WINDER - Dorothy “Virginia” Brown, 67, died Monday, March 30, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Dorsey, Sr. and Ruby Lee Wilson. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Brown; and sisters, Martha Harbin and Nancy Hardy. A member of Barrow Worship Center, she was retired from Mitsubishi.
Survivors include a son, Allen Brown, Winder; daughters, Susan B. Robinson, Dahlonega, and Shawna Reed, Winder; five grandchildren; brothers, Hugh Wilson Jr., Greensboro, Jimmy and Mark Wilson, both of Winder; sisters Janice Yaptengco, Annette Mangubat and Cathy Wilson, all of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 1, at 2 p.m., at Barrow Worship Center, with the Rev. Charles Reese and speaker Janie Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 31, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County - Topics from March, 2009
Maureen Myers
WINDER - Maureen Kalish Myers, 56, died Friday, March 27, 2009.
Born in Cook County, Ill., she was the daughter of the late George Edward Kalish and Storm B. Delucana. She had worked for Primerica Insurance Company for over twenty years.
Survivors include a son, Chad Myers, Atlanta; brothers, Chris Kalish, Sarasota, Fla., Joseph Kalish, Los Angeles, Calif., Tom Kalish, Los Osos, Calif; sisters, Michelle Kalish, San Jose, Calif., Kathi Kalish and Monica Rumachek, both of Dundee, Ill., and Dierdre Stoke-Kalish, Lacrosse, Wis.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Smith Memory Chapel, with Chaplain Mark Larocca-Pitts officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cook County, Ill., she was the daughter of the late George Edward Kalish and Storm B. Delucana. She had worked for Primerica Insurance Company for over twenty years.
Survivors include a son, Chad Myers, Atlanta; brothers, Chris Kalish, Sarasota, Fla., Joseph Kalish, Los Angeles, Calif., Tom Kalish, Los Osos, Calif; sisters, Michelle Kalish, San Jose, Calif., Kathi Kalish and Monica Rumachek, both of Dundee, Ill., and Dierdre Stoke-Kalish, Lacrosse, Wis.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Smith Memory Chapel, with Chaplain Mark Larocca-Pitts officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Jesse Taylor
WINDER - Jesse B. Taylor, 46, died Thursday, March 26, 2009.
He was the son of Charles and Yvonne Taylor. Jesse was a loving man who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda; and children Casey, Rebecca, Logan, Justin, Kristin and Cody; sister and brother-in-law, Selena and Joey Strickland; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Memorial services were held Sunday, March 29, at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel, with the Rev. Russell Davis officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for his minor children.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Charles and Yvonne Taylor. Jesse was a loving man who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda; and children Casey, Rebecca, Logan, Justin, Kristin and Cody; sister and brother-in-law, Selena and Joey Strickland; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Memorial services were held Sunday, March 29, at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel, with the Rev. Russell Davis officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for his minor children.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Winfred Phillips
HOSCHTON - Winfred G. Phillips, Sr., 86, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at his residence.
A native of Bainbridge, he was the son of the late Anvy and Lola Stokes Phillips and was a retired Statistical Programmer with The Atlanta Board of Education. He was a U. S. Army Air Corp veteran, having served in the South Pacific Theatre of World War II. A member of Bethabra Baptist Church, he had resided in Barrow County since 1977, and was a former resident of Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Spooner Phillips; sons, Winfred G. (Jerry) Phillips, Jr., and David M. Phillips, all of Hoschton; daughter, Lola Phillips Frost, Warner Robins; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Wilda Haley, Hollywood, Fla.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, from Bethabra Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jason Webster and Kevin Burgess officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Bainbridge, he was the son of the late Anvy and Lola Stokes Phillips and was a retired Statistical Programmer with The Atlanta Board of Education. He was a U. S. Army Air Corp veteran, having served in the South Pacific Theatre of World War II. A member of Bethabra Baptist Church, he had resided in Barrow County since 1977, and was a former resident of Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Spooner Phillips; sons, Winfred G. (Jerry) Phillips, Jr., and David M. Phillips, all of Hoschton; daughter, Lola Phillips Frost, Warner Robins; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Wilda Haley, Hollywood, Fla.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, from Bethabra Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jason Webster and Kevin Burgess officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Reba Owens
WINDER - Reba McDonald Owens, 91, died Sunday, March 29, 2009.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Alphie Wall McDonald. Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Owens, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a retiree of H. & H. Manufacturing Company of Statham.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Owens Sr. and Virginia Owens, Winder; grandson, Eddie Owens Jr., and Debora Owens, Durham, N.C.; and great-granddaughter, Elena Owens, Durham, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dave Fahner and Reba Martin officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 30, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the church of your choice.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Alphie Wall McDonald. Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Owens, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a retiree of H. & H. Manufacturing Company of Statham.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Owens Sr. and Virginia Owens, Winder; grandson, Eddie Owens Jr., and Debora Owens, Durham, N.C.; and great-granddaughter, Elena Owens, Durham, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dave Fahner and Reba Martin officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 30, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the church of your choice.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Good
WINDER - Carolyn McCurry Kirk Good, 92, died Friday, March 20, 2009.
