JEFFERSON – Clarence Lamar Luke Jr., 62, died Saturday, January 17, 2009.
Born on May 28, 1946, in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Clarence Lamar Luke Sr. and Louise Gunter Luke. He was a brick mason and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Partin Luke, Jefferson; sisters, Connie Booth, Danielsville, Ann Foster, Sandy Cross, and Shirley Webb, Winder; raised in the home, Mike and Sonja Partin, Commerce; and grandchildren, Kaylee and Morgan Partin.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and Clarke Kesler officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Honored pallbearers were Mark Gunter, Toby Gunter, Todd Foster, Mike Partin, Ricky Dills and Robbie Childs.
Memorial contributions may be made to LZ Friendly, c/o Treasurer, P.O. Box 332, Danielsville, Ga. 30633.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Entries from January 2009
‘Buster’ Strickland
COMMERCE – Jack “Buster” W. Strickland, 81, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at his residence.
Survivors include daughters, Rose Marie Rozier, Blackshear, Mary Lynn Nix, Nicholson, and Jackie E. Walker Jenkins, Commerce; a son, Larry A. Strickland, Commerce; sisters, Yvonne Farley and Maxine Strickland, both of Blackshear; five grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home in Blackshear. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home and on Thursday, January 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home in Blackshear.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include daughters, Rose Marie Rozier, Blackshear, Mary Lynn Nix, Nicholson, and Jackie E. Walker Jenkins, Commerce; a son, Larry A. Strickland, Commerce; sisters, Yvonne Farley and Maxine Strickland, both of Blackshear; five grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home in Blackshear. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home and on Thursday, January 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home in Blackshear.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Nina’ Monk
CORNELIA – Nannie “Nina” Monk, 84, died Monday, January 19, 2009.
Born on June 30, 1924, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Ette Strange Osborne. She was a member of Hillside Baptist Church. Before retirement, she was employed by Ingles as a baker and was a Wal-Mart greeter. Ms. Monk was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son, Andy Monk, Demorest; sister, Bernice Westbrook, Cornelia.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Nails Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 30, 1924, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Ette Strange Osborne. She was a member of Hillside Baptist Church. Before retirement, she was employed by Ingles as a baker and was a Wal-Mart greeter. Ms. Monk was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son, Andy Monk, Demorest; sister, Bernice Westbrook, Cornelia.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 2 p.m., at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Nails Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Parten
WINDER - Mildred Parten, 92, died Friday, January 16, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Gertrude Harrison Adcock. A member of Corinth Methodist Church, she was a retired seamstress with Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Parten was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Gordon Parten.
Survivors include sons, Larry Parten, Winder, and William “Butch” Parten, Buford; daughters, Shirley Feather, Loganville, Linda Crowe and Judy Barclay, both of Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 18, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Gertrude Harrison Adcock. A member of Corinth Methodist Church, she was a retired seamstress with Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Parten was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Gordon Parten.
Survivors include sons, Larry Parten, Winder, and William “Butch” Parten, Buford; daughters, Shirley Feather, Loganville, Linda Crowe and Judy Barclay, both of Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 18, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Sara McMullan
HARTWELL – Sara Blackwell McMullan, 94, died peacefully Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at her residence.
Born on February 12, 1914, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Alice Hill Blackwell. She was a graduate of Tift College and was a retired school teacher and paraprofessional. She was a member of Hartwell First Baptist Church, Ruth Sunday School Class, and a former Wednesday night supper worker. She was a charter member of Madora Garden Club, Avid Bridge player, and enjoyed fishing, loved ones stated. Mrs. McMullan was preceded in death by her husband, John F. McMullan, who was Banks County’s 2nd County agent; a son, Lewis B. McMullan; brothers, Jessie, Maurice and Fred Blackwell; and sisters, Alice Tucker and Ruby Blackwell.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, William T. “Tom” and J.K. McMullan, Athens, James B. “Jim” and Rosaline McMullan, Hartwell; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Miriam Blackwell, Homer; sister, Frances Farmer, Atlanta; grandchildren, Dr. John P. McMullan, Dr. Laura K. McMullan; Russell L. McMullan, Kimberly L. McMullan; and a great-grandchild, T. Parker McMullan.
