, Old Section, Spalding Co, Georgia
John Baxter Gillespie, 1943-2021 John Gillespie died Friday morning, March 12, of respiratory failure at Piedmont Hospital. Though he fought cancer for five years, he faced it daily with courage, strength, and faith. He lived every minute. He was 77.
He and his twin brother Jim were born in the old Piedmont Hospital downtown on June 6th, 1943 to James Iler Gillespie, Jr. and Adelaide Turner Gillespie. They enjoyed an idyllic boyhood rafting down the Chattahoochee, climbing trees and trellises, and getting stuck on roofs and into mischief. As a Boy Scout, member of the Order of the Arrow, and an Eagle Scout, he was inspired by and lived the Scout Law: “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” John graduated from North Fulton High School in 1961 and from the University of Georgia in 1968 with a Master’s in Landscape Architecture. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. It was in Athens in 1963 that he met Victoria James from Atlanta; they married in July 1965 while both were in graduate school. They moved to Nashville where he began his career as a landscape architect designing state parks for the Tennessee Department of State Parks (1968-1972).
In 1972, they returned to Atlanta where John joined Cousins Properties as a project manager until 1976 when he joined John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods. He was the Senior Executive Vice President in charge of land development for three decades (1976-2006), turning large tracts of land into neighborhood communities.
Throughout his life, personally and professionally, he used every opportunity to share his experiences and depth of knowledge and to mentor with truth, honesty and integrity. He encouraged the same high standards in others that he set for himself. John always educated himself when facing a decision and was thoughtful in analyzing any issue for multiple outcomes. He gave good advice and was a straight-shooter — you always knew where you stood.
The family enjoyed Lake Burton where John bought an old house that, given his creativity, was rebuilt and rebuilt and rebuilt. He bought a 1930 20-foot Triple Cockpit Model 100 wooden Chris-Craft that was also completely restored as well as old bass boats which he redesigned into boats for duck hunting. Always an avid fisherman and hunter, when John retired he took up sporting clays at Burge Plantation, a sport shared by his wife, Vicki, his son, Baxter, and his three grandsons. Eventually, he sold the lake house and built a farm in Madison to be closer to the shooting community of friends at Burge. John never did anything half-way. He took a class in grilling steaks at Chops restaurant and became a certified barbecue judge in Memphis. He was known to give smoked ribs or a big pork roast for Christmas. It was the same with his clothes; he loved English clothes and custom-made shoes, whether outfitting for formal dress, bird hunting in Scotland or South America, or bass fishing all over the Southeast.
He was a director of the Lake Burton Civic Association, the Peachtree Racquet Club, Burge Plantation, and member of the Green Jacket Club, a shooting club at The Homestead in Virginia. John was a devoted member of The Church of the Apostles. In everything, his steadfast faith was deeply held and manifested in his actions. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Catharine Victoria James Gillespie, and their children: son John Baxter Gillespie, Jr. (Meral Pixley) of Bryson City, North Carolina; and daughter Anne Marie Palmieri (Gregory John) of Haines, Alaska. Three grandsons—Dylan Gregory Palmieri (Polly Bryant), Frank Keegan Palmieri, and Brennan John Palmieri will miss their “Granddaddy John” who instructed them in so many ways and had shotguns fitted specifically for each. They will carry his love, lessons and legacy moving forward. His twin, James Iler Gillespie III of St. Simons Island, Georgia, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and great nephews will treasure their memories of good times together, as will his faithful Scottie, Finn. He was predeceased by his parents. A funeral was held at The Church of the Apostles on Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel will handle the funeral arrangements: (404) 851-9900.
John William Gillespie b 1912 d 1942 Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Georgia
Joseph E Gillespie 1905 – 1930 Butler Cemetery, Grady Co, Georgia
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Karen Gillespie 62, of Dallas died Wednesday. Memorial service, 6:30 p.m. today, Picketts Mill Baptist Church. Benson Funeral Home. Published Dec 18, 2011.
