WINDER - Alton Hughes Carlyle, 84, died Friday, February 26, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Elizabeth Ivey Carlyle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jo Teal Carlyle. Mr. Carlyle served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. He retired from General Motors after 32 years.
Survivors include sons Dan Carlyle, Prescott, Arizona, David Carlyle, Auburn, and Tony Carlyle, Carnesville; daughter, Susan Venable, Carnesville; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sadie Teal, Auburn, Lilly Mae Gorman, Statham, and Rachel Dunagan, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Leon Pass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 28, from 4 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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‘Ronnie’ Daws
CARNESVILLE – Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Daws, 62, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
Born in Fulton County, he lived most of his life in metro Atlanta. He was self-employed as an auto electrical specialist and was a member of Gwinnett Vineyard Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Daws, Carnesville; children and spouses, Steven Daws, Fort Bragg, N.C., David and Christy Daws, Walnut Grove, Amberly and Nathan Mack, Carnesville, Andrea Steen, Columbus, Adrianne and Jody Mackey, Snellville, Ashli Bell, Hoschton, Adam and Elizabeth Roberts, Duluth; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Neal Daws Jr., Ralph and Sue Williams, Bethlehem; twin sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Tom Preston, Auburn; sister-in-law, Margaret Williams, Cumming; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m., at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel in Buford with Pastor Scott Westbrook officiating. Burial will be in Social Circle City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 28, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fulton County, he lived most of his life in metro Atlanta. He was self-employed as an auto electrical specialist and was a member of Gwinnett Vineyard Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Daws, Carnesville; children and spouses, Steven Daws, Fort Bragg, N.C., David and Christy Daws, Walnut Grove, Amberly and Nathan Mack, Carnesville, Andrea Steen, Columbus, Adrianne and Jody Mackey, Snellville, Ashli Bell, Hoschton, Adam and Elizabeth Roberts, Duluth; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Neal Daws Jr., Ralph and Sue Williams, Bethlehem; twin sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Tom Preston, Auburn; sister-in-law, Margaret Williams, Cumming; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m., at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel in Buford with Pastor Scott Westbrook officiating. Burial will be in Social Circle City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 28, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Justin Kerch
WINDER - Justin James Davis Kerch, 22, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
He was a graduate of Dacula High School and was voted for the best laugh in his Senior Class. He graduated from the Roosevelt Institute for Vocational Rehabilitation in Warm Springs. He played tennis with the Special Olympics and was a car enthusiast.
He was survived by his father, Jack Kerch and wife Tam'ra; mother, Debi Davis, Winder; brother, Jonathan D. Kerch, Duluth; sister, Jennifer J. Kerch, Buford; stepbrother, Chris Kerns, Gainesville; grandmothers, Frances R. Kerch, Atlanta, and Joan B. Davis, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 27, 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park South Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Gravitt officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery in the Garden of The Apostle.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Justin James Davis Kerch Memorial Fund in care of 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
The family will receive friends Thursday, 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. February 26, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a graduate of Dacula High School and was voted for the best laugh in his Senior Class. He graduated from the Roosevelt Institute for Vocational Rehabilitation in Warm Springs. He played tennis with the Special Olympics and was a car enthusiast.
He was survived by his father, Jack Kerch and wife Tam'ra; mother, Debi Davis, Winder; brother, Jonathan D. Kerch, Duluth; sister, Jennifer J. Kerch, Buford; stepbrother, Chris Kerns, Gainesville; grandmothers, Frances R. Kerch, Atlanta, and Joan B. Davis, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 27, 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park South Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Gravitt officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery in the Garden of The Apostle.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Justin James Davis Kerch Memorial Fund in care of 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
The family will receive friends Thursday, 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. February 26, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Tucker Autry
WINDER – Tucker Clayton Autry, three-day-old son of Jon C. and Amber Phillips Autry of Winder, died Saturday, February 21, 2009.
He was born in Fulton County.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include grandparents, Tommy and Sue Fowler, Winder, Ronnie and Beth Autry, Danielsville, and Darrell and Pat Phillips, Winder.
Graveside services were held Sunday, February 22, at Hebron Christian Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Bank & Trust – Tucker Clayton Autry Fund.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Fulton County.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include grandparents, Tommy and Sue Fowler, Winder, Ronnie and Beth Autry, Danielsville, and Darrell and Pat Phillips, Winder.
