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.
Barrow County - Topics from September, 2008
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.
‘Doc’ Holliday
Marion Joe “Doc” Holliday, 87, of Statham, died Friday, September 26, 2008.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late D.A. and Berder “Birdie” Casper Holliday. He was a member of Chapel Christian Church and was retired as the owner and operator of Holliday T.V. Sales and Service. Mr. Holliday was preceded in death by his wife, Jobie Faye Edwards Holliday.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Pat Holliday, Statham, and Randy and Carolyn Holliday, Watkinsville; grandchildren, B.J. Holliday, Russell Holliday, Chris Holliday and Greg Ashley; great-grandchildren, Katie Holliday, Jonathon Holliday, Connor Holliday and Ryan Holliday; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend later in life, Virginia Moulder.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 29, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. B.J. Holliday and Rudy Camp officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605, or The Gideons, P.O. Box 449, Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late D.A. and Berder “Birdie” Casper Holliday. He was a member of Chapel Christian Church and was retired as the owner and operator of Holliday T.V. Sales and Service. Mr. Holliday was preceded in death by his wife, Jobie Faye Edwards Holliday.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Pat Holliday, Statham, and Randy and Carolyn Holliday, Watkinsville; grandchildren, B.J. Holliday, Russell Holliday, Chris Holliday and Greg Ashley; great-grandchildren, Katie Holliday, Jonathon Holliday, Connor Holliday and Ryan Holliday; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend later in life, Virginia Moulder.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 29, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. B.J. Holliday and Rudy Camp officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605, or The Gideons, P.O. Box 449, Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Peter Murano
Peter Murano, 88, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
He is survived locally by a son, Eric Murano, Lawrenceville.
The body has been cremated and no services have been planned at this time.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived locally by a son, Eric Murano, Lawrenceville.
The body has been cremated and no services have been planned at this time.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Clara McEver
Clara Mae McEver, 88, of Pendergrass, died Saturday, September 13, 2008, at a private nursing home, following an extended illness.
She was born on July 17, 1920, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Claude and Ruth Williams McEver, and was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Carmel and Cecil Blackstock, Talmo; aunt, Grace Williams, Clayton; and a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 15, at Ward’s Chapel with the Rev. David Ash officiating. Burial was in Walnut Fork Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Fork Baptist Church, Eagle Ranch, or to one’s favorite charity.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born on July 17, 1920, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Claude and Ruth Williams McEver, and was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Carmel and Cecil Blackstock, Talmo; aunt, Grace Williams, Clayton; and a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 15, at Ward’s Chapel with the Rev. David Ash officiating. Burial was in Walnut Fork Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Fork Baptist Church, Eagle Ranch, or to one’s favorite charity.
Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Russell Hopper
Russell L. Hopper, 66, of Pendergrass, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Originally from Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late James Mylo and Norma S. Hopper and was a small business owner in Pendergrass. Mr. Hopper was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Hopper.
Survivors include his very much loved wife, Nancy Adams Hopper, Pendergrass; daughter, Donna Patterson, Loganville; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Thomas and J.T. and Ellen Adams, all of Atlanta; grandchildren, Donald, Taylor, Christopher, John Henry and Waverly Grace; and one great-grandchild due in February; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Freddie Hopper, North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Jim Jamison, South Carolina; and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 11 a.m., at Memorial Park Funeral Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the graveside service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Originally from Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late James Mylo and Norma S. Hopper and was a small business owner in Pendergrass. Mr. Hopper was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Hopper.
Survivors include his very much loved wife, Nancy Adams Hopper, Pendergrass; daughter, Donna Patterson, Loganville; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Thomas and J.T. and Ellen Adams, all of Atlanta; grandchildren, Donald, Taylor, Christopher, John Henry and Waverly Grace; and one great-grandchild due in February; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Freddie Hopper, North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Jim Jamison, South Carolina; and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 25, at 11 a.m., at Memorial Park Funeral Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the graveside service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Scott’ Nelson
Brian “Scott” Nelson, 43, of Winder, died Saturday, September 20, 2008.
Born in Logan, W.Va., he was the son of Mary Ann Gardner and step-father, Charles Gardner of Napoleon, Ohio, and the late Thomas Ronald Nelson.
He had worked for the City of Winder and had worked construction in the past. He was a member of New Hope Assembly of God in Switzer, W.Va.
Survivors in addition to his mother and step-father, include his wife, Marie Nelson, Winder; a son, Daniel Lee Nelson, Auburn; brothers, Ronnie Nelson Jr., Rossmore, W.Va., and Mike Nelson, Malinta, Ohio; sister, Angie Rice, Napoleon, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 26, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Bloss Family Cemetery in W.Va.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Logan, W.Va., he was the son of Mary Ann Gardner and step-father, Charles Gardner of Napoleon, Ohio, and the late Thomas Ronald Nelson.
