DAWSONVILLE - Alvin Edwin Bradley, Jr., 91, formerly of Winder, died Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Mr. Bradley was a devout Christian and served his Church, Gospel Light Baptist, in Bethlehem, faithfully as an Elder and loved to pass out tracts that said “How to get to Heaven from Bethlehem, Georgia.” He also served his Country in World War II. His duty was to over-see the maintenance of eight P-47s and was given a bronze star for “meritorious service”. He was a member of the World War II Atlanta Round Table and was presented a Commander’s Coin on November 29, 2007, at age 90, at a weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Winder. He was born June 10, 1917, in Barrow County and graduated from Winder High School at age 15. He returned to Barrow County after retiring from the post office in 1972 and worked another eight years for Ebasco, an engineering firm in Norcross. Mr. Bradley was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Cleo Griswell Bradley; mother and father, Alvin E. Bradley, Sr. and Maggie Wages Bradley; brothers, Herman, Cloyd, Robert and Jesse; and sister, Beatrice B. Higginbotham.
Survivors include children, Joan and Edwin Jackson, Cleveland, Jim and Kim Bradley, Dawsonville, Bob and Becky Bradley, Franklin, N.C.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Sara Letchas, Alpharetta, Dorothy and Bob Melo, Tucker, Doris and Tony Nicolo, Ovieda, Fla.; brothers, Ansel and Betty Bradley, Crossville, Tenn., Lyman and Clivia Bradley, Murphy, N.C. and Newberry Fla.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 1 p.m., in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. David Stroup and Charles Blackstock officiating. Burial with full military honors will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, May 29, from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Building Fund of Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1250 Tom Miller Rd., Bethlehem, GA 30620.
Carter Funeral Home ,Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Elise Bray
WINDER – Elise Adams Bray, 78, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Cozetta Buffington Adams. She was a physical therapist before becoming a migrant educator for South Hall High School. She then became a substitute teacher at Johnson High School. She loved animals, loved ones stated. Mrs. Bray was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Jack Dempsey Bray; and a brother, Dr. Carsbie Clifton Adams.
Survivors include daughters, Alesia Bray-Teate, Winder, and Kayron Moreland, Athens; grandchildren, Chase Teate and Jack Moreland; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Adams, Fredericksburg.
Private graveside services will be held Saturday, May 30, at White Hall Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Spencer Breedlove officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, May 29, at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pup & Cat Co., P.O. Box 1987, Winder, GA 30680, or Pupandcatco.com.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Cozetta Buffington Adams. She was a physical therapist before becoming a migrant educator for South Hall High School. She then became a substitute teacher at Johnson High School. She loved animals, loved ones stated. Mrs. Bray was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Jack Dempsey Bray; and a brother, Dr. Carsbie Clifton Adams.
Survivors include daughters, Alesia Bray-Teate, Winder, and Kayron Moreland, Athens; grandchildren, Chase Teate and Jack Moreland; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Adams, Fredericksburg.
Private graveside services will be held Saturday, May 30, at White Hall Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Spencer Breedlove officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, May 29, at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pup & Cat Co., P.O. Box 1987, Winder, GA 30680, or Pupandcatco.com.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Mobley
WINDER – Harold R. Mobley, 84, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Earl and Euther Harrison Mobley. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, was a retiree of Barrow Manufacturing Company with 50 years of service, and was a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Mobley was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Griffeth Mobley in 2000.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Robert McCain, Winder, Denise and Neill Fuller, Columbus; grandchildren and spouses, Todd and Patty Jo McCain, Lisa and Jason Hester, all of Winder, Will Fuller and Lauren Fuller, both of Columbus; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the Senior Citizens Center, 80 Lee St., Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Earl and Euther Harrison Mobley. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, was a retiree of Barrow Manufacturing Company with 50 years of service, and was a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Mobley was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Griffeth Mobley in 2000.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Robert McCain, Winder, Denise and Neill Fuller, Columbus; grandchildren and spouses, Todd and Patty Jo McCain, Lisa and Jason Hester, all of Winder, Will Fuller and Lauren Fuller, both of Columbus; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the Senior Citizens Center, 80 Lee St., Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Carrington
MILLEDGEVILLE – Doris Nell Jones Carrington, 82, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
She was a native of Statham, but had made her home in Milledgeville. She was a retired executive secretary with Concord Fabrics, did volunteer work for Oconee Regional Medical Center and was a member and longtime volunteer of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Carrington was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Allen Carrington.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Allen and Cindy Carrington, Pawleys Island, S.C., Mike Carrington, Thomson; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Alex Harrison, Newnan; grandchildren, Amanda and Tim Hendricks, Richmond Hill, Katie and Greg Joyner, Roswell, Jac and Bett Carrington, Columbia, S.C., Taylor Carrington and Anna Carrington, both of Thomson; and great-grandchildren, Cole and Jack Hendricks, Richmond Hill.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 22, at the First United Methodist Church with Jay Hodges officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oconee Regional Medical Center Health Care Foundation, 821 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville, GA 31061.
Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville, was in charge of arrangements.