Kevin Gillespie I, of Atlanta, GA, passed away July 28, 2003. Wake services were held Thursday, July 31, 2003 from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary. The remains will be shipped to Milwaukee, WI for the funeral services and interment. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Sharon G. Gillespie; two children, Kevin Gillespie, II and Shauntel Urquhart; mother, Gee Gee W. Simmons; four brothers, two sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. All flowers and condolences may be sent to Williamson Funeral Home, 2157 North 12th St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 (414-374-1812). Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 1876 Second Ave., 404-371-0772-3.
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Larry Michael Gillespie of Peachtree City, Georgia passed away Nov 16, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Gillespie; mother Barbara Broyles and her husband Bill of Ocala, Florida; children: Terri Gillespie, James Gillespie, Hannah Gillespie, all of Peachtree City; sisters Cathy Reisner of Ocala, Florida; Ginger Hall and her husband Mike of Charlotte, North Carolina, and brother Mark Broyles and his wife, Deann of Anthony, Florida. A funeral service was held on Sat Nov 19th at First Baptist Church with Rev Norris Blount officiating.
Lawrence David Gillespie Sept 11, 1904 Coffee Co, GA d May 22, 1927 Brantley Co Cemetery, Georgia
Lee Gillespie, Age 94, of Gainesville, passed away Jan. 13, 2014. Services Jan. 15. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory
Leza Gillespie b 1900 d 1977 Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Georgia
Mrs. Louise C. Gillespie of Atlanta passed away August 20, 2011. She is survived by her son, Ken Gillespie and his wife Tammie of Fairburn; step-grandchildren, Amanda and Hiram Daniels; Holly Kendzierski and step great grandson, Logan Daniels. Funeral services was held Monday, August 22, 2011 at 2 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Lyons and Rev. Ken Rose officiating. Interment followed at Holly Hill Memorial Park. The family received friends Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn. 770-964-4800.
Lucy Mae Gillespie of Nicholson, died July 5, 2006 age 78, wife of Robert D Gillespie. Daughter of the late Payton and Elizabeth Wilson Tanner. One son MIke Gillespie, two daughters Rhonda & Shelby. Burial Grey Hill Cemetery, Jackson Co, Georgia
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Mabel G Gillespie 1909 – 1991 Butler Cemetery, Grady Co, Georgia
Maggie Fay Gillespie death July 19, 1960 Toccoa, Stephens Co, GA. Ebenezer Cemetery, Carnsville, Franklin Co, Georgia
Malinda Gillespie b Jan 15, (?1805) d Aug 14, 1868 (one of the earliest burials in the state found so far) Married Nov 20, 1825 – see also William, Burial Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Mrs. Marilyn Rosacrans Gillespie of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Saturday July 10, 2004. Ms. Gillespie served in a number of communities in Georgia as a registered nurse. She was Director of Nurses for the Cartersville, Georgia Hospital, South Fulton Hospital and Northside Hospital in Atlanta. She also served as a Field Director for the State of Georgia’s Program of Nursing Home Inspection and Enforcement. Ms. Gillespie was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Blairsville, GA. She is survived by her mother, Jeslyn Rosacrans of Hiawassee and several cousins and step-grandchildren. Her father, Clifford P. Rosacrans, preceded her in death. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at All Saints Lutheran Church in Blairsville. The family received friends at Cochran Funeral Home, Hiawassee Monday and Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Graveside service held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in College Park, Georgia. Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA in charge of arrangements.
