WINDER – Harold Dean “Hal” Ward, 68, died Sunday, June 28, 2009.
Born in Clovis, New Mexico, he was the son of the late Gene and Marie Adkins Ward and was a former resident of Texas but had resided in Winder for the past six years. He was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church and was a retired middle school teacher.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ward, Winder; daughter, Dawnette Cress, Santa Maria, Calif.; sons, Derrick Varnell, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Darrin Ward, Hoschton; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with John Talley officiating. The family suggests that memorials be made to The Barrow County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 1144, Auburn, GA 30011, or The American Diabetes Association, Three Corporate Square, Ste. 120, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Vicky Pass
DAHLONEGA - Vicky Abernathy Pass, 36, formerly of Hoschton, died Sunday, June 21, 2009.
Born on December 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Glenn and Donna Everett Abernathy of Hoschton, and mother, Linda Holman Primer, Clearwater, Fla. She was a 1991 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, was a hairdresser, and a member of Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Pass was preceded in death by grandparents, Ralph and Dean Holman and Henry and Marvene Burel Abernathy.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a son, Justin Pass, Hoschton; daughters, Megan Pass, Hoschton, and Holly Davis, Dahlonega; brothers and sister-in-law, Alan Abernathy, Florida, and Michael and Katie Abernathy; nephew, Benjamin Michael Abernathy, Statham; sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Bobby McKnight, Winder; grandparents, Bernice and Evelyn Everett, Buford; and several, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 26, at Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, with the Rev. Billy Driskell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on December 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Glenn and Donna Everett Abernathy of Hoschton, and mother, Linda Holman Primer, Clearwater, Fla. She was a 1991 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, was a hairdresser, and a member of Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Pass was preceded in death by grandparents, Ralph and Dean Holman and Henry and Marvene Burel Abernathy.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a son, Justin Pass, Hoschton; daughters, Megan Pass, Hoschton, and Holly Davis, Dahlonega; brothers and sister-in-law, Alan Abernathy, Florida, and Michael and Katie Abernathy; nephew, Benjamin Michael Abernathy, Statham; sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Bobby McKnight, Winder; grandparents, Bernice and Evelyn Everett, Buford; and several, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 26, at Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, with the Rev. Billy Driskell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.
'Mack' Sisk
WINDER - Arthur "Mack" Sisk, 90, died Thursday, June 25, 2009.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Henry and Minnie Moss Sisk. He was a member of the Line Baptist Church in Banks County, was retired after 40 years of service from Chambers Music, and was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Sisk was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lucille Pritchett Sisk; brothers, Laymon Sisk, William Sisk, Aururn Sisk, Ted Sisk, Cecil Sisk and Seaborn Sisk.
Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Sisk, Winder; special nephews and families, Allen and Susan Pritchett, Gainesville, Will and Debra Pritchett, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; grandchildren, Tyler and Erin Pritchett, Gainesville, Ben and Mackenzie Pritchett, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Benjamin and Callie Nolen, Louisville, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Baylor, Camden and Soleil Pritchett, Mt. Juliett, Tenn., Asher Nolen, Louisville, Ky.; bothers, Joe Sisk, Marietta, and Gene Sisk, McCloud, Calif.; sisters, Blattice English, Flowery Branch, Eunice Cotton, Lula; sisters-in-law, Rose Lee Parker, Oakwood, Estelle Whitfield, Gainesville, and Moderee Sisk, Homer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Henry and Minnie Moss Sisk. He was a member of the Line Baptist Church in Banks County, was retired after 40 years of service from Chambers Music, and was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Sisk was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lucille Pritchett Sisk; brothers, Laymon Sisk, William Sisk, Aururn Sisk, Ted Sisk, Cecil Sisk and Seaborn Sisk.
Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Sisk, Winder; special nephews and families, Allen and Susan Pritchett, Gainesville, Will and Debra Pritchett, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; grandchildren, Tyler and Erin Pritchett, Gainesville, Ben and Mackenzie Pritchett, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Benjamin and Callie Nolen, Louisville, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Baylor, Camden and Soleil Pritchett, Mt. Juliett, Tenn., Asher Nolen, Louisville, Ky.; bothers, Joe Sisk, Marietta, and Gene Sisk, McCloud, Calif.; sisters, Blattice English, Flowery Branch, Eunice Cotton, Lula; sisters-in-law, Rose Lee Parker, Oakwood, Estelle Whitfield, Gainesville, and Moderee Sisk, Homer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
‘Mutt’ McDaniel
WINDER - Lester L. ‘Mutt’ McDaniel, 92, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Garfield and Martha V. McDaniel. A member of Carter Hill Christian Church, he was a World War II Army Veteran and fought in the battle of The Bulge. He was owner of L. L. McDaniel Construction Company. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Royster McDaniel.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles and Kelly McDaniel, Duluth, Jerry and Mary Jane McDaniel, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Mark McDaniel, Debbie and Scott St. John, Jerry McDaniel Jr. and Donna McDaniel, Michelle McDaniel and Tracy Martin; great-grandchildren , James, Brandon and Jacob McDaniel, Dakota and Nicki St. John, Chris Ellis, Megan Smith, and Heather Smith; great-great-grandsons, Nicholas and Brian Hulsey; brother, Bobby McDaniel, Winder; and sisters Demp Royster and Pearl McDaniel, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Whatley officiating. Burial will be in Carter Hill Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carter Hill Christian Church, Winder.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Garfield and Martha V. McDaniel. A member of Carter Hill Christian Church, he was a World War II Army Veteran and fought in the battle of The Bulge. He was owner of L. L. McDaniel Construction Company. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Royster McDaniel.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles and Kelly McDaniel, Duluth, Jerry and Mary Jane McDaniel, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Mark McDaniel, Debbie and Scott St. John, Jerry McDaniel Jr. and Donna McDaniel, Michelle McDaniel and Tracy Martin; great-grandchildren , James, Brandon and Jacob McDaniel, Dakota and Nicki St. John, Chris Ellis, Megan Smith, and Heather Smith; great-great-grandsons, Nicholas and Brian Hulsey; brother, Bobby McDaniel, Winder; and sisters Demp Royster and Pearl McDaniel, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Whatley officiating. Burial will be in Carter Hill Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carter Hill Christian Church, Winder.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Zook’ Woodard
WINDER – Steven “Zook” Woodard, 51, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Winder on March 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Donald B. Woodard and Carolyn and Sam Rooks of Winder. A 1976 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, South Africa, and was employed as a journeyman carpenter with Beck Construction for 10 years. Mr. Woodard was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A.G. Langley, Lytle, Texas, and Mr. & Mrs. J. Clide Anderson, Athens.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, include fiancee, Lisa Dew Maxwell and her son, Sam, Bishop; a sister, Donna (David) Smith, Flowery Branch; brother, Van (Lisa) Woodard, Winder; nephew, Ryan (Courtney) Smith, Braselton; and nieces, Peyton Smith Mize (Leonard), Sugar Hill, and Emily Woodard, Winder; stepsiblings, Clarisa (John) Stapleton, Statham, Melissa Hope, Oakwood, and Sammy Rooks, Winder; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Memorial services will immediately follow in the Smith Memory Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Steven’s name to PanCAN (www.pancan.org), or Rockwell Universalist Church, Winder, Rockwell Church Memorial Fund, c/o Lisa Maxwell, P.O. Box 1602, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder on March 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Donald B. Woodard and Carolyn and Sam Rooks of Winder. A 1976 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland, South Africa, and was employed as a journeyman carpenter with Beck Construction for 10 years. Mr. Woodard was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. A.G. Langley, Lytle, Texas, and Mr. & Mrs. J. Clide Anderson, Athens.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, include fiancee, Lisa Dew Maxwell and her son, Sam, Bishop; a sister, Donna (David) Smith, Flowery Branch; brother, Van (Lisa) Woodard, Winder; nephew, Ryan (Courtney) Smith, Braselton; and nieces, Peyton Smith Mize (Leonard), Sugar Hill, and Emily Woodard, Winder; stepsiblings, Clarisa (John) Stapleton, Statham, Melissa Hope, Oakwood, and Sammy Rooks, Winder; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Memorial services will immediately follow in the Smith Memory Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Steven’s name to PanCAN (www.pancan.org), or Rockwell Universalist Church, Winder, Rockwell Church Memorial Fund, c/o Lisa Maxwell, P.O. Box 1602, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Vicky Pass
DAHLONEGA - Vicky Abernathy Pass, 36, formerly of Hoschton, died Sunday, June 21, 2009.
