CUMMING – Ralph James Musone, 66, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he was the son of the late Raphael and Rose Musone. He graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers, N.Y., and from West Chester Community College. He served two tours of duty in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war and retired from AT&T. He loved boating, was an avid golfer and doted on his grandchildren, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Brenda Musone, Cumming; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Paula Musone, Hoschton; stepsons, Charles Morgan and Michael and Roya Morgan, all of Cumming; sister, Rita Forte, of Connecticut; brothers, Dominque Musone, New Jersey, and Al Musone, Buffalo, N.Y.; grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Musone and Phillip, Joseph, Kristine, Michael and Neala Morgan.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Burial was Friday, May 8, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements.
Entries from May 2009
Joe Poue
HOSCHTON – Joe Poue Jr., 75, died Monday, May 4, 2009.
Born on April 11, 1934, in Edgefield, S.C., he was a retired textile worker and was a member of Braselton North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Louise Williams Poue, Hoschton; daughters and son-in-law, Denise Mathis, Winder, Abigail Morris and Joann Harrison, both of Monetta, S.C., Brenda and Jessie Wiggins, Ridge Springs, S.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas H. and Magnolia Poue, Hoschton, Clifford and Sallie Poue, Commerce, Jandon and Brenda Poue and Roscoe and Josephine Poue, all of Winder, Jimmy Lee Poue, Johnston, S.C., Venson and Vickery Morris, Monetta, S.C., McKenzie Hill, Washington, DC; 23 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Selene Mitchell, Aiken, S.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 11, 1934, in Edgefield, S.C., he was a retired textile worker and was a member of Braselton North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Louise Williams Poue, Hoschton; daughters and son-in-law, Denise Mathis, Winder, Abigail Morris and Joann Harrison, both of Monetta, S.C., Brenda and Jessie Wiggins, Ridge Springs, S.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas H. and Magnolia Poue, Hoschton, Clifford and Sallie Poue, Commerce, Jandon and Brenda Poue and Roscoe and Josephine Poue, all of Winder, Jimmy Lee Poue, Johnston, S.C., Venson and Vickery Morris, Monetta, S.C., McKenzie Hill, Washington, DC; 23 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Selene Mitchell, Aiken, S.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.
Louise Davis
CUMMING – Louise W. Davis, 84, died Friday, May 8, 2009, following an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Davis; and a daughter, Martha Elizabeth Nelson.
Survivors include grandchildren, Malissa R. and Danny Parks, Cleveland, Michael J. and Cammie Ramey, Canton, Michelle and Glenn Ledford, Lawrenceville, and Samuel E. Nelson and Cassandra Frost, both of Jefferson; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Yvette Whitmire, South Carolina; stepdaughter, Mary Helen Stanford, Cumming; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, at Antioch Baptist Church with the Revs. Bo Thompson and Travis Bridgeman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Davis; and a daughter, Martha Elizabeth Nelson.
Survivors include grandchildren, Malissa R. and Danny Parks, Cleveland, Michael J. and Cammie Ramey, Canton, Michelle and Glenn Ledford, Lawrenceville, and Samuel E. Nelson and Cassandra Frost, both of Jefferson; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Yvette Whitmire, South Carolina; stepdaughter, Mary Helen Stanford, Cumming; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, at Antioch Baptist Church with the Revs. Bo Thompson and Travis Bridgeman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements.
Steven Brookshire
GAINESVILLE – Steven Paul Brookshire, 36, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, following a sudden illness.
