Cpl. Daniel Ray McNeal, 22, of Camp Lejeune, N.C., died Monday, June 16, 2008, at the US Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
He was the son of Donald McNeal and step-mother, Paula Faye McNeal, Wake Forest, N.C. and the late Vickie Hall McNeal. He was preceded in death by a sister, Heather Ann McNeal.
Daniel served his country proudly with the United States Marine Corps.
Survivors in addition to his father and step-mother, include his wife, Melissa Ann Massie McNeal; a son, Dustin James Thatcher; brother, Benjamin McNeal, Wake Forest, N.C.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Linda Burklo, Hubert, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Hall, Dothan, Ala.; paternal grandparents, James and Merle McNeal, Gainesville; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, at 1 p.m., in the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville, N.C. Burial will be in Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday, June 18 and June 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, and at other times at the home of John and Linda Burklo, 416 Fox Trace Lane, Hubert, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope for Warriors.
Announcement by Memorial Park Funeral Home for the McNeal Family and Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville, N.C.
Barrow County - Topics from June, 2008
Jerry Oxford
Jerry Oxford, 67, of Bethlehem, died Monday, June 16, 2008.
Born in Pemiscot County, Mo., he was the son of the late John Thomas and Blanche Bell Oxford.
He worked for Sargento Foods for 14 years and was a member of the Bold Springs United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 47-1/2 years, Roberta Miller Oxford; a son, Grant Oxford, Lavonia; daughter, Beth Flore, Loganville; grandchildren, Heather and Lauren Fiore, Loganville; brothers, J.W. and Raymond Oxford, McClure, Ill., and Bill Oxford, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; sisters, Peggy Maxwell, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Pansy Huffman, Jackson, and Marsorie Rendleman, McClure, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Frank Brock officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bold Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund, 7625 Bold Springs Church Rd., Monroe, Ga. 30656, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 1925 Century Blvd., Suite 10, Atlanta, Ga. 30345.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Pemiscot County, Mo., he was the son of the late John Thomas and Blanche Bell Oxford.
He worked for Sargento Foods for 14 years and was a member of the Bold Springs United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 47-1/2 years, Roberta Miller Oxford; a son, Grant Oxford, Lavonia; daughter, Beth Flore, Loganville; grandchildren, Heather and Lauren Fiore, Loganville; brothers, J.W. and Raymond Oxford, McClure, Ill., and Bill Oxford, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; sisters, Peggy Maxwell, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Pansy Huffman, Jackson, and Marsorie Rendleman, McClure, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Frank Brock officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bold Spring United Methodist Church Building Fund, 7625 Bold Springs Church Rd., Monroe, Ga. 30656, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 1925 Century Blvd., Suite 10, Atlanta, Ga. 30345.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
James Robb
James Soutter Robb, 67, of Winder, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
Born in Scotland, he was the son of the late Alexander C. and Isabelle Soutter Robb. He had been employed for 33 years by Walt Disney World, was a member of VFW Post #10 in Kissimmee, Fl., and member of the American Legion Post #10.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hidgon Robb, Winder; son, Scott Robb, Orlando, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Tom Weaver, Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Rose Robb, Scotland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathlene and Robin Richie, Scotland, Murel and George Sumter, Rome, N.Y.
Memorial services were held Saturday, June 21, at Smith Memory Chapel.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Scotland, he was the son of the late Alexander C. and Isabelle Soutter Robb. He had been employed for 33 years by Walt Disney World, was a member of VFW Post #10 in Kissimmee, Fl., and member of the American Legion Post #10.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hidgon Robb, Winder; son, Scott Robb, Orlando, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Tom Weaver, Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Rose Robb, Scotland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathlene and Robin Richie, Scotland, Murel and George Sumter, Rome, N.Y.
Memorial services were held Saturday, June 21, at Smith Memory Chapel.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Raenell Canup
Raenell McElhannon Canup, 90, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
Born in Barrow County, she had owned Canup’s Fruit Stand in Norcross for many years. Mrs. Canup was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Canup; and a son, Doug Canup.
Survivors include a daughter, Norma Ross, Pendergrass; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Nettie Canup, Hoschton; son and companion, Verdell Canup and Janet Whitaker, Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Ann and Horace Dove and Brenda Staples, all of Hoschton; daughters-in-law, Joyce Canup, Hoschton, and Kay Canup; sister, Dovie Freeman, Stone Mountain; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; caregiver, Teresa Smith, and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with the Rev. Everest Carlisle officiating. Burial will be in the Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, June 13, all day, 12 noon to 9 p.m.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she had owned Canup’s Fruit Stand in Norcross for many years. Mrs. Canup was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Canup; and a son, Doug Canup.
