Frank G. Duncan, 75, of Gainesville, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Lanier Park Hospital in Gainesville, following a long brave battle with multiple illnesses.
He was born in Dawson County, the son of the late Ernest and Emma Gravitt Duncan. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver with Fieldale Farms. Mr. Duncan was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and father-in-law, loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Patricia Duncan Brogdon; brothers, Ben Duncan, Charlie Duncan; and a sister, Ellen Elliott.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Ernestine Ballew Duncan; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Frank and Teresa Duncan, Flowery Branch; daughter and son-in-law, Sonya Maria Duncan and Alan Jones, Gainesville; son-in-law, Johnny Brogdon, Buford; grandchildren, Ginger Brogdon and Wayne Johnson, Buford, Jennifer Brogdon and Jeremy Howell, Cumming, Janna Brooke Jones and Kayla Paige Jones, both of Gainesville; sisters and brother-in-law, Lois Moss, Leah and Jack Holland and Nell Duncan Childers.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Bobby Brown and James McNeal officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Maude Beatty
Maude Elizabeth Beatty, 92, of Gainesville, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness.
She was a native of Hall County, born on October 24, 1915, the daughter of the late James R. and Inda Eliott Smith. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church for most of her life, and was retired from Dr. Samuel Poole’s office in the Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic after 10 years of service. She also worked 30 years as a nurse’s aide at the Downey Hospital, Hall County Hospital, and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Beatty was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Homer R. Beatty; a son, Jewell Dean Beatty; five brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jack Smith and Liz Beatty, Pendergrass, James Morgan “Jimmy” and Mary Joe Beatty, Cleveland; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and loving friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 15, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Davenport Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Merck and William Gee officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, July 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Little Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was a native of Hall County, born on October 24, 1915, the daughter of the late James R. and Inda Eliott Smith. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church for most of her life, and was retired from Dr. Samuel Poole’s office in the Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic after 10 years of service. She also worked 30 years as a nurse’s aide at the Downey Hospital, Hall County Hospital, and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Beatty was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Homer R. Beatty; a son, Jewell Dean Beatty; five brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jack Smith and Liz Beatty, Pendergrass, James Morgan “Jimmy” and Mary Joe Beatty, Cleveland; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and loving friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 15, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Davenport Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Merck and William Gee officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, July 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Little Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
David Wheeler
David Charles Wheeler, Jr., 73, of Gainesville, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was born in Habersham County, the son of the late David Charles Wheeler Sr. and Cora Lee Waldrep Wheeler. He was retired from SCM Printing Company and was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Ann Wheeler, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Mark Smith, Gainesville, Vickie and Stephen Mitchell, Grayson; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kristi Wheeler, Homer; grandchildren, Heather and Tiffany Smith, Michael Wheeler Jr., Kasey Wheeler, Brittney Mitchell, Amber Mitchell and Colby Mitchell; sisters, Andrea Catlett, Blondine Tomlin, Rosa Lee Whitworth, all of Demorest; Nellaree Ellison, Clarkesville, Dot Hill, Ocean City, Md., and Linda Sanders, Mt. Airy; brothers, Douglas J. Wheeler, Willie D. Wheeler, Paul Wheeler, all of Demorest, Randy Wheeler, St. Louis Park, Minn.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Entombment will follow in the Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Habersham County, the son of the late David Charles Wheeler Sr. and Cora Lee Waldrep Wheeler. He was retired from SCM Printing Company and was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Ann Wheeler, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Mark Smith, Gainesville, Vickie and Stephen Mitchell, Grayson; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kristi Wheeler, Homer; grandchildren, Heather and Tiffany Smith, Michael Wheeler Jr., Kasey Wheeler, Brittney Mitchell, Amber Mitchell and Colby Mitchell; sisters, Andrea Catlett, Blondine Tomlin, Rosa Lee Whitworth, all of Demorest; Nellaree Ellison, Clarkesville, Dot Hill, Ocean City, Md., and Linda Sanders, Mt. Airy; brothers, Douglas J. Wheeler, Willie D. Wheeler, Paul Wheeler, all of Demorest, Randy Wheeler, St. Louis Park, Minn.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Entombment will follow in the Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Nyoka Garmon
Nyoka V. Garmon, 47, of Statham, died Friday, July 11, 2008.