Marshell L Gillespie b Feb 14, 1840 d May 28, 1912. Elizabeth Gillespie b May 1835.d Jan 30, 1916 Burials Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Marvin M Gillespie b Dec 22, 1913 d Sept 8, 1991. Also Arvilla G Gillespie b Oct 27, 1915. No death date. Burial Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Mary Gillespie b July 28, 1831 d March 24, 1904 Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Mrs Mary Ann Gillespie b Aug 26, 1867 d Dec 9,1949 Wife of E. A. “Mother.” Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Banks Co, Georgia
Maryann Friend Gillespie, Born on December 6, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Maryann was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 4, 2024. Maryann is survived by her loving daughters, Debbie Macon (Bryan) of Dalton, Georgia and Janet Pierce (Keith) of Augusta, Georgia. She is also survived by four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews; and by her dear friend, Liddy Chatham. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Jim Gillespie; her parents, Grover and Manila Friend of Knoxville, Tennessee; and her brother, Dan Friend of Richmond, Virginia.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Maryann later served on the UT Atlanta Alumni Board as well as the UT Board of Governors. As a civic leader, she gave countless hours to the Atlanta Salvation Army’s Area Advisory Board as well as the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. The Salvation Army awarded her the Women’s Auxiliary Award of Excellence and the prestigious Catherine D. Booth Award. Along with her husband, Jim, Maryann enjoyed their time volunteering as Centennial Olympic volunteers for the Atlanta games. After working as the Executive Director of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority’s National Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Maryann continued her service to the sorority in various volunteer roles. These roles included serving on the Grand Council as Vice President, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and as the local chairperson for the 150th Anniversary Celebration convention. She received the first Helen Glenn Lifetime Loyalty Award as well as the Panhellenic Woman of the Year for her service. Church involvement and dedication were always treasured as a member of the Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia for over 45 years. Traveling the world was probably the most beloved and exciting hobby that Maryann and her husband, Jim had. They left no stone unturned and had the pictures to prove it. After the death of her husband, Maryann moved to Augusta, Georgia to be closer to one of her daughters. She spent the last three years of her life at various parts of the Brandon Wilde senior community. The family would like to thank all of the staff that worked with her at all of the centers and especially those who she renamed so she could remember their names. A private family service will be held later in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mary C Ariail Gillespie death July 30, 1928 Banks Co, Georgia
M Elizabeth Gillespie 1938 – 1938 Butler Cemetery, Grady Co, Georgia
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Octie Gillespie b 1887 d 1988 Bush River Baptist Church, Banks Co, Georgia
Omagene Gillespie death Oct 27, 1923 Banks Co, Georgia
Omogene Gillespie b Feb 3,1909 d March 7, 1923 d/o Mr & Mrs C E Gillespie, Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Banks Co, Georgia
Orin Gillespie b Dec 7, 1913 d May 22, 1998. Helen Hall Gillespie b Sept 1, 1923. No death date. Lake Church Cemetery, Chandler Co, Georgia
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Pammie Coker Gillespie death May 9, 1964 Toccoa, Stephens Co, GA. Cross Roads Cemetery, Carnsville, Franklin Co, Georgia
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Rahbon Gillespie 90, of Carrollton died Tuesday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, Almon Funeral Home. Published Aug 29, 2007.
Radford Gillespie, 91, of Douglasville died Monday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday, Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven. Published Sept 4, 2013.
Ray Gillespie death July 2, 1923 Banks Co, Georgia
Rebecca Gillespie death Sept 27, 1944 Rose Hill Cemetery, Bibb Co, Georgia
Rebecca Gillespie, 58, of Gainesville died Saturday. The body was cremated. Memorial service plans will be announced; Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Published Oct 1, 2007.
Richard Lee Gillespie Passed away April 25, 2018. Services April 28, 11:00 PM at New Hope United Methodist Church, Gainesville. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Cumming, GA.