Born on December 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Glenn and Donna Everett Abernathy of Hoschton, and mother, Linda Holman Primer, Clearwater, Fla. She was a 1991 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, was a hairdresser, and a member of Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Pass was preceded in death by grandparents, Ralph and Dean Holman and Henry and Marvene Burel Abernathy.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a son, Justin Pass, Hoschton; daughters, Megan Pass, Hoschton, and Holly Davis, Dahlonega; brothers and sister-in-law, Alan Abernathy, Florida, and Michael and Katie Abernathy; nephew, Benjamin Michael Abernathy, Statham; sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Bobby McKnight, Winder; grandparents, Bernice and Evelyn Everett, Buford; and several, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, with the Rev. Billy Driskell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on December 28, 1972, she was the daughter of Glenn and Donna Everett Abernathy of Hoschton, and mother, Linda Holman Primer, Clearwater, Fla. She was a 1991 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, was a hairdresser, and a member of Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Mrs. Pass was preceded in death by grandparents, Ralph and Dean Holman and Henry and Marvene Burel Abernathy.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include a son, Justin Pass, Hoschton; daughters, Megan Pass, Hoschton, and Holly Davis, Dahlonega; brothers and sister-in-law, Alan Abernathy, Florida, and Michael and Katie Abernathy; nephew, Benjamin Michael Abernathy, Statham; sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Bobby McKnight, Winder; grandparents, Bernice and Evelyn Everett, Buford; and several, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, with the Rev. Billy Driskell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Brown
WINDER – Dorothy Brown, 89, died Monday, June 22, 2009.
Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Maude Rush Brown. She was a homemaker, member of Whistleville Christian, and had worked for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution in her early years. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Johnson Brown.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Betty Hood, Winder, and Steven Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Ronald Jones, Austell, Janet and Leon Parr, Cornelia, Sherry Brown, Winder; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Dayle Brown, Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Lynwood Smith officiating. Burial will be in Carl Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. and Maude Rush Brown. She was a homemaker, member of Whistleville Christian, and had worked for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution in her early years. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Johnson Brown.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Betty Hood, Winder, and Steven Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Ronald Jones, Austell, Janet and Leon Parr, Cornelia, Sherry Brown, Winder; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Dayle Brown, Fayetteville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Lynwood Smith officiating. Burial will be in Carl Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Sjanna Billings
WINDER - Sjanna P. Billings, 38, died Monday, June 15, 2009.
Survivors include a daughter, Hannah Sanders; father, Julius Billings; stepfather, Arthur Riden; sisters, Celita Tanksley and Kim Ivery; brothers, Courtney Billings and Shawn Billlings.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 20, at White Oak Springs Baptist Church, with Rev. A. Hazel officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Hannah Sanders; father, Julius Billings; stepfather, Arthur Riden; sisters, Celita Tanksley and Kim Ivery; brothers, Courtney Billings and Shawn Billlings.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 20, at White Oak Springs Baptist Church, with Rev. A. Hazel officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Billy’ Hinesley
STATHAM – William Thomas “Billy” Hinesley, 68, died Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of Harold and Louise Hinesley of Winder. He was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center, retired from the US Postal Service in Athens, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Hinesley was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Hinesley.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Becky McDaniel Hinesley, Statham; son, Richard “Richie” Hinesley, Statham; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Tim Jump, Statham; grandchildren, Hannah and Harrison Jump; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Tom Fleeman, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Leon Pass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of Harold and Louise Hinesley of Winder. He was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center, retired from the US Postal Service in Athens, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Hinesley was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Hinesley.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Becky McDaniel Hinesley, Statham; son, Richard “Richie” Hinesley, Statham; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Tim Jump, Statham; grandchildren, Hannah and Harrison Jump; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Tom Fleeman, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Leon Pass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Mikie’ Bullard
WINDER – James “Mikie” Michael Bullard, 28, died Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Born in Italy, he was the son of Jim Bullard of Commerce and Fran Bullard of Winder. He was a member of the Bethlehem First Baptist Church, was a corporal with the Clarke County Fire Department, a realtor with Maynard and Bartlett Realty, and a member of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. He was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and was active in many sports, including football, wrestling and track.
Survivors include his wife, Brittany Lynn Burney Bullard, Winder; sons, Parker and Lane Bullard, Winder; a daughter, Madilyn Bullard, Winder; grandparents, Mrs. Chris Trevino, Holland, Mich., and Mrs. Joyce Enyart, Indiana; brothers, Jose Maldonado, Winder, and Jamie Maldonado, Gainesville; sister, Toni Maldonado, Holland, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Mike Peavey officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bullard Family Trust – The Peoples Bank.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Italy, he was the son of Jim Bullard of Commerce and Fran Bullard of Winder. He was a member of the Bethlehem First Baptist Church, was a corporal with the Clarke County Fire Department, a realtor with Maynard and Bartlett Realty, and a member of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. He was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and was active in many sports, including football, wrestling and track.
Survivors include his wife, Brittany Lynn Burney Bullard, Winder; sons, Parker and Lane Bullard, Winder; a daughter, Madilyn Bullard, Winder; grandparents, Mrs. Chris Trevino, Holland, Mich., and Mrs. Joyce Enyart, Indiana; brothers, Jose Maldonado, Winder, and Jamie Maldonado, Gainesville; sister, Toni Maldonado, Holland, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Mike Peavey officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bullard Family Trust – The Peoples Bank.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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