Memorial services were held Saturday, January 10, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Williams, the Rev. Carter Tucker, and Dr. Hugh Kirby officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hartwell First Baptist Church, 81 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Ga.
Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell Chapel, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 12, 1914, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Alice Hill Blackwell. She was a graduate of Tift College and was a retired school teacher and paraprofessional. She was a member of Hartwell First Baptist Church, Ruth Sunday School Class, and a former Wednesday night supper worker. She was a charter member of Madora Garden Club, Avid Bridge player, and enjoyed fishing, loved ones stated. Mrs. McMullan was preceded in death by her husband, John F. McMullan, who was Banks County’s 2nd County agent; a son, Lewis B. McMullan; brothers, Jessie, Maurice and Fred Blackwell; and sisters, Alice Tucker and Ruby Blackwell.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, William T. “Tom” and J.K. McMullan, Athens, James B. “Jim” and Rosaline McMullan, Hartwell; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Miriam Blackwell, Homer; sister, Frances Farmer, Atlanta; grandchildren, Dr. John P. McMullan, Dr. Laura K. McMullan; Russell L. McMullan, Kimberly L. McMullan; and a great-grandchild, T. Parker McMullan.
Memorial services were held Saturday, January 10, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Williams, the Rev. Carter Tucker, and Dr. Hugh Kirby officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hartwell First Baptist Church, 81 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Ga.
Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell Chapel, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements.
Carlton Bremer
WINDER – Carlton Henry Bremer Jr., 84, died Friday, January 16, 2009.
Born in Utica, N.Y., he was the son of the late Carlton Bremer Sr. and Helen W. Bremer. He served as president of the Atlanta Textile Club in 1961, and was a graduate of Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., with a BA in business. Mr. Bremer was preceded in death by a brother, William Bremer.
Survivors include his wife, Karen M. Bremer, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Carlton H. “Hank” Bremer III and Kathy Bremer, Atlanta; daughters and son-in-law, Beverly W. Bremer, Margaret and Jerry Woodruff, all of Atlanta; step-son, Tim Moran and wife, Kristi, Pueblo, Colo.; step-daughter, Karen Fullerton and husband, West, Suwanee; grandchildren, Grace Woodruff, Davis Woodruff and Taylor & Hunter Bremer; step-grandchildren, Kellie Pepitone, Kevin Hewitt Kaleigh Moran, Lindsay Moran, Charlie Moran, Kelsey Moran; and step-great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Reese Pepitone.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., at St. Mary & St. Martha of Bethany, Buford, with Father Timothy Watts officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Rd., Smyrna, Ga. 30080.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Utica, N.Y., he was the son of the late Carlton Bremer Sr. and Helen W. Bremer. He served as president of the Atlanta Textile Club in 1961, and was a graduate of Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., with a BA in business. Mr. Bremer was preceded in death by a brother, William Bremer.
Survivors include his wife, Karen M. Bremer, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Carlton H. “Hank” Bremer III and Kathy Bremer, Atlanta; daughters and son-in-law, Beverly W. Bremer, Margaret and Jerry Woodruff, all of Atlanta; step-son, Tim Moran and wife, Kristi, Pueblo, Colo.; step-daughter, Karen Fullerton and husband, West, Suwanee; grandchildren, Grace Woodruff, Davis Woodruff and Taylor & Hunter Bremer; step-grandchildren, Kellie Pepitone, Kevin Hewitt Kaleigh Moran, Lindsay Moran, Charlie Moran, Kelsey Moran; and step-great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Reese Pepitone.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., at St. Mary & St. Martha of Bethany, Buford, with Father Timothy Watts officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Rd., Smyrna, Ga. 30080.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Addie Jane Skelton
WINDER - Addie Jane Skelton, 77, died Sunday, January 18, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Ronald V. House and Mildred Hartley House Haymon. A member of the Nazareth United Methodist Church, she was retired from the Empire Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Skelton was preceded in death by her husband, Otis E. Skelton.