Born in Clayton, she was the daughter of the late Icie Cannon and Arthur James McCurry. She was preceded in death by husbands Goode Kirk and Grady Edward Good; and daughter Celia Ann Kirk. Mrs. Good was a member of Winder First United Methodist Church and served as a member of the Myra Clark Women’s Missionary Circle. She had a distinguished nursing career that began as a trainee at the Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Good was an avid antique collector.
Survivors include nieces, Peggy Spears Frailey and Rebecca Payne Lovett; nephews, Daniel I. Spears, Jr., Clifford James McCurry and David Harley Payne; several grandnieces and grandnephews; stepdaughter, Joanne Good Daniels and step daughter-in-law, Mary Parker Good; step grandchildren Kea Good Pfifer, Karee Good Smith and Ken Good; step great-grandchildren Laura and Charlotte Tsivoglou, Mary Beth, Christopher and Parker Smith; and one great-great step granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Bill McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Danny Hambrick
BETHLEHEM - Danny Hambrick, 55, died Friday, March 20, 2009, following injuries received in a car accident.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Dewitt and Lucille Payne Hambrick. He was a devoted husband and father who loved unconditionally. His love for others surpassed his earthly death as his parting gift was to ensure the lives of three others, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Hambrick, Bethlehem; sons and daughter -in-law, Bradley and Jackie Brown, Kevin Hambrick, all of Bethlehem, Scott Hambrick, Gratis; daughter, Lindsay Hambrick, Bethlehem; son-in-law, Chris Adams; grandchildren, Caden Adams and Jamie Hambrick; and sister Gloria Entrekin, Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, at 4 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. The body is to be cremated after the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Dewitt and Lucille Payne Hambrick. He was a devoted husband and father who loved unconditionally. His love for others surpassed his earthly death as his parting gift was to ensure the lives of three others, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Hambrick, Bethlehem; sons and daughter -in-law, Bradley and Jackie Brown, Kevin Hambrick, all of Bethlehem, Scott Hambrick, Gratis; daughter, Lindsay Hambrick, Bethlehem; son-in-law, Chris Adams; grandchildren, Caden Adams and Jamie Hambrick; and sister Gloria Entrekin, Atlanta.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, at 4 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. The body is to be cremated after the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Aunt Trick’ Deaton
WINDER - Eurilla ‘Aunt Trick’ Deaton, 89, died Thursday, March 26, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Narcy Turk Magness. A member of Union Baptist Church, she was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Deaton was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Deaton; brother, Jarrell Magness; and sisters, Mary Sue Sauls and Johnnie Lou Magness.
Survivors include stepson and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Paula Deaton, Winder; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with Rev. Rudy Camp officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 27, from 5 to 8 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 James L. and Narcy Turk Magness. A member of Union Baptist Church, she was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Deaton was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Deaton; brother, Jarrell Magness; and sisters, Mary Sue Sauls and Johnnie Lou Magness.
Survivors include stepson and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Paula Deaton, Winder; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with Rev. Rudy Camp officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Flint
BUFORD – Charles W. Flint, 75, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, following a brief illness.