Ricky Gillespie. Memorial Service for Mr. Ricky Gillespie of Atlanta, GA; Saturday, March 14, 2015, 11AM in our chapel. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel 404.758.1731
Robert Gillespie 1871 – 1962 Rose Hill Cemetery, Bibb Co, Georgia
Robert Gillespie, “Bob” August 1, 1959-August 2, 2008 Bob Gillespie, 49, of Senoia, GA died Saturday, August 2, 2008 at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, PA due to complications from hemochromatosis. Bob was born to Donald L. and the late Sally Louann Lippincott Gillespie in Rochester, PA. He spent a good part of his youth working and spending time on a neighboring farm where he became lifelong friends with many of the local farmers. Bob served as a U.S.Navy Seal before moving to Georgia. It was in Georgia that Bob started his company, Corporate Facilities Group, Inc., basing the business on the same philosophies from which he lived his life: paying it forward, investment in people, and raising the level of customer service. Last year, Bob realized his dream of moving back to the country when he found an 11 acre lot with a small lake and house where he spent many days on his new tractor and watching the wildlife on their property. A memorial service to honor his life was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10 AM at the Special Event Center of Newnan Georgia located at 299 Bullsboro Drive. Bob is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jan Gillespie and many other extended family members and close friends Arrangements by John A Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213, (412) 621-1665
Robert Gillespie, 73, of Dahlonega died Monday. Private family service will be held. McDonald & Son Funeral Home, Cumming. Published March 21, 2012.
Robert D Gillespie death May 16, 1998, age 66, residence 157 Peach Street, son of the late Charlie and Joe Nash Gillespie. Burial Grey Hill Cemetery, Commerce, Georgia. Survivors wife Lucy Gillespie, two daughters Shelby & Rhonda; son Mike Gillespie. Clarke County, Georgia
Ronald C Gillespie of Dallas, Georgia b Nov 16, 1951 Lusk, Wyoming, died June 28, 2005 age 57. Son of Stanley & Cliffadene Gardner, wife Katherine Gillespie. Sons Mark and Chris of Phoenix, Arizona. Cremation. Paulding Co, Georgia
Roseann May Gillespie, age 54, of Hawkinsville, Georgia died on April 29, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Gillespie was born in Ware, Massachusetts on September 4, 1964 to Boyce May and Wanda May. She is survived by her father, Boyce May of Massachusetts; Husband, Bobby Darrell Gillespie of Hawkinsville, Ga. and sister, Louise LaPann of Massachusetts. Clarke Funeral Home, Hawkensville, Georgia for arrangements.
Ruth Davis Gillespie b 1873 d 1938. Internment May 24, 1938 Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Georgia
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Sallie Bell b 1902 d 1923 Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Georgia
Samuel Laurence Gillespie b March 1, 1901 d Sept 17, 1978. Mary Louise Gillespie b Aug 21, 1907. d June 4, 1997. Burials Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Sandra Ellen Gillespie b April 24, 1940. No death date. Infant daughter of Mr & Mrs Earnest Gillespie. Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Banks Co, Georgia
Sarah Stribling Gillespie, October 27, 1946 – May 20, 2017 Sarah Ellen Stribling Gillespie passed away peacefully on May 20, 2017 at hospice in Brunswick, Georgia from complications of multiple sclerosis and a recent brain injury. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel David Stribling II and Louise Jackson Stribling of Atlanta, and her sister Mary Jane Farren of Sylvania, GA. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jim Gillespie, her son Jay and his wife Meredith (Phillips) and her two grandsons, William (3) and Grey (1 week). Born in Gainesville, Georgia in 1946, Sarah grew up on St. Charles Avenue in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta. She attended Atlanta public schools and graduated from Henry W. Grady High School in 1964 where she played basketball. Following in the footsteps of her father, she attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina and graduated with honors in 1968. She was one of the first women to attend “PC” and was the editor of the college yearbook, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English. She moved back to Atlanta and worked in retail as a buyer for several department stores and subsequently took a position at apparel company Vanity Fair. She continued to work there and at their parent company, VF Corporation, for more than 30 years, retiring in 2007 as Executive Assistant to the CEO. Just prior to her retirement, Sarah was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a revelation that brought great challenges for her, but also great opportunity to connect with new people and work to fundraise for MS through bike rides and other events. A Christian believer, Sarah was an active member and elder at Northwest Presbyterian Church while in Atlanta and continued her active participation at St. Simon’s Presbyterian Church. She was involved with Presbyterian Women, acted as a Stephen Minister, and participated in many circles through the years. She was also a member of The Craft Group and relished their monthly birthday parties and Christmas gatherings. Anyone who knew Sarah knew