Hilda Winkles Phillips, 82, of Lula, died Thursday, November 27, 2008, at New Horizon’s West Nursing Home, following an extended illness.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from November 2008
Carolyn Gentry
Carolyn Marie Gentry, 66, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008.
Born in Fort Deposit, Ala., she was preceded in death by her parents, was Baptist, and a member of the Dacula First Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday School Class. She was retired as a food service worker with Winder Barrow High School.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Gentry, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Cathy Gentry, Auburn, Kenny and Kathy Gentry, Greenville, S.C., and Tracy Gentry, Winder; granddaughter, Daniele Marie Gentry, Auburn; brother and sister-in-law, Renza and Gayle Bowen, Alexander City, Ala.; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Hull, Melbourne, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30, at 2 p.m. at Dacula First Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Chandler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dacula First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 297, Dacula, Ga. 30019.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fort Deposit, Ala., she was preceded in death by her parents, was Baptist, and a member of the Dacula First Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday School Class. She was retired as a food service worker with Winder Barrow High School.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Gentry, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Cathy Gentry, Auburn, Kenny and Kathy Gentry, Greenville, S.C., and Tracy Gentry, Winder; granddaughter, Daniele Marie Gentry, Auburn; brother and sister-in-law, Renza and Gayle Bowen, Alexander City, Ala.; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Hull, Melbourne, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30, at 2 p.m. at Dacula First Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Chandler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dacula First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 297, Dacula, Ga. 30019.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Wimp’ Fowler
Ezra Winfred “Wimp” Fowler, 72, of Danielsville, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler.
Mr. Fowler was the brother of David Fowler of Auburn.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at the New Hope Worship Center with the Revs. Mike Spence, Dennis Kesler and David Carey officiating.
Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler.
Mr. Fowler was the brother of David Fowler of Auburn.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at the New Hope Worship Center with the Revs. Mike Spence, Dennis Kesler and David Carey officiating.
‘Wimp’ Fowler
Ezra Winfred “Wimp” Fowler, 72, of Danielsville, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler, where he lived most of his life. He began work at the University of Georgia Grounds Department, retiring from there in 1996 as a tree surgeon foreman. In 1987 he and his wife opened County Line Produce in which he specialized in boiled peanuts. He was an active member of the New Hope Worship Center. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by brothers, Clyde, Haskill and Albert Lee Fowler; brother-in-law, Lawrence Chastain; and sisters-in-law, Bessie Fowler, Dot Fowler and Jo Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of over 51 years, Alice Freeman Fowler; sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Robin Fowler, Colbert, Eddy Ward Fowler and Timothy Earl Fowler, both of Danielsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Hugh Dove, Eunice Chastain and Evette and Charles Cleveland, all of Danielsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lendon and Doris Fowler, Hull, Ray and Dottie Fowler, Athens, George and Faye Fowler, Ila, and David Fowler, Auburn; grandsons, Myles Christopher Fowler, Danielsville, Logan Timothy Fowler, Royston, twins Evan Winfred and Blake Allen Fowler, both of Colbert; granddaughter, Autumn Nicole Fowler, Athens; and a sister-in-law, Mary Fowler, Bowman.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at the New Hope Worship Center with the Revs. Mike Spence, Dennis Kesler and David Carey officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Myles Fowler, Floyd Phillips, James Sorrells, Earl “Dick” James, Wade Ayers, T.J. Berryman, Gene Phillips and Randy Dove. Honorary pallbearers were retired employees of whom he worked with at the University of Georgia, along with current administration at the University of Georgia of whom he worked with.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite #200C, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Bond Community of Madison County on January 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Ezra and Livy Berryman Fowler, where he lived most of his life. He began work at the University of Georgia Grounds Department, retiring from there in 1996 as a tree surgeon foreman. In 1987 he and his wife opened County Line Produce in which he specialized in boiled peanuts. He was an active member of the New Hope Worship Center. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by brothers, Clyde, Haskill and Albert Lee Fowler; brother-in-law, Lawrence Chastain; and sisters-in-law, Bessie Fowler, Dot Fowler and Jo Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of over 51 years, Alice Freeman Fowler; sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Robin Fowler, Colbert, Eddy Ward Fowler and Timothy Earl Fowler, both of Danielsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Hugh Dove, Eunice Chastain and Evette and Charles Cleveland, all of Danielsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lendon and Doris Fowler, Hull, Ray and Dottie Fowler, Athens, George and Faye Fowler, Ila, and David Fowler, Auburn; grandsons, Myles Christopher Fowler, Danielsville, Logan Timothy Fowler, Royston, twins Evan Winfred and Blake Allen Fowler, both of Colbert; granddaughter, Autumn Nicole Fowler, Athens; and a sister-in-law, Mary Fowler, Bowman.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at the New Hope Worship Center with the Revs. Mike Spence, Dennis Kesler and David Carey officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Myles Fowler, Floyd Phillips, James Sorrells, Earl “Dick” James, Wade Ayers, T.J. Berryman, Gene Phillips and Randy Dove. Honorary pallbearers were retired employees of whom he worked with at the University of Georgia, along with current administration at the University of Georgia of whom he worked with.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Ave., Suite #200C, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Leo’ Ohler
Leonard “Leo” Ohler, 53, of Danielsville, died Friday, November 21, 2008.
He was the son of Arnell C. Ohler of Cumming and the late Virgil Ohler and was a mechanic in this area for many years.
Survivors in addition his mother, include his wife, Lori J. Ohler; children, Leonard “Cole” Ohler Jr., Lacey Ohler, both of Danielsville, Nick Ohler, Athens, and Starla Stewart, Winterville; three sisters and brothers-in-law; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Arnell C. Ohler of Cumming and the late Virgil Ohler and was a mechanic in this area for many years.