Born in Summers County, W. Va., he had lived in metro Atlanta for the past 30 years and was retired from North American Security, where he was a security officer. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Korea.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Flint, Buford; children and spouses, Marjorie Hayes, Buford, and June and Greg Williamson and Suzie and David Howe, all of Winder; grandchildren, Shawn Hayes, Mark Hayes, Nicole Hayes, Terese Williamson, Courtney Howe; sister, Dianna Schewsbury, W. Va.; brother, Camden Flint, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m., at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Scott Tanner officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, March 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Summers County, W. Va., he had lived in metro Atlanta for the past 30 years and was retired from North American Security, where he was a security officer. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Korea.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Flint, Buford; children and spouses, Marjorie Hayes, Buford, and June and Greg Williamson and Suzie and David Howe, all of Winder; grandchildren, Shawn Hayes, Mark Hayes, Nicole Hayes, Terese Williamson, Courtney Howe; sister, Dianna Schewsbury, W. Va.; brother, Camden Flint, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m., at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Scott Tanner officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, March 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Proctor
Nancy Proctor
WINDER – Nancy Salois Proctor, formerly of Lawrenceville, Aurora, Ill., and Dearborn, Mich., died Monday, March 23, 2009.
She was the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Virginia Schmidt Salois. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder and was active in parish bible studies, an RCIA sponsor, an adult education catechist, a member of the Regnum Christi Movement and a media center volunteer at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming. She enjoyed catering for many years, and created numerous wedding cakes for newlyweds, enjoyed spending her time loving and nurturing her children and grandchildren, sharing the love of Christ with others and always enjoyed a mean game of Canasta. Mrs. Proctor was preceded in death by sons, Ronald Edward Proctor and Daniel Proctor; and a brother, Michael Salois.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Kenneth E. Proctor, Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Proctor, Snellville, Kathy and Rick Swygman, Cumming, Karole Proctor and Scott Masters, N. Aurora, Ill., and Kristine and Paul Kassalen, Sugar Hill; daughter-in-law, Rhonda and Eric Regan, Alpharetta; brothers, Raymond Salois, Missouri, David Salois, Villa Park, Ill., Jack Salois, Montgomery, Ill., Arthur Salois, Aurora, Ill., Gary Salois, Villa Park, Ill., and Jerome Salois, Sandwich, Ill; sisters, Sharon Salois Vannice, Sheridian, Ill., and Sandra Salois, OSF, Joliet, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; seven nephews; three nieces; and special family friend, Kathy Merritt.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthews Catholic Church with the Rev. Jaime Barona, Father Ted Johnson, Father Paul Mureau, and Father David Daley officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Matthews Catholic Church, Burn the Mortgage Campaign, 25 Wilkins Rd., SW, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
WINDER – Nancy Salois Proctor, formerly of Lawrenceville, Aurora, Ill., and Dearborn, Mich., died Monday, March 23, 2009.
She was the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Virginia Schmidt Salois. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder and was active in parish bible studies, an RCIA sponsor, an adult education catechist, a member of the Regnum Christi Movement and a media center volunteer at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming. She enjoyed catering for many years, and created numerous wedding cakes for newlyweds, enjoyed spending her time loving and nurturing her children and grandchildren, sharing the love of Christ with others and always enjoyed a mean game of Canasta. Mrs. Proctor was preceded in death by sons, Ronald Edward Proctor and Daniel Proctor; and a brother, Michael Salois.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Kenneth E. Proctor, Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Proctor, Snellville, Kathy and Rick Swygman, Cumming, Karole Proctor and Scott Masters, N. Aurora, Ill., and Kristine and Paul Kassalen, Sugar Hill; daughter-in-law, Rhonda and Eric Regan, Alpharetta; brothers, Raymond Salois, Missouri, David Salois, Villa Park, Ill., Jack Salois, Montgomery, Ill., Arthur Salois, Aurora, Ill., Gary Salois, Villa Park, Ill., and Jerome Salois, Sandwich, Ill; sisters, Sharon Salois Vannice, Sheridian, Ill., and Sandra Salois, OSF, Joliet, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; seven nephews; three nieces; and special family friend, Kathy Merritt.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthews Catholic Church with the Rev. Jaime Barona, Father Ted Johnson, Father Paul Mureau, and Father David Daley officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Matthews Catholic Church, Burn the Mortgage Campaign, 25 Wilkins Rd., SW, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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