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.
Barrow County - Topics from November, 2008
‘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.
John Scott
John A. Scott, 89, of Winder, died Sunday, November 23, 2008.
A native of Jamaica, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ethel Henry Scott. He was a retired cabinet maker.
Survivors include his wife, Ivy Scott, Winder; children, Andrea Scott, Long Island, N.Y., Randolph Scott, Bushkill, Pa., John P. Scott, Winder, Alfred Scott, Bronx, N.J., Janice Wallace, Buford, Richard Scott, North Carolina, and Martin Scott, Virginia; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 28, at 6 p.m., at the Barrow Worship Center with the Rev. Charles Reece officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jamaica, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ethel Henry Scott. He was a retired cabinet maker.
Survivors include his wife, Ivy Scott, Winder; children, Andrea Scott, Long Island, N.Y., Randolph Scott, Bushkill, Pa., John P. Scott, Winder, Alfred Scott, Bronx, N.J., Janice Wallace, Buford, Richard Scott, North Carolina, and Martin Scott, Virginia; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 28, at 6 p.m., at the Barrow Worship Center with the Rev. Charles Reece officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Jackie Johnson
Jackie Johnson, 56, of Winder, died Saturday, November 22, 2008.
Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Loyd and Pauline Pursley Culver. She had resided in Barrow County for most of her life and was a nursing assistant at Winder Health Care and Rehab. She was a member of the Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her husband, Larrell Johnson; a son, Dwayne Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Larry Pourron, Amanda and Stan Martin, all of Winder; six grandchildren; brother, Dave Culver, Winder; sisters, Margaret Sweat, Winder, Rose Culver and Mary Culber, both of Arcade, Hazel Puckett, Auburn, and Grace Durham, South Carolina.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Gaddis officiating. Burial will be in Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, November 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Loyd and Pauline Pursley Culver. She had resided in Barrow County for most of her life and was a nursing assistant at Winder Health Care and Rehab. She was a member of the Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her husband, Larrell Johnson; a son, Dwayne Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Larry Pourron, Amanda and Stan Martin, all of Winder; six grandchildren; brother, Dave Culver, Winder; sisters, Margaret Sweat, Winder, Rose Culver and Mary Culber, both of Arcade, Hazel Puckett, Auburn, and Grace Durham, South Carolina.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Gaddis officiating. Burial will be in Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, November 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Belle Tomlin
Belle Tomlin, 99, of Winder, died Friday, November 21, 2008.
Born in Butts County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Ardelia Nelms Strickland. She was Baptist and a homemaker. Mrs. Tomlin was preceded in death by her husband, William Tomlin; a son, Alton Kitchens; and a daughter, Sybil K. Wright.
Survivors include five grandchildren, Tommy Wright, Kathleen Parten, Gail Persell, Gary Kitchens and Teresa Fountain; five great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Hudson, Jersey.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Palmer Pace officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Butts County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Ardelia Nelms Strickland. She was Baptist and a homemaker. Mrs. Tomlin was preceded in death by her husband, William Tomlin; a son, Alton Kitchens; and a daughter, Sybil K. Wright.
Survivors include five grandchildren, Tommy Wright, Kathleen Parten, Gail Persell, Gary Kitchens and Teresa Fountain; five great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Hudson, Jersey.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Palmer Pace officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Fannie Wilson
Fannie Greenway Wilson, 93, of Winder, died Monday, November 24, 2008.
Born in Jasper County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Genie L. Bohannon. She was retired from Winder Hospital after 31 years and was preceded in death by John Greenway and Forrest Wilson.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Nina and Carl Maxey, Watkinsville, Jane and Robert Krebs, Statham; step-daughters, Sylvia Henry and Lynn Greenway, Gainesville; step-sons, Carl H Greenway, Fayetteville, Ronnie and Kevin Wilson, Gainesville, and Eddie Wilson, Florida; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jasper County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Genie L. Bohannon. She was retired from Winder Hospital after 31 years and was preceded in death by John Greenway and Forrest Wilson.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Nina and Carl Maxey, Watkinsville, Jane and Robert Krebs, Statham; step-daughters, Sylvia Henry and Lynn Greenway, Gainesville; step-sons, Carl H Greenway, Fayetteville, Ronnie and Kevin Wilson, Gainesville, and Eddie Wilson, Florida; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
James Everett
James Otis Everett, 81, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, November 23, 2008.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Greene and Della Miller Everett. He was a veteran, having served during World War II. Mr. Everett was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Larson.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Everett, Stone Mountain; sons, Mike Everett and Chuck Everett, both of Bethlehem; daughters, Angela Lovins, Stone Mountain, Lisa Everett, St. Mary’s, and Gina Everett, Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Myrtle Dunahoo and Katie Banks, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Butch Dunahoo officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late Greene and Della Miller Everett. He was a veteran, having served during World War II. Mr. Everett was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Larson.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Everett, Stone Mountain; sons, Mike Everett and Chuck Everett, both of Bethlehem; daughters, Angela Lovins, Stone Mountain, Lisa Everett, St. Mary’s, and Gina Everett, Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Myrtle Dunahoo and Katie Banks, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Butch Dunahoo officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Bernice Mooney
Bernice Martin Mooney, 78, of Lilburn, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at Embracing Hospice in Snellville, following an extended illness.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Henry V. and Roxie Jones Martin.
Mrs. Mooney was the step-grandmother of Melissa Williams of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Ruell Martin officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Henry V. and Roxie Jones Martin.
Mrs. Mooney was the step-grandmother of Melissa Williams of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Ruell Martin officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
John Wilkins Jr.
John Wesley Wilkins, Jr., 83, of Cumming, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Northside Hospital Forsyth.
A native of Monroe, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Ovella Wilkins.
Mr. Wilkins was the father of James “Jimmy” W. (Cindy) Wilkins of Braselton.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday, November 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or 800.ACS.2345.
McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Monroe, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Ovella Wilkins.
Mr. Wilkins was the father of James “Jimmy” W. (Cindy) Wilkins of Braselton.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday, November 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or 800.ACS.2345.
McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements.
Minnie Phillips
Minnie Phillips, 89, of Statham, died Thursday, November 13, 2008.
She was born on March 5, 1919, in Alexander City, Ala., the daughter of the late Mannie and Bertha Harris and was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, McKinley Phillips Jr.
Survivors include sons, Paul Harris and Eugene Billups; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise Townsend and Mary Boleware; true and faithful friend, John Leonard; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 17, at Faith Baptist Church. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Alabama.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born on March 5, 1919, in Alexander City, Ala., the daughter of the late Mannie and Bertha Harris and was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, McKinley Phillips Jr.
Survivors include sons, Paul Harris and Eugene Billups; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise Townsend and Mary Boleware; true and faithful friend, John Leonard; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 17, at Faith Baptist Church. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Alabama.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
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