He was the son of Jerry Brookshire of Alto and mother and stepfather, Barbara and Eddie Gable of Gainesville;
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a daughter, Magan McKee Brookshire, Cornelia; son, Tyler Mckee Brookshire, Cornelia; sisters, Becke Stephenson, Murrayville, and Denise Baker, Dawsonville; brother, Ricky Gable, Gainesville; grandfather, Louis Tumlin, Murrayville; and a number of nieces, nephews and close friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Allen Passmore officiating. Burial was in Sardis Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Community Bank for his daughter, Magan Mckee.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Jerry Brookshire of Alto and mother and stepfather, Barbara and Eddie Gable of Gainesville;
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a daughter, Magan McKee Brookshire, Cornelia; son, Tyler Mckee Brookshire, Cornelia; sisters, Becke Stephenson, Murrayville, and Denise Baker, Dawsonville; brother, Ricky Gable, Gainesville; grandfather, Louis Tumlin, Murrayville; and a number of nieces, nephews and close friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Allen Passmore officiating. Burial was in Sardis Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Community Bank for his daughter, Magan Mckee.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Jordan Bratek
HOSCHTON - Jordan Matthew Bratek, 17, died suddenly on Friday, May 8, 2009.
He was the son of Sherri Bratek-Stoner of Hoschton and the late James W. Bratek and was a lifelong resident of the Atlanta area and a student at Jefferson High School.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include sisters and brother-in-law, Ashleigh Bratek, Ansleigh Bratek, Courtney Bratek, Denise Bratek, Natalie and Chris Pruett, all of Hoschton; grandparents, Joe and Carrie Crump, Suwanee; aunt and uncle, Lorri and Dennis Whitaker, Lawrenceville; nieces and nephews, Caleb Bratek, McKenzie and Joseph Pruett, Ryan and Dustin Gordon.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 5 p.m., at the New Community Church in Hoschton with Pastor Chris Hoffman officiating.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Sherri Bratek-Stoner of Hoschton and the late James W. Bratek and was a lifelong resident of the Atlanta area and a student at Jefferson High School.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include sisters and brother-in-law, Ashleigh Bratek, Ansleigh Bratek, Courtney Bratek, Denise Bratek, Natalie and Chris Pruett, all of Hoschton; grandparents, Joe and Carrie Crump, Suwanee; aunt and uncle, Lorri and Dennis Whitaker, Lawrenceville; nieces and nephews, Caleb Bratek, McKenzie and Joseph Pruett, Ryan and Dustin Gordon.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 5 p.m., at the New Community Church in Hoschton with Pastor Chris Hoffman officiating.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Bob Cassady
WINDER – Bob Cassady, 83, died Sunday, May 10, 2009.
Born in Lewisburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herman and Anna Penrod Cassady. He was a former resident of Monticello, Ky., and Beaver Creek, Ohio. He and his wife owned and operated Cassady Wood Specialties in Dayton, Ohio, for 40 years. He was a former General Motors employee and was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church. Mr. Cassady was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Fender; and son, Gary Eugene Cassady.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Bellamy Cassady, Winder; children, Cheryl Hurr, Winder, Carolyn Sauls, Cedartown, and Larry E. Cassady, Chattanooga, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Lewisburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herman and Anna Penrod Cassady. He was a former resident of Monticello, Ky., and Beaver Creek, Ohio. He and his wife owned and operated Cassady Wood Specialties in Dayton, Ohio, for 40 years. He was a former General Motors employee and was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church. Mr. Cassady was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Fender; and son, Gary Eugene Cassady.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Bellamy Cassady, Winder; children, Cheryl Hurr, Winder, Carolyn Sauls, Cedartown, and Larry E. Cassady, Chattanooga, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Bill Bryan
WINDER – Bill Bryan, 66, died Saturday, May 9, 2009.
A native of Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert Donald and Helen May Finchler Bryan. He was a retired automotive technician.
Survivors include his companion, Joann Spence, Winder; son, Colton Zamacona; granddaughters, Stephanie Hunter, Nicole and Natalie Bagwell; and great-granddaughters, Haley Atchley and Trinity Mathis.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert Donald and Helen May Finchler Bryan. He was a retired automotive technician.
