Mary Lou Fields Dillard, 95, of the Sanford Community, died Monday, September 29, 2008.
Born in Union County, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew and Nellie Gillespie Fields. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dillard was preceded in death by her husband, William Otis Dillard; and twins, Harry and Larry Dillard.
Survivors include children, Kenneth Fielding (Geneva Marshall) Dillard, Gloria Andrea (Glenn) Epps, and Sarah Paulette (Eddie) Cooper; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 2, at 11 a.m., at the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Billy Pittman and Bill Coady officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from September 2008
Lindsay Robertson
Lindsay Boomershine Robertson, 55, of Braselton, died Sunday, September 28, 2008.
Born in Landstuhl-Kaiser Sultun, Germany, she was the daughter of Walter and Winkie Boomershine of Gainesville, and lived most of her life in the Gainesville area. She was vice president and comptroller for Moss Robertson Cadillac-Mazda in Gainesville. She attended Westminister School in Atlanta, The University of Virginia and the Crawford Long Nursing School. She received her BA from Georgia State and received her JD from the Emory School of Law. She was an active member of the North Georgia Community Foundation, where she had served as chairman, was a member of the United Way Tocqueville Society, volunteered at Good News at Noon, Group Member of the National Auto Dealers Association, was active with Centerpoint and served on the finance committee at the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, where she was a member.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband of 36 years, E. Moss Robertson Jr., Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Jason Sanders, Braselton; grandson, Ralph Robertson Sanders, Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Cinda Boomershine, Atlanta; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jackie and Randy Thompson, Atlanta, Renee and Jim Jochum, West Virginia, and Pat and Dirk Mitchell, Oakwood.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 1 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville with the Rev. Dr. David McDonald officiating. The family will receive friends after the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Lindsay Robertson Memorial Fund at the North Georgia Community Foundation, 625 Oak St., Gainesville, Ga. 30501.
Mason & Ward Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Landstuhl-Kaiser Sultun, Germany, she was the daughter of Walter and Winkie Boomershine of Gainesville, and lived most of her life in the Gainesville area. She was vice president and comptroller for Moss Robertson Cadillac-Mazda in Gainesville. She attended Westminister School in Atlanta, The University of Virginia and the Crawford Long Nursing School. She received her BA from Georgia State and received her JD from the Emory School of Law. She was an active member of the North Georgia Community Foundation, where she had served as chairman, was a member of the United Way Tocqueville Society, volunteered at Good News at Noon, Group Member of the National Auto Dealers Association, was active with Centerpoint and served on the finance committee at the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, where she was a member.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband of 36 years, E. Moss Robertson Jr., Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Jason Sanders, Braselton; grandson, Ralph Robertson Sanders, Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Cinda Boomershine, Atlanta; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jackie and Randy Thompson, Atlanta, Renee and Jim Jochum, West Virginia, and Pat and Dirk Mitchell, Oakwood.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 1 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville with the Rev. Dr. David McDonald officiating. The family will receive friends after the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Lindsay Robertson Memorial Fund at the North Georgia Community Foundation, 625 Oak St., Gainesville, Ga. 30501.
Mason & Ward Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Roberta Sailors
Roberta Heard Sailors, 88, of Comer, died Friday, September 26, 2008.
Survivors include sons, Thomas and Earnest Sailors, Cecil Cooper; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at Springfield Baptist Church in Comer. Burial will be in Holly Creek Church cemetery.
Jones Lexington Funeral Chapel, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include sons, Thomas and Earnest Sailors, Cecil Cooper; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at Springfield Baptist Church in Comer. Burial will be in Holly Creek Church cemetery.
Jones Lexington Funeral Chapel, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Phillip Strickland
Phillip Daniel Strickland, 38, of Nicholson, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of Joe and Linda Strickland of Danielsville. He was employed with Silgan Closures for many years and was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed hunting. At age 19, he received a heart transplant that allowed 19 additional years with his family and friends.
Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by a sister, Melanie Strickland; brother, Kevin Strickland; and grandparents, Albert and Mary A. Wood and C.D. and Jene Strickland.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his fiancé, Karla Benoit, Nicholson; step-children, Jordan and Faith Whiddon, both of Nicholson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angela and James Boree, Comer, Mary Ann and Greg Smith, Warner Robins, Donna Strickland, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Strickland, Crawford, Mark and Eve Strickland, Arnoldsville, Jason and Tiffany Strickland, Winterville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Fowler officiating. Burial was in Athens Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research or Lifelink of Georgia.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of Joe and Linda Strickland of Danielsville. He was employed with Silgan Closures for many years and was an avid outdoorsman, who especially enjoyed hunting. At age 19, he received a heart transplant that allowed 19 additional years with his family and friends.
Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by a sister, Melanie Strickland; brother, Kevin Strickland; and grandparents, Albert and Mary A. Wood and C.D. and Jene Strickland.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his fiancé, Karla Benoit, Nicholson; step-children, Jordan and Faith Whiddon, both of Nicholson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angela and James Boree, Comer, Mary Ann and Greg Smith, Warner Robins, Donna Strickland, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Strickland, Crawford, Mark and Eve Strickland, Arnoldsville, Jason and Tiffany Strickland, Winterville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Fowler officiating. Burial was in Athens Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research or Lifelink of Georgia.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Melissa Tippett
Melissa Susan Tippett, 47, of Homer, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at Stephens County Hospital.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of William C. and Rosa Hardeman Reed of Homer and was a homemaker.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a daughter, Nicole Gardiner, Alto; sisters, Debbie Banks and Rosemary Gicker, both of Homer, Wanda Roper, Oakwood, and Tammy Brand, Cleveland; brothers, David Reed, Homer, Mark Reed, Massachusetts, and Brock Reed, Athens; one grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 2, at 2 p.m., at the home of William and Rosa Reed.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of William C. and Rosa Hardeman Reed of Homer and was a homemaker.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a daughter, Nicole Gardiner, Alto; sisters, Debbie Banks and Rosemary Gicker, both of Homer, Wanda Roper, Oakwood, and Tammy Brand, Cleveland; brothers, David Reed, Homer, Mark Reed, Massachusetts, and Brock Reed, Athens; one grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 2, at 2 p.m., at the home of William and Rosa Reed.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Tommie Rice
Tommie Lou Smith Rice, 94, of Canon, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at the Hart County Hospital in Hartwell.
She was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Etta Lou Carey Smith.
Mrs. Rice was the mother of Annie Lou Dickson of Royston; sister of Carey Williard Smith of Royston; and sister of Veba Phillips, Etta Jo Bell and Mary Jean Smith, all of Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Eldon Massey and Raymond Carr officiating. Burial will be in the Pennington Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Etta Lou Carey Smith.
Mrs. Rice was the mother of Annie Lou Dickson of Royston; sister of Carey Williard Smith of Royston; and sister of Veba Phillips, Etta Jo Bell and Mary Jean Smith, all of Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Eldon Massey and Raymond Carr officiating. Burial will be in the Pennington Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Julia Paul
Julia Johnson Paul, 90, of Carlton, died Saturday, September 27, 2008.
Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Julian Reviere and Eula Frances Smith Johnson. She was a member of Carlton Baptist Church. Mrs. Paul was preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Pat” Paul.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Delphine and Thomas Kay, Cleveland, Nita and Johnny Gunnells, Hull; sister, Gwen Harrison, Danielsville; grandchildren, Pam and Bobby Hill, Jan Kay and Kelly Smith, Julie and Adam Ledford and J.J. Gunnells; great-grandchildren, Rob and Jennifer Hill and Brad and Michelle Hill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 11 a.m., at Carlton Baptist Church with the Revs. David Burt and Dwight Duhon officiating. Pallbearers will be Bobby Hill, Don Glenn, Rob Hill, Brad Hill, J.J. Gunnells, Adam Ledford and David Harrison. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carlton Baptist Church or Millstone Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Julian Reviere and Eula Frances Smith Johnson. She was a member of Carlton Baptist Church. Mrs. Paul was preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Pat” Paul.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Delphine and Thomas Kay, Cleveland, Nita and Johnny Gunnells, Hull; sister, Gwen Harrison, Danielsville; grandchildren, Pam and Bobby Hill, Jan Kay and Kelly Smith, Julie and Adam Ledford and J.J. Gunnells; great-grandchildren, Rob and Jennifer Hill and Brad and Michelle Hill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 11 a.m., at Carlton Baptist Church with the Revs. David Burt and Dwight Duhon officiating. Pallbearers will be Bobby Hill, Don Glenn, Rob Hill, Brad Hill, J.J. Gunnells, Adam Ledford and David Harrison. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carlton Baptist Church or Millstone Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Clater Gill
Clater Wilford Gill, 82, of Royston, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
He was born in Kokomo, Ind., on September 19, 1926, and was Baptist. He was a retired veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and was also a member of the American Legion in Lexington.