Graveside services were held Sunday, February 22, at Hebron Christian Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Bank & Trust – Tucker Clayton Autry Fund.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Arthur Moon
WINDER – Arthur Eugene Moon, 68, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009.
A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Grover and Sue Melton Moon. He was a retired investigator with Georgia Power and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. Mr. Moon was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Eugene Moon; and brothers, Preston and Donald Moon.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Dorothy Ann Moon; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Mark Stephens, Flowery Branch; son, Bruce Moon, Blairsville; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Roy Mealor, Bishop; grandchildren, Heather Nicole (Jared) Zuercher, Michael Tyler Moon, Brian Christopher (Heather) Stephens and Paul Thomas Stephens; and a great-grandson, Clayton Christopher Stephens.
Memorial services were held Saturday, February 21, in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Varnado officiating.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Grover and Sue Melton Moon. He was a retired investigator with Georgia Power and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder. Mr. Moon was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Eugene Moon; and brothers, Preston and Donald Moon.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Dorothy Ann Moon; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Mark Stephens, Flowery Branch; son, Bruce Moon, Blairsville; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Roy Mealor, Bishop; grandchildren, Heather Nicole (Jared) Zuercher, Michael Tyler Moon, Brian Christopher (Heather) Stephens and Paul Thomas Stephens; and a great-grandson, Clayton Christopher Stephens.
Memorial services were held Saturday, February 21, in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Varnado officiating.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Hebert Hayes Sr
TALMO — Herbert Wayne Hayes Sr., 72, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Hayes was born on September 15, 1936 in Louisville, Ky., to the late Odie Hayes and Pearline Zackery Hayes. He was retired as a self-employed painter and Baptist.
Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife, Betty Hayes of Talmo; daughters, Patricia Thomas of California, Beverly Van of Kentucky, Shirley Nokes of Kentucky, Helen Hayes of Talmo and Pamela Watt of Gainesville; sons, H. Wayne Hayes Jr., of Florida and Thomas Hayes of South Carolina; father-in-law, Robert Bischoff of Kentucky; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Tom Plank will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 23, from 2–4 p.m., and 7–9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hayes was born on September 15, 1936 in Louisville, Ky., to the late Odie Hayes and Pearline Zackery Hayes. He was retired as a self-employed painter and Baptist.
Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife, Betty Hayes of Talmo; daughters, Patricia Thomas of California, Beverly Van of Kentucky, Shirley Nokes of Kentucky, Helen Hayes of Talmo and Pamela Watt of Gainesville; sons, H. Wayne Hayes Jr., of Florida and Thomas Hayes of South Carolina; father-in-law, Robert Bischoff of Kentucky; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Tom Plank will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 23, from 2–4 p.m., and 7–9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Riley Jackson
WINDER - Riley M. Jackson, 85, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at his residence.
A Kentucky native, he was the son of the late Grant and Rachel Lynch Jackson. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Jackson. Mr. Jackson had resided in Winder since 2000 and had attended Sharon Baptist Church. He was a retired furniture upholsterer.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Faye Taylor Jackson; grandchildren, Michael McGee, Cherie Jackson, Daniel Jackson, Alex Jackson and Amber Jackson; sisters, Marinda Sulfredge, Kentucky, and Gertrude Roberson, Ohio.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 21, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. Marion Prather and Byron Lee officiating. Burial was in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A Kentucky native, he was the son of the late Grant and Rachel Lynch Jackson. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Jackson. Mr. Jackson had resided in Winder since 2000 and had attended Sharon Baptist Church. He was a retired furniture upholsterer.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Faye Taylor Jackson; grandchildren, Michael McGee, Cherie Jackson, Daniel Jackson, Alex Jackson and Amber Jackson; sisters, Marinda Sulfredge, Kentucky, and Gertrude Roberson, Ohio.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 21, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. Marion Prather and Byron Lee officiating. Burial was in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Oliver
WINDER – Barbara Oliver, 69, died Thursday, February 19, 2009.