that she was a very organized person with a “make it happen” attitude who always did things the right way. She was a living example of a working woman who was able to successfully balance work and home life and was an advocate and mentor to many young people in the places where she worked. Sarah was committed to her family and always wanted the absolute best for them. Her example of mothering and unconditional love set the highest standard and will be passed on to future generations. Sarah also liked to laugh and have fun and her ability to shag to Carolina beach music was well known, along with her love of traditions of the South such as college football, good music, and great food and drink. She loved all children and was excited to spend one year as an assistant first grade teacher at the Lovett School in Atlanta. Her many dogs and cats over the years were loved as they were family members of the highest importance. Her faith, family and friends buoyed her through good times and bad and she will be eternally loved by those who knew her independent and caring spirit. In addition to the many people who assisted Sarah as she advanced with MS, the family would especially like to thank her caregiver Kym Shafer who provided unselfish and loving care to Sarah in the later months of her life. Graveside services were held on Thursday, June 1 at 11:00am at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Sharon Gillespie 1976-1978 Bush River Baptist Church, Banks Co, Georgia
Sheryl Gillespie, Age 60, of Carrollton, passed away March 29, 2017. Service April 2, 2 PM at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica, GA.
Sig I Gillespie b Feb 16, 1876 d April 25, 1934 Rose Hill Cemetery, Bibb Co, Georgia
Silvia C Gillespie death Oct 7, 1923 Banks Co, Georgia
Stan Gillespie, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and teacher, passed away July 9, 2014 from a brief illness. He was 73 years old. Stan was an athlete and a scholar all of his life. As a shortstop at Gainesville High School, he was selected to play in the North-South All-Star baseball game, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution ran a picture of him in the newspaper with the tag line “the slickest shortstop in the South.” Although he had the opportunity to tryout with a minor league baseball team, he chose to accept an academic scholarship to Emory University at Oxford. After graduating, he moved to Athens where he earned a Masters in English Literature from the University of Georgia. He remained a loyal Georgia fan his entire life, and he passed that love on to his family sharing many a Saturday afternoon watching the Dawgs with family and friends. He began his teaching career at Riverside Military Academy. After two years, he and his family moved to Chattanooga where he taught at McCallie School from 1968-1985. While at McCallie, he coached track and tennis, he served as Chairman of the English Department, founded the Lyceum, a literary speakers program, and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi, an academic honorary society, and to Keiokio, another honorary society comprised of the top leadership of the senior class. He received the Distinguished Teacher’s Award and also had one of McCallie’s yearbooks dedicated to him by the senior class. Stan was an avid runner, a voracious reader, and a noted scholar on William Faulkner. He started an elective course on William Faulkner at McCallie, and he published an essay on one of Faulkner’s books in a literary journal. Stan continued his distinguished teaching career in Atlanta at Pace Academy from 1985-2000. While at Pace, he coached the Girl’s Varsity Tennis Team, won the Georgia Athletic Coaches’ Association Coach of the Year award, won the Kessler Award for Excellence in Teaching, was selected by the 1996 STAR student as the STAR teacher, and he had the Pace yearbook dedicated to him by the senior class. In that dedication it was written, “Mr. Gillespie taught all of us a new appreciation for words, their power, and their meaning when put together in story form. Most of all, he lives an example of what it is to be a lifelong scholar, never compromising.” When he retired from Pace, he taught part-time for two years at Whitefield Academy and then continued to share his love of literature with adults in the Emory University’s Continuing Education program for several years where his classroom was always over filled with adults eager to learn from him. His influence shaped many lives as was evident by the number of students who kept in touch with him long after they graduated. In his 40+ years of teaching, Stan created thinkers, students, readers, and intellectuals. Although he has left the world physically, his presence will remain with the many students who benefited from his teachings and all those who were fortunate to enjoy his friendship and wry sense of humor. Stan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dodie, his daughter Amy Silverstein, his son-in-law Steven, and his two grand daughters Carly and Sydney. He is also survived by his mother Catherine Alton, stepfather Neal Alton, and his brother Garry Gillespie. A Celebration of Life was held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20th at the Morningside Baptist Church, 1700 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30324. The family welcomed visitors before the service from 2:00-3:45.