She was born in Barrow County, the daughter of Douglas J. Tate of Statham and the late Mary Alice Thurmond Tate. She was a bank teller and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Garmon held a great love for animals and flowers, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to her father, include her husband, Gregory Garmon, Auburn.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Healan officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Statham. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Barrow County, the daughter of Douglas J. Tate of Statham and the late Mary Alice Thurmond Tate. She was a bank teller and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Garmon held a great love for animals and flowers, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to her father, include her husband, Gregory Garmon, Auburn.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Healan officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Statham. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Weldon Ross
Weldon Ross, 83, of Athens, died Thursday, July 3, 2008.
A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Fannie Prather and Charlie Ross. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Ross.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Farr Ross, Athens; daughters, Connie Seagraves, Statham, and Patsy Allen, Athens; sisters, Rachael Ragland, Comer, and Hazel Hardy, Albany; six grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5, in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Butler officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Fannie Prather and Charlie Ross. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Ross.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Farr Ross, Athens; daughters, Connie Seagraves, Statham, and Patsy Allen, Athens; sisters, Rachael Ragland, Comer, and Hazel Hardy, Albany; six grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5, in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Butler officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Steve’ Brown
George Stephen “Steve” Brown, 63, of Jefferson, formerly of Gainesville, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at Toomsboro Healthcare.
He was born in Fulton County, the son of the late George William and Katherine Margene Stephens Brown. He had lived most of his life in Hall County and was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church. He worked in the parts department for Chapman Pontiac for 20 years and was an employee of Home Depot in North Fulton.
Survivors include a sister, Shirley Brown, Jefferson; uncle, Ralph Brown, California; aunt, Velma Black, Cleveland; and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, in the chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Brannon and Paul Morris officiating. Burial was in Sugar Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Fulton County, the son of the late George William and Katherine Margene Stephens Brown. He had lived most of his life in Hall County and was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church. He worked in the parts department for Chapman Pontiac for 20 years and was an employee of Home Depot in North Fulton.
Survivors include a sister, Shirley Brown, Jefferson; uncle, Ralph Brown, California; aunt, Velma Black, Cleveland; and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, in the chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Brannon and Paul Morris officiating. Burial was in Sugar Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Clayton Holbrook
Clayton D. Holbrook, 84, of Dawsonville, died Thursday, July 3, 2008, following a brief illness.
Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Fred and Ida Holbrook. He lived most of his life in Dawson County and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He worked in residential construction, did poultry and cattle farming, and had a great love for fishing. Mr. Holbrook was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Mazelle Pugh Holbrook; daughter, Martha Sue Holbrook; brothers, Hoyt Holbrook, Fred Holbrook Jr. and Marcus Holbrook.
Survivors include children, Charlotte and Bill Moore, Alpharetta, Jimmy and Sheila Holbrook and Elaine and Charlie Carter, all of Dawsonville; sister, Gwen Koehler, Kings Mountain, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Holbrook, Ft. Mill, S.C., Lois Holbrook, Hoschton, Inez Pugh and Lola Pugh, both of Dawsonville; brothers-in-law, James Pugh, George Pugh, Darrell Stewart, all of Dawsonville; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, in the chapel of Bearden Funeral Home with the Revs. Ruel Martin, Stephen Davis and Jerry Frazier officiating. Burial was in Sawnee View Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Baptist Church.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Fred and Ida Holbrook. He lived most of his life in Dawson County and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He worked in residential construction, did poultry and cattle farming, and had a great love for fishing. Mr. Holbrook was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Mazelle Pugh Holbrook; daughter, Martha Sue Holbrook; brothers, Hoyt Holbrook, Fred Holbrook Jr. and Marcus Holbrook.