Survivors include a daughter, Norma Ross, Pendergrass; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Nettie Canup, Hoschton; son and companion, Verdell Canup and Janet Whitaker, Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Ann and Horace Dove and Brenda Staples, all of Hoschton; daughters-in-law, Joyce Canup, Hoschton, and Kay Canup; sister, Dovie Freeman, Stone Mountain; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; caregiver, Teresa Smith, and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with the Rev. Everest Carlisle officiating. Burial will be in the Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, June 13, all day, 12 noon to 9 p.m.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Paula Walden
Paula Ann Fields Walden, 52, of Jefferson, died Friday, June 6, 2008.
Born in Barrow County on August 13, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Billy Ray and Annie Geneva Gee Fields. She was a homemaker and was Baptist.
Survivors include daughters, April Smith, Ila, and Kimberly Moore, Hull; a son, Billy Ray Hawkes, Jefferson; sisters, Karen Fields and Susie Fields, both of Lula, Robin Parsons, Athens, and Tammy Johnson, Beachlake, Pa.; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 10, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Palmer Pace officiating.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County on August 13, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Billy Ray and Annie Geneva Gee Fields. She was a homemaker and was Baptist.
Survivors include daughters, April Smith, Ila, and Kimberly Moore, Hull; a son, Billy Ray Hawkes, Jefferson; sisters, Karen Fields and Susie Fields, both of Lula, Robin Parsons, Athens, and Tammy Johnson, Beachlake, Pa.; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 10, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Palmer Pace officiating.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements.
William Archer
William George Archer, 61, of Gainesville, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a short illness.
He was born in Hall County, where he lived most of his life, and was the son of the late Alvin and Florene Tench Archer. He was a welder by trade and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Archer was preceded in death by a sister, Birdie Martin; and brother, Albert Archer.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Archer, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Eric Kish, Gillsville; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Kristi Free, Gainesville; grandchildren, Stephen and Alesiah Kish, Makerzi, Mason and Luke Free; one great-grandchild, Dakota Baker; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Maxine Archer, Gainesville; sisters, Doris Allison and Pat Garmon, both of Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law, James and Nell Archer, Oakwood; sister-in-law, Nell Archer, Gainesville; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 10, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Chaplains James Dumas and Bob Fielder officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Hall County, where he lived most of his life, and was the son of the late Alvin and Florene Tench Archer. He was a welder by trade and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Archer was preceded in death by a sister, Birdie Martin; and brother, Albert Archer.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Archer, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Eric Kish, Gillsville; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Kristi Free, Gainesville; grandchildren, Stephen and Alesiah Kish, Makerzi, Mason and Luke Free; one great-grandchild, Dakota Baker; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Maxine Archer, Gainesville; sisters, Doris Allison and Pat Garmon, both of Gainesville; brother and sister-in-law, James and Nell Archer, Oakwood; sister-in-law, Nell Archer, Gainesville; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 10, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Chaplains James Dumas and Bob Fielder officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Annie Briscoe
Annie Inez Briscoe, 89, of Winder, died Saturday, June 7, 2008.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late James G. and Emma Ola Peppers McDaniel. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for 31 years. She was a retiree of Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Briscoe was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Raymond Briscoe.
Survivors include three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 11 at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late James G. and Emma Ola Peppers McDaniel. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for 31 years. She was a retiree of Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Briscoe was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Raymond Briscoe.
Survivors include three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 11 at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Pete” Wythe
Peter “Pete” James Wythe, 59, of Winder, died Monday, June 2, 2008.
He was born in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Harry Fredrick and Laura Blay Wythe and was Catholic. He was a machinist and worked for Attica Hydrolics Exchange. Mr. Wythe was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy and Air Force National Guard.
Survivors include sons, Patrick and Kristopher Wythe, both of Winder; step-daughter, April Vermeylen, Alganac, Mich.; brothers, Fred Wythe, Clinton Township, Mich., Chuck Wythe, Conroe, Texas, Robert Wythe, Panama City Beach, Fla.; sisters, Kathy Brantley, Winder, Mary Baker, Desoto, Texas, Molly Balance, Waxahachie, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
A mass will be held Friday, June 6, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Harry Fredrick and Laura Blay Wythe and was Catholic. He was a machinist and worked for Attica Hydrolics Exchange. Mr. Wythe was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy and Air Force National Guard.
Survivors include sons, Patrick and Kristopher Wythe, both of Winder; step-daughter, April Vermeylen, Alganac, Mich.; brothers, Fred Wythe, Clinton Township, Mich., Chuck Wythe, Conroe, Texas, Robert Wythe, Panama City Beach, Fla.; sisters, Kathy Brantley, Winder, Mary Baker, Desoto, Texas, Molly Balance, Waxahachie, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
A mass will be held Friday, June 6, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Ross Radey
Ross Thomas Radey, Jr., 56, of Barrow County, died Sunday, June 1, 2008.