Survivors include his companion, Joann Spence, Winder; son, Colton Zamacona; granddaughters, Stephanie Hunter, Nicole and Natalie Bagwell; and great-granddaughters, Haley Atchley and Trinity Mathis.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Azel Ray
ROYSTON – Azel M. Ray, 75, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born in Madison County on January 7, 1934, he was the son of the late James Floyd and Ruby Chastain Ray. He was retired from Franklin Industries and attended Corinth Holiness Church. Mr. Ray was preceded in death by a grandson, Greg Whitfield; and brothers, Floyd, James and Hugh Ray.
Survivors include his wife, Janie Deal Ray, Royston; sons, Calvin Ray and David Ray, both of Royston; daughters, Judy Ellison and Nancy Ashworth, both of Royston, and Dina Stovall, Elberton; brothers, Foster Ray and Ben Ray, both of Royston; sisters, Hilda Ray and Mary Ann Conway, both of Royston, Emilee Chastain, Clayton, and Sally Cromer, Rome; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Williard Crider officiating. Burial will be in the Unity Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, May 13, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Madison County on January 7, 1934, he was the son of the late James Floyd and Ruby Chastain Ray. He was retired from Franklin Industries and attended Corinth Holiness Church. Mr. Ray was preceded in death by a grandson, Greg Whitfield; and brothers, Floyd, James and Hugh Ray.
Survivors include his wife, Janie Deal Ray, Royston; sons, Calvin Ray and David Ray, both of Royston; daughters, Judy Ellison and Nancy Ashworth, both of Royston, and Dina Stovall, Elberton; brothers, Foster Ray and Ben Ray, both of Royston; sisters, Hilda Ray and Mary Ann Conway, both of Royston, Emilee Chastain, Clayton, and Sally Cromer, Rome; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Williard Crider officiating. Burial will be in the Unity Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, May 13, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Everett Phillips
WINDER – Everett L. Phillips, 67, died Sunday, May 10, 2009.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a cutter for R&R Sewing Plant before retiring and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Mobley Phillips, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Tracey Phillips, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Tom Hendrix, Covington; stepdaughters, Martha Mauldin, Ashton, Ala., Sheila Bray, Auburn; stepsons, Willie Joe Bray, Flowery Branch, and Bob Bray, Gainesville; five grandchildren; 16 step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; brothers, Milford Phillips, Ralph Phillips, Jimmy Phillips, all of Winder, and Sam Phillips, Jefferson; and sisters, Edith Gaillard, Nikki Shannon, both of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott, Braselton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Coley officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, May 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a cutter for R&R Sewing Plant before retiring and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Mobley Phillips, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Tracey Phillips, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Tom Hendrix, Covington; stepdaughters, Martha Mauldin, Ashton, Ala., Sheila Bray, Auburn; stepsons, Willie Joe Bray, Flowery Branch, and Bob Bray, Gainesville; five grandchildren; 16 step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; brothers, Milford Phillips, Ralph Phillips, Jimmy Phillips, all of Winder, and Sam Phillips, Jefferson; and sisters, Edith Gaillard, Nikki Shannon, both of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott, Braselton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Coley officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, May 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
George Christian
COMMERCE – George Franklin Christian, 68, died Saturday, May 9, 2009.
Born on June 14, 1940, in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Asa and Vergi Smith Christian. He was the owner of a business, which installed steel buildings. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Allen Kelley, Nicholson; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Kellee Christian, Suwanee; sisters, Frankie Woods, Rosie Waterpool, Sara Dobbs, Clyde Stanifer, Marie Russell, Charlene George; brothers, James Christian, Stewart Christian, Darrell Christian; granddaughters, Shanna Echols and Makaylee Christian.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 12, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Phillips officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on June 14, 1940, in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Asa and Vergi Smith Christian. He was the owner of a business, which installed steel buildings. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Allen Kelley, Nicholson; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Kellee Christian, Suwanee; sisters, Frankie Woods, Rosie Waterpool, Sara Dobbs, Clyde Stanifer, Marie Russell, Charlene George; brothers, James Christian, Stewart Christian, Darrell Christian; granddaughters, Shanna Echols and Makaylee Christian.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 12, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Phillips officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
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