Survivors include children, Charlotte and Bill Moore, Alpharetta, Jimmy and Sheila Holbrook and Elaine and Charlie Carter, all of Dawsonville; sister, Gwen Koehler, Kings Mountain, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Holbrook, Ft. Mill, S.C., Lois Holbrook, Hoschton, Inez Pugh and Lola Pugh, both of Dawsonville; brothers-in-law, James Pugh, George Pugh, Darrell Stewart, all of Dawsonville; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, in the chapel of Bearden Funeral Home with the Revs. Ruel Martin, Stephen Davis and Jerry Frazier officiating. Burial was in Sawnee View Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Baptist Church.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Vicky’ McDaniel
Victoria “Vicky” McDaniel, 58, of Auburn, died Monday, July 7, 2008.
Born in Green County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lillian Young McElhannon. She was a homemaker and attended the Nazareth United Methodist Church.
Survivors include sons, David McDaniel, Jay and Kevin McDaniel, all of Winder; a daughter, Charlotte White, Monticello; grandchildren, Asa and Joseph McDaniel, Allie, Adam and Alex White; brothers, Buddy and Terry McElhannon, Winder; sisters, Sarah Ann Hall, Union Point, Connie Barber and Jane Cason, both of Eatonton, Kathy McElhannon, Winder; and a special friend, Jimmie Marr.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Green County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lillian Young McElhannon. She was a homemaker and attended the Nazareth United Methodist Church.
Survivors include sons, David McDaniel, Jay and Kevin McDaniel, all of Winder; a daughter, Charlotte White, Monticello; grandchildren, Asa and Joseph McDaniel, Allie, Adam and Alex White; brothers, Buddy and Terry McElhannon, Winder; sisters, Sarah Ann Hall, Union Point, Connie Barber and Jane Cason, both of Eatonton, Kathy McElhannon, Winder; and a special friend, Jimmie Marr.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Walter Pruitt
Walter Fred Pruitt, 74, of Winder, died Monday, June 30, 2008.
Born in Greenville County, S.C., he was the son of the late Elmer and Inez Dawson Pruitt. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office, was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Korea. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by a daughter, Fredda Ann Pruitt; brother, Robert Lewis Pruitt; and a sister, Mary Ann Patterson.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Stevenson Pruitt, Winder; a son, William Pruitt, Winder; daughter, Marie Victoria Pruitt Palmer, Daytona Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Bradley Dean Pruitt, William Matthew Palmer and William Walter Pruitt Jr.; brother, Benjamin Dean Thomas, Anderson, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Tolbert Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Greenville County, S.C., he was the son of the late Elmer and Inez Dawson Pruitt. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office, was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Korea. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by a daughter, Fredda Ann Pruitt; brother, Robert Lewis Pruitt; and a sister, Mary Ann Patterson.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Stevenson Pruitt, Winder; a son, William Pruitt, Winder; daughter, Marie Victoria Pruitt Palmer, Daytona Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Bradley Dean Pruitt, William Matthew Palmer and William Walter Pruitt Jr.; brother, Benjamin Dean Thomas, Anderson, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Tolbert Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Payne
Robert Bobby Payne, 74, of Winder, died Friday, July 4, 2008.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Clyde O. and Mary Standridge Payne. He was the owner of Payne Construction Company and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Morris Payne; and brother, Monroe Payne.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Stephens Payne, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Lisa Payne, Winder; grandchildren, Kelley Deaton and Jill and Josh Payne; great-grandchildren, Anna Deaton and Haydan and Jack Payne; and a sister, Joyce Bellamy, Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Shuford Jones and Huey Brock officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Clyde O. and Mary Standridge Payne. He was the owner of Payne Construction Company and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Morris Payne; and brother, Monroe Payne.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Stephens Payne, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Lisa Payne, Winder; grandchildren, Kelley Deaton and Jill and Josh Payne; great-grandchildren, Anna Deaton and Haydan and Jack Payne; and a sister, Joyce Bellamy, Baldwin.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Shuford Jones and Huey Brock officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was 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.