She was a native of Statham, but had made her home in Milledgeville. She was a retired executive secretary with Concord Fabrics, did volunteer work for Oconee Regional Medical Center and was a member and longtime volunteer of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Carrington was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Allen Carrington.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Allen and Cindy Carrington, Pawleys Island, S.C., Mike Carrington, Thomson; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Alex Harrison, Newnan; grandchildren, Amanda and Tim Hendricks, Richmond Hill, Katie and Greg Joyner, Roswell, Jac and Bett Carrington, Columbia, S.C., Taylor Carrington and Anna Carrington, both of Thomson; and great-grandchildren, Cole and Jack Hendricks, Richmond Hill.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 22, at the First United Methodist Church with Jay Hodges officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oconee Regional Medical Center Health Care Foundation, 821 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville, GA 31061.
Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville, was in charge of arrangements.
Robert Odom
WINDER - Robert Harden Odom, 82, died Thursday, May 21, 2009.
Born in Chatham County, N.C., he was the son of the late Chafin A. and Irene Harden Odom. A member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, he became a member of Winder Lions Club on October 1, 1959, and had perfect attendance for 45 years. He served as past president and held various other offices. Mr. Odom was a long time cook for the bi-monthly meetings, where his signature dishes were fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a teacher for 30 plus years. A graduate of Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, Teacher College’s of Statesboro, and received his masters from the University of Georgia. He was past president of Jug Tavern Senior Citizens Golf Association. Mr. Odom was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Odom; and sister, Mae O. Whittle.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie Odom; daughter, Barbara Odom; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kenneth Rogers; grandchildren, Rusty and Casey Rogers, all of Winder; brother, Alton C. Odom, Statesboro; and sister, Virginia O. Morris, Sanford, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 24, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. John Burchfield, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, 174 St. Anthony’s Drive, Winder, GA 30680, Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, GA 30680 or the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Chatham County, N.C., he was the son of the late Chafin A. and Irene Harden Odom. A member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, he became a member of Winder Lions Club on October 1, 1959, and had perfect attendance for 45 years. He served as past president and held various other offices. Mr. Odom was a long time cook for the bi-monthly meetings, where his signature dishes were fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a teacher for 30 plus years. A graduate of Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, Teacher College’s of Statesboro, and received his masters from the University of Georgia. He was past president of Jug Tavern Senior Citizens Golf Association. Mr. Odom was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Odom; and sister, Mae O. Whittle.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie Odom; daughter, Barbara Odom; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kenneth Rogers; grandchildren, Rusty and Casey Rogers, all of Winder; brother, Alton C. Odom, Statesboro; and sister, Virginia O. Morris, Sanford, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 24, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. John Burchfield, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, 174 St. Anthony’s Drive, Winder, GA 30680, Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, GA 30680 or the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Rueweler
WINDER – Jerry Rueweler, 70, died Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, at Memorial Park South Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, at Memorial Park South Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Barnes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mary Jane Barnes, 61, formerly of Winder, died Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Eberhart and Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Eberhart and Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Cansada Johnson
WINDER – Cansada Maddox Johnson, 91, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009.
She was the daughter of the late J. Wash and Addie Zou Boss Maddox and had resided in Barrow County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Johnson; and sons, Winfred Johnson, Donnie Johnson and Jack Johnson.
Survivors include daughters, Jean Wilbanks and Pat House; sons, Larrell Johnson, Ray Johnson and Mitch Johnson, all of Winder; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Addie Myron Puckett, Auburn.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 14, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Webster officiating. Burial will be in Bethabra Baptist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late J. Wash and Addie Zou Boss Maddox and had resided in Barrow County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Johnson; and sons, Winfred Johnson, Donnie Johnson and Jack Johnson.
Survivors include daughters, Jean Wilbanks and Pat House; sons, Larrell Johnson, Ray Johnson and Mitch Johnson, all of Winder; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Addie Myron Puckett, Auburn.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 14, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Webster officiating. Burial will be in Bethabra Baptist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Whitmire
ATHENS - Johnnie Whitehead Whitmire, 91, died Sunday, May 10, 2009.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Loy and Nina McEver Whitehead. She was a charter member of Beech Haven Baptist Church where she served as an assistant organist, sang in the choir, and played the hand bells. Mrs. Whitmire was preceded in death by her husband George Thomas Whitmire, Jr.
Survivors include children, Thomas and Shelley Whitmire, Janie Whitmire Hartman; sisters, Ruby Fussel, Charlotte Roberts, and Toppy Beard; grandchildren, Heather and Danny Vargas, Erin and Zbyszek Szewczyk, Scott and Meimi Hartman; and a great-grandchild, Matthew Daniel Vargas.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 2 p.m., at Beech Haven Baptist Church with Stewart Simms and James Griffith officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Tuesday, May 12 at Bernstein.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Beech Haven Baptist Church, 2390 W Broad St., Athens, GA 30606 or St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd, Bogart, GA 30622.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Loy and Nina McEver Whitehead. She was a charter member of Beech Haven Baptist Church where she served as an assistant organist, sang in the choir, and played the hand bells. Mrs. Whitmire was preceded in death by her husband George Thomas Whitmire, Jr.
Survivors include children, Thomas and Shelley Whitmire, Janie Whitmire Hartman; sisters, Ruby Fussel, Charlotte Roberts, and Toppy Beard; grandchildren, Heather and Danny Vargas, Erin and Zbyszek Szewczyk, Scott and Meimi Hartman; and a great-grandchild, Matthew Daniel Vargas.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 2 p.m., at Beech Haven Baptist Church with Stewart Simms and James Griffith officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Tuesday, May 12 at Bernstein.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Beech Haven Baptist Church, 2390 W Broad St., Athens, GA 30606 or St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd, Bogart, GA 30622.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
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