Survivors include a son, Michael Cannon, Monroe; daughters, Michelle Rogers and Melanie Phillips, both of Oglethorpe County; brother, Max Gill, Indiana; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Bailey officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m
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Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Kokomo, Ind., on September 19, 1926, and was Baptist. He was a retired veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and was also a member of the American Legion in Lexington.
Survivors include a son, Michael Cannon, Monroe; daughters, Michelle Rogers and Melanie Phillips, both of Oglethorpe County; brother, Max Gill, Indiana; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Bailey officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m
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Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Suertefelipe
Lois Lee Suertefelipe, 81, of Winder, died Sunday, September 28, 2008.
Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Minnie Birt Lee and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Mrs. Suertefelipe was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar P. Suertefelipe; a son, Royce Vaughnn; daughter, Sara Birt; sisters, Nell Wilson, Claudie Maddox, and Ruby Wilson; twin sister, Oris Huggins; and brothers, Jim Lee, Joe Lee, Mack Lee and Hershel Lee.
Survivors include a son, Phillip Suertefelipe, Winder; daughters, Mary Ann Childers and Pat Vaughn, both of Winder; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Frances (Pat) Mathis; and a brother, Bud Lee.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Hank Williams officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Minnie Birt Lee and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Mrs. Suertefelipe was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar P. Suertefelipe; a son, Royce Vaughnn; daughter, Sara Birt; sisters, Nell Wilson, Claudie Maddox, and Ruby Wilson; twin sister, Oris Huggins; and brothers, Jim Lee, Joe Lee, Mack Lee and Hershel Lee.
Survivors include a son, Phillip Suertefelipe, Winder; daughters, Mary Ann Childers and Pat Vaughn, both of Winder; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Frances (Pat) Mathis; and a brother, Bud Lee.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Hank Williams officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Walter Standridge
Walter Dean Standridge, 68, of Arcade, died Sunday, September 28, 2008.
He was born in Jackson County on January 5, 1940, the son of the late Wootson and Anna Belle Payne Standridge. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and operated the Gulf Service Station on Lee St. in Jefferson many years ago. Mr. Standridge was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Smith; and brother, Harold Standridge.
Survivors include children, Lorrie Fowler, Clifton, Colo., Warren Standridge, Nicholson, Stacy Standridge and Marty Standridge, both of Center; a sister, Betty Beatty, Jefferson; brother, L.C. Standridge, Hartwell; partner, Mattie McGinty, Arcade; grandson, Colton Standridge, Jefferson; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray and Marvin Lutrell officiating. Burial will be in the Bethany United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, September 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Tony Beatty, Jeremy Standridge, Brian Standridge, Gerald Standridge, Ricky Beatty, Steve Frank, Tommy Smith and Chris Beatty.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Jackson County on January 5, 1940, the son of the late Wootson and Anna Belle Payne Standridge. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and operated the Gulf Service Station on Lee St. in Jefferson many years ago. Mr. Standridge was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Smith; and brother, Harold Standridge.
Survivors include children, Lorrie Fowler, Clifton, Colo., Warren Standridge, Nicholson, Stacy Standridge and Marty Standridge, both of Center; a sister, Betty Beatty, Jefferson; brother, L.C. Standridge, Hartwell; partner, Mattie McGinty, Arcade; grandson, Colton Standridge, Jefferson; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 30, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray and Marvin Lutrell officiating. Burial will be in the Bethany United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, September 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Tony Beatty, Jeremy Standridge, Brian Standridge, Gerald Standridge, Ricky Beatty, Steve Frank, Tommy Smith and Chris Beatty.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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