Born in St. Louis, Miss., she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Elizabeth Ramsden. She was a member of the W.Y. Smith Sunday School Class at the Winder First United Methodist Church. A graduate of Decatur High School, Oglethorpe University, and the University of Georgia, she was retired from Barrow County Schools after over 30 years of service, after which she was a volunteer at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Oliver was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Oliver.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Major Kevin and Donna Oliver, Alexandria, Va., and Major Derek Oliver, Puyallup, Wash.; brother, the Rev. Charles Ramsken, San Leandro, Calif.; and a sister, Noel Noe, Stone Mountain.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m., at the Winder First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Ramsden officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604, or W.Y. Smith Sunday School Class, the First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in St. Louis, Miss., she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Elizabeth Ramsden. She was a member of the W.Y. Smith Sunday School Class at the Winder First United Methodist Church. A graduate of Decatur High School, Oglethorpe University, and the University of Georgia, she was retired from Barrow County Schools after over 30 years of service, after which she was a volunteer at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Oliver was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Oliver.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Major Kevin and Donna Oliver, Alexandria, Va., and Major Derek Oliver, Puyallup, Wash.; brother, the Rev. Charles Ramsken, San Leandro, Calif.; and a sister, Noel Noe, Stone Mountain.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m., at the Winder First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Ramsden officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604, or W.Y. Smith Sunday School Class, the First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Beatrice Pinkston
WINDER - Beatrice E. Pinkston, 83, died Thursday, February 19, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Audrey Davis Everett. She was preceded in death by husbands, Otis Baughcum and Leon Tkalec Sr.; and children Betty Jean Baughcum, Corine Cox and Randal Tkalec. Mrs. Pinkston was a retired spinner for the cotton mill and a biscuit maker at LaFaye’s Restaurant.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Mae Baughcum, Earl and Kathy Baughcum, Ray and Melissa Baughcum, Richaro Baughcum, all of Winder, Tony and Pam Baughcum, Bethlehem, Richard Baughcum, Leon Tkalec Jr., and Joe Tkalec, all of Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Bud Kitchens, Nicholson, Bertha and Grady Lee, Braselton, Barbara and Jimmy Broome, Columbus, Marie and Steve Wilson, Winder, and Sharron and Scott Green, Monroe; 38 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Brown and Betty Haynie, both of Winder.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 21, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Revs. Ollie V. Hayes and Chris Church officiating. Burial was in Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Audrey Davis Everett. She was preceded in death by husbands, Otis Baughcum and Leon Tkalec Sr.; and children Betty Jean Baughcum, Corine Cox and Randal Tkalec. Mrs. Pinkston was a retired spinner for the cotton mill and a biscuit maker at LaFaye’s Restaurant.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Mae Baughcum, Earl and Kathy Baughcum, Ray and Melissa Baughcum, Richaro Baughcum, all of Winder, Tony and Pam Baughcum, Bethlehem, Richard Baughcum, Leon Tkalec Jr., and Joe Tkalec, all of Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Bud Kitchens, Nicholson, Bertha and Grady Lee, Braselton, Barbara and Jimmy Broome, Columbus, Marie and Steve Wilson, Winder, and Sharron and Scott Green, Monroe; 38 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Brown and Betty Haynie, both of Winder.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 21, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Revs. Ollie V. Hayes and Chris Church officiating. Burial was in Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lawrenceville.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Frankie Coker
WINDER – Frankie Cooker, 89, died Monday, February 16, 2009.
Born in Lakeland, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Elmer Hemrick and Sarah Frances Harden. She was raised in Lakeland, Fla., by her mother and stepfather, Sarah and Charles Harden. She was a member of the Statham First Methodist Church. Mrs. Coker was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Coker; and a sister, Rilma Lalonde.
Survivors include grandchildren, Tracy Kiley, Winder, and Tammy Morgan, Aiken, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Weston and Karri Kiley, Winder, Karley Morgan, Aiken, S.C.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 18, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with John Talley officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Lakeland, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Elmer Hemrick and Sarah Frances Harden. She was raised in Lakeland, Fla., by her mother and stepfather, Sarah and Charles Harden. She was a member of the Statham First Methodist Church. Mrs. Coker was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Coker; and a sister, Rilma Lalonde.
Survivors include grandchildren, Tracy Kiley, Winder, and Tammy Morgan, Aiken, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Weston and Karri Kiley, Winder, Karley Morgan, Aiken, S.C.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 18, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with John Talley officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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