He was born on March 10, 1952, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of the late Ross Thomas and Mary Radey. He attended Montgomery College in Rockville, Md., with a food management certificate and received a scholarship from National Association of Catering Executives. He spent most of his career in restaurant management and enjoyed being an apprentice culinary artist at Disney World. He was an advanced culinary Souse Chef taught under Clayton Philbrook, Instructor from the Culinary Institute at Cornel University. He held management positions with numerous restaurants and dinner theatres. He also worked as an insurance agent with American General Life and Accident Insurance Company and was recognized with The President’s Trophy Council award.
Survivors include children and grandchildren, Brian Radey and his wife, Andrea and their two children, Isabel and Nicolas, Jessica Radey and her son Devin, his youngest son, Brandon Radey and Tom’s sister, Dorothy Espada and her husband Milton.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m. at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville, Fla.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of local arrangements.
He was born on March 10, 1952, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of the late Ross Thomas and Mary Radey. He attended Montgomery College in Rockville, Md., with a food management certificate and received a scholarship from National Association of Catering Executives. He spent most of his career in restaurant management and enjoyed being an apprentice culinary artist at Disney World. He was an advanced culinary Souse Chef taught under Clayton Philbrook, Instructor from the Culinary Institute at Cornel University. He held management positions with numerous restaurants and dinner theatres. He also worked as an insurance agent with American General Life and Accident Insurance Company and was recognized with The President’s Trophy Council award.
Survivors include children and grandchildren, Brian Radey and his wife, Andrea and their two children, Isabel and Nicolas, Jessica Radey and her son Devin, his youngest son, Brandon Radey and Tom’s sister, Dorothy Espada and her husband Milton.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m. at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville, Fla.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of local arrangements.
James Wilburn
James Herschel Wilburn, 74, of Winder, died Friday, May 30, 2008.
He was born on February 13, 1934, the son of the late Herschel and Elizabeth Wilburn. He was a devoted member of Enterprise Lodge 467 Lawrenceville and Long Star Lodge #2M R.A.M. Lawrenceville. Mr. Wilburn was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Wilburn; and a sister, Offie Moon.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 49 years, Doris Wilburn; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Thurmond, Statham, Sherry and Tyrus Jackson, Auburn; sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Ray Wilburn, James Randall Wilburn, Royce Wilburn, all of Winder, Gerrell and Sheila Wilburn, Arcade; brother and sister-in-law, William and Brenda Wilburn, Winder; sisters, Nealie R. Moon, Billie Nunley, Charlie B. Cobb, Winder, Ella N. Hutchinson, Dacula, and Montine Wilburn, Atlanta; sisters-in-law, Mae Hale, Grace Davenport, Katherine Simmons, and Judy Mayweather; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 4, at 1 p.m., at New Hope AME Church, Hoschton, with the Revs. Latham Mills and Alexander Wright officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his nephews and grandson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Smooth Ashlar Grand Lodge Athens, NE Georgia District #13.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on February 13, 1934, the son of the late Herschel and Elizabeth Wilburn. He was a devoted member of Enterprise Lodge 467 Lawrenceville and Long Star Lodge #2M R.A.M. Lawrenceville. Mr. Wilburn was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Wilburn; and a sister, Offie Moon.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 49 years, Doris Wilburn; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Thurmond, Statham, Sherry and Tyrus Jackson, Auburn; sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Ray Wilburn, James Randall Wilburn, Royce Wilburn, all of Winder, Gerrell and Sheila Wilburn, Arcade; brother and sister-in-law, William and Brenda Wilburn, Winder; sisters, Nealie R. Moon, Billie Nunley, Charlie B. Cobb, Winder, Ella N. Hutchinson, Dacula, and Montine Wilburn, Atlanta; sisters-in-law, Mae Hale, Grace Davenport, Katherine Simmons, and Judy Mayweather; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 4, at 1 p.m., at New Hope AME Church, Hoschton, with the Revs. Latham Mills and Alexander Wright officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his nephews and grandson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Smooth Ashlar Grand Lodge Athens, NE Georgia District #13.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Fri, 21.11.2008 11:15
This was a nice and sweet aunt she will be missed by all.
Fri, 21.11.2008 00:52
Gene - I am sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. You two were such a great example of wh [...]
Wed, 19.11.2008 10:54
Every Good Tree Joy, sing together of many generations Any man or woman that believeth No [...]
Tue, 18.11.2008 14:55
Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Rucker and Family. I just found out today (18th). I'll be in touch.