Mrs Susan Gillespie died at her home near Stinton last Tuesday morning March 1887 Meriweather Co, Georgia (published March 18, 1887). Wife of John D Gillespie.
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Dr T A Gillespie death Sunday, Oct 30, 1881. One time editor of the Franklin News. Heard Co, Georgia
Thelma Gillespie death August 28, 1923 Banks Co, Georgia
Timothy Alan Gillespie, 55, of Carrollton died Wednesday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglas Chapel. Published March 21, 2010.
Thomas David Gillespie, a resident of Dawsonville, Georgia, died unexpectedly on October 23, 2020 after suffering a stroke in Panama City, FL, where he was vacationing with his family.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Karen, whom he married on September 12, 1975 in Cincinnati, OH. They shared 45 happy years together. He is fondly remembered by many and will be dearly missed by Karen (nee Wagner); his daughter Katie (Brian) Mohs; sons Greg (Christina) Gillespie and Stephen (Tara) Gillespie; adored grandchildren Adeline and Oliver Mohs, Davis, Mason, Caitlin, and Brigid Gillespie; brothers Jim (Lesa) Gillespie, and Jeff (Jane) Gillespie; sister Sandy Tedford; numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Ruth (nee Foppe) and Raymond Gillespie Jr; sisters Mary Gillespie and Nancy Walker.
Tom was a dedicated 35-year sales executive for The Coca-Cola Company, where he had many accomplishments, but was most successful at honing his golf skills while “doing business” on the course. He didn’t just devote time to Coca-Cola and golf, however. Tom was also an abiding family man: coaching both of his sons in youth baseball, escorting his daughter to numerous father-daughter dances, and always remaining at the ready with a special treat for his treasured grandchildren. His children will continue to live the life-lessons and teachings of a tremendous father, the most important of which is simply to love. As for his wife, he treated her to fine dining excursions most evenings, with frequent trips to Longhorn, Five Guys, and most notably, Waffle House. He looked forward to annual trips with his fraternity brothers to watch the Superbowl in Islamorada, lay down Jesuit School parlays for March Madness in Las Vegas, and play golf in the mountains. Tom was a humble servant of God from a young age, from serving as an altar boy at St. Matthew’s in Norwood, OH, to Treasurer for the Knights of Columbus at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Dawsonville, GA. As an old friend offering condolences said about Tom, “I was always in a better mood being around him. [He had a] contagious personality.” He will be immensely missed by all who knew him.
A Requiem Mass was held 11 a.m. on Saturday November 14th, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, located at 991 Kilough Church Rd. in Dawsonville, GA 30534.
Thomas Warren Gillespie, Sr. 75, of Fayetteville died Tuesday. Tom Gillespie’s Hillbilly House Cafeteria in Jonesboro was the kind of place where one meal a day might not be enough. “There were lots of regular customers. Some came in three times a day,” said his son, Thomas W. Gillespie Jr. of Jonesboro. The restaurant, which Mr. Gillespie owned during the 1970s and 1980s, had a homey atmosphere. Rocking chairs lined the front porch. A large fireplace, with a hearth built of granite from Mr. Gillespie’s home town of Elberton, produced enough warmth to virtually heat the restaurant in winter. Mr. Gillespie filled the walls with antique farm implements and guns, many donated by customers.