Survivors include step-son, Tim Skelton, Bethlehem; brother, William Haymon, Brunswick; sister, Diane Hardy, Monroe; care giver, Helen Casper; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 2 p.m., at the Nazareth United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Hugh Shirley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Nazareth United Methodist Church, 622 Dee Kennedy Rd,, Winder, Ga. 30680 or to your favorite organization.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Ronald V. House and Mildred Hartley House Haymon. A member of the Nazareth United Methodist Church, she was retired from the Empire Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Skelton was preceded in death by her husband, Otis E. Skelton.
Survivors include step-son, Tim Skelton, Bethlehem; brother, William Haymon, Brunswick; sister, Diane Hardy, Monroe; care giver, Helen Casper; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 2 p.m., at the Nazareth United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Hugh Shirley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Nazareth United Methodist Church, 622 Dee Kennedy Rd,, Winder, Ga. 30680 or to your favorite organization.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
James Vanderford
COMMERCE – James Louie Vanderford, 71, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Athens Regional Hospital in Athens.
Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Joseph Otis and Ethel Lee Holcomb Vanderford. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Parker Vanderford, Commerce; children, James Todd and Michelle Vanderford, Lawrenceville, Dan Steven and Diane Vanderford, Robbie and Curt Wilson, Tracy and Scott Grisham, all of Commerce; grandchildren, Ginger, Natalie, Jessica, Cassidy Kelly, Kaitlyn, Gabrielle and Dylan; sisters, Louise Wells, Lawrenceville, Shirley Faye Bennett, Snellville; sisters-in-law, Shirley Ann Vanderford, Lawrenceville, Shirley Carey and Nancy Maynard, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 11 a.m., at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Joseph Otis and Ethel Lee Holcomb Vanderford. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Parker Vanderford, Commerce; children, James Todd and Michelle Vanderford, Lawrenceville, Dan Steven and Diane Vanderford, Robbie and Curt Wilson, Tracy and Scott Grisham, all of Commerce; grandchildren, Ginger, Natalie, Jessica, Cassidy Kelly, Kaitlyn, Gabrielle and Dylan; sisters, Louise Wells, Lawrenceville, Shirley Faye Bennett, Snellville; sisters-in-law, Shirley Ann Vanderford, Lawrenceville, Shirley Carey and Nancy Maynard, both of Commerce.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 11 a.m., at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Lackey
DANIELSVILLE – Doris C. Lackey, 80, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Cabarrus County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Carter and Minnie Hall Payne. She was preceded in death by a sister, Magdalene Foutz.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Lackey, Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Deborah Lackey, Hull, Randy and Jayne Lackey, Ila; brother, Kenneth Payne, Lynchburg, Va.; grandchildren, Shanna Hoopaugh, Lee Lackey, Chanda Cowart, Kyle Lackey; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 2 p.m., at the Community Baptist Church with the Revs. Kent Barrett and Phil Parks officiating. Burial will be in the Lackey-Chandler Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Lackey will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cabarrus County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Carter and Minnie Hall Payne. She was preceded in death by a sister, Magdalene Foutz.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Lackey, Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Deborah Lackey, Hull, Randy and Jayne Lackey, Ila; brother, Kenneth Payne, Lynchburg, Va.; grandchildren, Shanna Hoopaugh, Lee Lackey, Chanda Cowart, Kyle Lackey; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 2 p.m., at the Community Baptist Church with the Revs. Kent Barrett and Phil Parks officiating. Burial will be in the Lackey-Chandler Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Lackey will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Pauline Reynolds
WINDER - Pauline Reynolds, 94, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at Winder Health Care, following an extended illness.
A native of Wilcox County, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Greene and Ora Bee Griffeth Smith. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Reynolds; daughter, Doris Elaine Williams; grandson, Jimmy Reynolds; and great-great-granddaughters, Mary Grace Chester and Eley Martin Bramlett. She was a homemaker and had attended Winder Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James and Frances Reynolds, Kenneth and Betty Reynolds, all of Winder; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Wilcox County, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Greene and Ora Bee Griffeth Smith. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Reynolds; daughter, Doris Elaine Williams; grandson, Jimmy Reynolds; and great-great-granddaughters, Mary Grace Chester and Eley Martin Bramlett. She was a homemaker and had attended Winder Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James and Frances Reynolds, Kenneth and Betty Reynolds, all of Winder; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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