Survivors in addition his mother, include his wife, Lori J. Ohler; children, Leonard “Cole” Ohler Jr., Lacey Ohler, both of Danielsville, Nick Ohler, Athens, and Starla Stewart, Winterville; three sisters and brothers-in-law; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Monday, November 24, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Tommy Hendrix
Tommy Roger Hendrix, 67, of Royston, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Jackson County on December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Tom Bell and Flora Lula Nicholson Hendrix. He was formerly the owner and operator of the Van Conversion Industry and was a member of Royston Church of God. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond and Don Hendrix.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hart Hendrix, Royston; son and daughter-in-law, Roger Dale and Robin Hendrix, Dewy Rose; daughter and son-in-law, Renae Hendrix and Greg Clark, Goldsboro, N.C.; grandchildren and spouses, Chris and Tasha Hendrix, Josh and Tracy Hendrix; Leigh Ann and Matt Bartlett, Lindsey Clark, Savannah, Zack and Thatcher Hendrix; great-grandchildren, Mia Hendrix and Owen Hendrix; and a brother, Jack Hendrix, Bowmam.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Royston Church of God with the Rev. James Gunn officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County on December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Tom Bell and Flora Lula Nicholson Hendrix. He was formerly the owner and operator of the Van Conversion Industry and was a member of Royston Church of God. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond and Don Hendrix.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hart Hendrix, Royston; son and daughter-in-law, Roger Dale and Robin Hendrix, Dewy Rose; daughter and son-in-law, Renae Hendrix and Greg Clark, Goldsboro, N.C.; grandchildren and spouses, Chris and Tasha Hendrix, Josh and Tracy Hendrix; Leigh Ann and Matt Bartlett, Lindsey Clark, Savannah, Zack and Thatcher Hendrix; great-grandchildren, Mia Hendrix and Owen Hendrix; and a brother, Jack Hendrix, Bowmam.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Royston Church of God with the Rev. James Gunn officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Sue Vaughn
Mary Sue Vaughn, 95, of Commerce, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late James Dilmus and Myra Blanche Whitworth Langston. She was a member of Hudson River Baptist Church and was retired from Commerce Sportswear.
Survivors include a number of cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at Hudson River Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Herbert officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late James Dilmus and Myra Blanche Whitworth Langston. She was a member of Hudson River Baptist Church and was retired from Commerce Sportswear.
Survivors include a number of cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 28, at Hudson River Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Herbert officiating.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Beatrice Langford
Beatrice Cruce Langford, 94, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008.
A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce and Clarence Cruce.
Survivors include a daughter, June Langford, Dahlonega; grandson and wife, Tim and Patty Pass, Braselton; great-grandchildren, Pamela Nichols, Winder, Molly Pass and Timothy Pass, both of Braselton; one great-great-grandchild, Jenna Maynor, Winder.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce and Clarence Cruce.
Survivors include a daughter, June Langford, Dahlonega; grandson and wife, Tim and Patty Pass, Braselton; great-grandchildren, Pamela Nichols, Winder, Molly Pass and Timothy Pass, both of Braselton; one great-great-grandchild, Jenna Maynor, Winder.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
SMSGT ‘Jim’ Strong
SMSGT James “Jim” Strong, 47, of Yakota Air Base, Japan, died Friday, November 14, 2008.
Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of James and Betty Hays Strong of Jefferson. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Vicenta Ferrer Strong, Japan; daughters, Jordan A. Strong and Kathleen Strong, both of Anderson, Ind., and Jessica Strong, Japan; step-son, Varrick Bacani, Japan, step-daughter, Erica Ferrer, Japan; brothers, Tom Strong, Jefferson, and Michael Strong, Cumming.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. William M. Snipes officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of James and Betty Hays Strong of Jefferson. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Vicenta Ferrer Strong, Japan; daughters, Jordan A. Strong and Kathleen Strong, both of Anderson, Ind., and Jessica Strong, Japan; step-son, Varrick Bacani, Japan, step-daughter, Erica Ferrer, Japan; brothers, Tom Strong, Jefferson, and Michael Strong, Cumming.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. William M. Snipes officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard Purdy
Leonard Lee Purdy Sr., 85, of Commerce, Banks County, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Decatur.
Born on September 15, 1923, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Roy Atlas and Lillie Shirley Purdy. He was an independent truck driver and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the European Theatre during World War II, and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Purdy was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Clara Parker Purdy; sons, Richard T. Purdy, Douglas D. Purdy and Larry W. Purdy; and a brother, Garnett Purdy.
Survivors include sons, Leonard L. Purdy Jr., Commerce, Johnny D. Purdy, Statham; sisters, Jeanette Flournoy, Helen Vinson, Imogene Trotter, all of Cornelia, Dorothy Mae Kimbrell, Mt. Airy; brother, Leroy Purdy, Beaumont, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 11:30 a.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on September 15, 1923, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Roy Atlas and Lillie Shirley Purdy. He was an independent truck driver and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the European Theatre during World War II, and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Purdy was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Clara Parker Purdy; sons, Richard T. Purdy, Douglas D. Purdy and Larry W. Purdy; and a brother, Garnett Purdy.
Survivors include sons, Leonard L. Purdy Jr., Commerce, Johnny D. Purdy, Statham; sisters, Jeanette Flournoy, Helen Vinson, Imogene Trotter, all of Cornelia, Dorothy Mae Kimbrell, Mt. Airy; brother, Leroy Purdy, Beaumont, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, at 11:30 a.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
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