“All the food was outstanding, but they had the best roast beef in the country,” said Larry Young of Locust Grove, a former Clayton County policeman who ate there nearly every day for lunch from 1977 until the restaurant closed in 1989. “When Mother and Dad came up from Florida, they wanted to go there to get the roast beef and gravy.” Mr. Gillespie, who had an extensive background in restaurant cooking and management, pitched in wherever he was needed. “He’d bus tables, wash dishes, and when a cook was laid out, he was behind the grill,” his son said. Usually, however, Mr. Gillespie could be found behind the cash register or at the front table by the fireplace. “The restaurant was his pride and joy,” his son added.
Thomas Warren Gillespie Sr., 75, of Fayetteville died Tuesday of a cerebral hemorrhage at Portsbridge Hospice in Riverdale. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville. The body will be cremated.
As a teenager, Mr. Gillespie worked as a short-order cook at Elberton Drug Store. In the Navy he cooked aboard the USS Curtiss and USS Suisun. He was a regional superintendent for Howard Johnson restaurants during the 1950s, then managed several motels in the 1960s. In 1971, Mr. Gillespie had the opportunity to buy into the Hillbilly Steak House and within two years became the sole owner, changing the name to Hillbilly House Cafeteria. He moved the restaurant from a shopping center to Old Dixie Highway in the late 1970s. In 1995, he became a part-time bailiff at the Clayton County Courthouse. When he wasn’t working, Mr. Gillespie enjoyed bass fishing and creating clocks, birdhouses and knickknacks in his woodworking shop. A Mason since 1967, he achieved the rank of 32nd Degree.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Bernice Strickland Gillespie; two daughters, Teresa Durden of Fayetteville and Deana Poss of Griffin; four brothers, Jack B. Gillespie of Adairsville, James M. Gillespie Jr. of Sky Valley, Henry E. Gillespie of Middleburg, Fla., and Robert L. Gillespie of North Augusta, S.C.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements Carl J Marwell and Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Published Sept 23, 2005.
Travis Gillespie b June 5, 1906 d July 30, 1926 Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemtery, Banks Co, Georgia
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Mrs. Victoria Gillespie, of East Point GA passed away June 27, 2009. Funeral services were held Saturday July 11, 2009 1:30PM New Love Missionary Baptist Church, 758 Dill Avenue, Atlanta in state at 12:30PM. Rev. H. H. Dyer Officiating. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. Survivors are: mother Cynthia Ross; father Victor White; daughters and son, Desirea, Destiny, and Kernard Gillespie; grandmother Eula Mae Ross; grandfather Earnest Ross, Sr.; brother Claude Gillespie, Jr.; twin brother Victor Gillespie; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The cortege assembled Saturday 12:30PM at 1995 Venetian Drive SW, Atlanta. Juanita Sellers Stone FD, Lincoln Funeral Home and Chapel 404-288-2166
Viola Gillespie Age 72, of Maysville, passed away April 12, 2014. Services April 18, 2:00 PM, Homer First Baptist Church. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce
Vivian Langley “Bobby” Gillespie, 88, of Decatur died Friday. Funeral, 11 a.m. today, A.S. Turner & Sons. Published Feb 1, 2011. She passed away January 28, 2011. She was a native of Atlanta, graduate of Fulton High School and attended Georgia State University. For many years, she was a private bookkeeper for several companies and later retired from Decatur High School Counselling Office in 1987, where she was secretary and bookkeeper with 10 years service. She was a member of the Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle 57 years and presently a member of First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates 19 years, member of the Bill Williams Sunday School Class and Golden Agers Club. She was an avid collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia, being a member of the Coca-Cola Collectors Club Atlanta and International. After retirement, she and husband, Charles, traveled throughout Europe, visiting many countries and toured Australia, New Zealand, all 50 states in America and all Canadian provinces. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles R. Gillespie; daughter and son-in-law Rebecca and Luther Burton III and grandsons, Luther IV and Eric all of Savannah; brother, James Langley of Tucker; sister-in-law, Jessie Mae Finch of Dothan AL and 13 nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 11 am in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Rev. Clay Bowden and Rev. Steve Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.. The family will receive friends from 4-7 Monday evening at A. S. Turner & Sons.