He had worked for the City of Winder and had worked construction in the past. He was a member of New Hope Assembly of God in Switzer, W.Va.
Survivors in addition to his mother and step-father, include his wife, Marie Nelson, Winder; a son, Daniel Lee Nelson, Auburn; brothers, Ronnie Nelson Jr., Rossmore, W.Va., and Mike Nelson, Malinta, Ohio; sister, Angie Rice, Napoleon, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 26, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Bloss Family Cemetery in W.Va.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Chris Childers
Chris Childers, 44, of Winder, died Saturday, September 20, 2008.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of J.C. and Carolyn E. Childers of Winder. He was a 1982 Oconee High School graduate, a member of Briarwood Baptist Church, employed by M & P Grading, and was active in GA Jaycees and their Rebel Corp.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother and sister-in-law, Mark & Melissa Childers, Winder; and sister, Lori Childers, Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 23, at 4 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Danny Shoemake officiating. Burial was in Hebron Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, September 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (Oconee Co.), 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of J.C. and Carolyn E. Childers of Winder. He was a 1982 Oconee High School graduate, a member of Briarwood Baptist Church, employed by M & P Grading, and was active in GA Jaycees and their Rebel Corp.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother and sister-in-law, Mark & Melissa Childers, Winder; and sister, Lori Childers, Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 23, at 4 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Danny Shoemake officiating. Burial was in Hebron Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, September 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (Oconee Co.), 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Imogene Kilpatrick
Imogene S. Kilpatrick, 73, of Winder, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
Born in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Evelyn Brown Smith. She was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, Jug Taverns Quilting Club, W.Y. Smith Sunday School Class, Weslyan Circle Group, and Retired Teachers Association. She taught elementary school for the City of Atlanta, Davidson County, Tenn., and Barrow School Systems. Mrs. Kilpatrick enjoyed gardening, flowers, and quilting, loved ones added.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Kilpatrick, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley and Harriet Jett Kilpatrick, Barry Kilpatrick, all of Winder, Eric and Lisa Kilpatrick, Charleston, S.C.; grandchildren, Dean Kilpatrick, Leah Hannaford, Adam Kilpatrick, Brandon Kilpatrick, Brian Kilpatrick, Jett Bowen and Jory Bowen; and a sister, Winfrey Richardson, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Larry Rary and Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in the Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, September 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Evelyn Brown Smith. She was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, Jug Taverns Quilting Club, W.Y. Smith Sunday School Class, Weslyan Circle Group, and Retired Teachers Association. She taught elementary school for the City of Atlanta, Davidson County, Tenn., and Barrow School Systems. Mrs. Kilpatrick enjoyed gardening, flowers, and quilting, loved ones added.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Kilpatrick, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Wesley and Harriet Jett Kilpatrick, Barry Kilpatrick, all of Winder, Eric and Lisa Kilpatrick, Charleston, S.C.; grandchildren, Dean Kilpatrick, Leah Hannaford, Adam Kilpatrick, Brandon Kilpatrick, Brian Kilpatrick, Jett Bowen and Jory Bowen; and a sister, Winfrey Richardson, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Larry Rary and Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in the Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, September 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Patsy Allen
Patsy Allen, 75, of Winder, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph C. and Martha Ruth Foster Pharr. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, was retired from R&R Manufacturing, and then a secretary for Allen Concrete Products. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Allen; and a brother, Kenneth Pharr.
Survivors include a daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Elaine Allen, Marcia and Tim Reynolds, all of Winder; grandchildren, Joe and Krista Reynolds, Andrew Jackson, Michael and Miranda Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Bryson Reynolds, Hailey, Shuler and Kaylah Reynolds, and Brody Jackson; sister-in-law, Beverly Pharr, Winder; nieces and nephews, Lynn and Leslie Harbin and Mike and Tammy Pharr.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20, at 2 p.m., at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Rudy Camp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph C. and Martha Ruth Foster Pharr. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, was retired from R&R Manufacturing, and then a secretary for Allen Concrete Products. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Allen; and a brother, Kenneth Pharr.
Survivors include a daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Elaine Allen, Marcia and Tim Reynolds, all of Winder; grandchildren, Joe and Krista Reynolds, Andrew Jackson, Michael and Miranda Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Bryson Reynolds, Hailey, Shuler and Kaylah Reynolds, and Brody Jackson; sister-in-law, Beverly Pharr, Winder; nieces and nephews, Lynn and Leslie Harbin and Mike and Tammy Pharr.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20, at 2 p.m., at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Rudy Camp officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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