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W A Gillespie death June 25, 1864. Pvt Co C 56th GAR Reg. Glenwood Cemetery, Upson Co, Georgia. “Was treated for wounds following battle for Atlanta, June-July 1864.”
Walter Jefferson Gillespie “J Boy” death August 12, 1999. A native of Lavonia, he was the son of the late Grady and Nannie Durham Gillespie. Buried Hunter’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Carnesville, Clarke Co, Georgia
Wanda Lorraine Gillespie 62, of Jefferson died Wednesday. Memorial service, 1 p.m. Friday, Evans Funeral Home. Published Jan 24, 2013.
W Bell Gillespie 1870 – 1925 Butler Cemetery, Grady Co, Georgia
W F Gillespie b April 15, 1848 d March 11, 1922 “Father” Nancy M Gillespie b May 2, 1846 d Dec 19, 1931 “Mother” Crabapple Baptist Cemetery, Fulton Co, Georgia
William Gillespie b Oct 8, 1797. d Oct 20, 1875 Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia (Probably one of the oldest Gillespies found in the state). See also Malinda
William Harley Gillespie b June 24, 1896 d Nov 26, 1900 Burial Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
William Howell Gillespie death July 21, 1961 Toccoa, Stephens Co, GA. Pine Bethel Cemetery, Toccoa, Georgia
William J Gillespie 1863 – 1931 Butler Cemetery, Grady Co, Georgia
William James Gillespie 82, of Dallas died July 13. The body was cremated. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Published August 10, 2010
William L Gillespie b March 31, 1898 d May 9, 1987. Faye P Gillespie b Dec 29, 1899 d July 19, 1960 Burials Head of Tennessee Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
William M Gillespie b 1868 d 1926 Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Georgia
Wm H T Gillespie death August 22, 1923 Banks Co, Georgia
Fanny Gillespie GRIST death March 2, 1991 Toccoa, Stephens Co, GA. Head of TN Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillard, Rabun Co, Georgia
Heather Michelle HARLAN (nee Gillespie), age 37 of Ringgold, Georgia, died Saturday,May 18, 2013. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She graduated from North Carolina Central University. She was a devoted mother who loved her family and kids. Survivors are her husband, Christopher Harlan; son Connie Harlan, daughters Lillian and Rosalie Harlan, both of Ringgold; her mother Debra Kellogg, Melbourne, Florida; her father Jerry Gillespie of Branson, Missouri; her brothers, Ian Gillespie, Colorado Springs; and Jonathan Gillespie of Branson. Funeral service as 11 am on Friday, May 24th in the Heritage Funeral Home chapel with Rev David Hall officiating. Internment at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Marjorie Gillespie JACKSON July 15, 1908 – Jan 25, 1991 Oak Hill Cemetery, Old Section, Spalding Co, Georgia
Mrs Alice KESLER died Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 1975 in a car accident, age 78. Lifelong resident of Carnesville, daughter of the late Asa and Susan Mabry Gillespie. Her husband J A Kesler died in 1964. Survived by four daughters (Gwen, Joan, Faye, Ann) and two sons (Oliver, Gaylord Kesler) . Banks-Franklin Co, Georgia.
Mrs Eva MILLER death Jan ? 1874 from typhoid malaria fever. Wife of Willis Miller. Daughter of Major Gillespie and a sister to Rev T A Gillespie who for some years published the Franklin News. A Carroll Co, Georgia publication. Jan 4, 1884
Henrietta Gillespie REILLY b March 15, 1974 d Feb 8, 1958. Rose Hill Cemetery, Bibb Co, Georgia
Mary Catherine (Gillespie) WEISS death May 22, 2002 Toccoa, Stephens Co, GA. Roosevelt Memorial Park, Philadelphia, PA.
Record Count: 147
Sources of Records: online obits; Georgia Genweb; Ancestry.com; Dignity Memorials. Sandoz Teszer College Library, Legacy; Pittsburg Post Gazette
