GAINESVILLE – Ethelene “Rich” Phillips, 92, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at New Horizon Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born on March 16, 1917, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Arnie and Nellie Sheridan Rich. She was a retired seamstress and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher P. Phillips.
Survivors include a daughter, Marie Phillips Rogers, Gainesville; brother, Clyde Rich, Gainesville; granddaughters and spouses, Lynn Rogers, Jane and Brian Bowmar, all of Gainesville, and Susan and Chuck Titshaw, Hoschton; great-grandsons, Kristopher Bowmar and Matthew Bowmar, both of Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. James Woods and Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from July 2009
‘Judy’ Whitehead
COMER – Evelyn “Judy” Jeanette Whitehead died Monday, July 20, 2009.
She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Whitehead.
Survivors include brothers, Ronald and Eugene Whitehead.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 23, at 11 a.m., at the Providence Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Whitehead.
Survivors include brothers, Ronald and Eugene Whitehead.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 23, at 11 a.m., at the Providence Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Ricky Davis
MONROE – Ricky Wayne Davis, 53, died Thursday, July 16, 2009.
He was the son of Modell Montgomery of Winder and the late Frank Davis. He was an employee of Lanier Contracting.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, Ricky Davis, Winder, and Joel Davis, Monroe; grandson, Zack Davis, Winder; sisters, Linette Casey, McDonough, Shirley Patton, Monroe, Marsha Knight and Latricia Fortner, both of Winder; brothers, Howell Davis, Mike Montgomery, Jeff Davis, Tim Montgomery, Ronnie Montgomery and Jerry Montgomery, all of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 12 noon in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray Puckett and Kenneth Morrell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 21, at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Modell Montgomery of Winder and the late Frank Davis. He was an employee of Lanier Contracting.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, Ricky Davis, Winder, and Joel Davis, Monroe; grandson, Zack Davis, Winder; sisters, Linette Casey, McDonough, Shirley Patton, Monroe, Marsha Knight and Latricia Fortner, both of Winder; brothers, Howell Davis, Mike Montgomery, Jeff Davis, Tim Montgomery, Ronnie Montgomery and Jerry Montgomery, all of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 12 noon in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray Puckett and Kenneth Morrell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 21, at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Allen Reed
PENDERGRASS – Allen Glenn Reed, 26, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Lisa (Whisnant) Pruitt and stepfather, Tommy L. Pruitt, of Pendergrass. He loved to fish, listen to music and play video games, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include sisters, Melinda and Jennifer Pruitt, both of Pendergrass; grandparents, Jessie and Gary Reed, Gainesville, and Linda Gregory, Pendergrass; a special friend, Trent Gibbs, Gainesville; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial South Park Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Lisa (Whisnant) Pruitt and stepfather, Tommy L. Pruitt, of Pendergrass. He loved to fish, listen to music and play video games, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include sisters, Melinda and Jennifer Pruitt, both of Pendergrass; grandparents, Jessie and Gary Reed, Gainesville, and Linda Gregory, Pendergrass; a special friend, Trent Gibbs, Gainesville; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial South Park Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Estelle Seay
GAINESVILLE – Estelle G. Seay, 87, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born on October 17, 1921, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Lilly Dora Smith Grizzle. Her first job was at New Holland Mill for 10 years and her second job was the first female inspector for the Department of Agriculture, where she retired after 24 years of service. She was a member of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, and was loved and famous world wide for her beautiful quilts and her sewing. She loved camping and fishing and was a good carpenter, loved ones stated. Mrs. Seay was preceded in death by brothers, Kelice Grizzle, Charlie Grizzle and Frank Grizzle; and a sister, Louise Grizzle.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, B. Fred Seay, Gainesville; stepson and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Peggy Seay, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, J.W. and Mae Grizzle, Junior and Olla Mae Grizzle, and D.C. Grizzle, all of Gainesville, and Bobby and Ellen Grizzle, Fort Valley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Woody Dunmire, Seattle, Wash., and Linda and J. Donald Smith, Gainesville; sisters-in-laws, Linda Grizzle, Gainesville, Mary S. King, Bonaire, and Lucille Jacks, Maysville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Grizzle officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on October 17, 1921, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Lilly Dora Smith Grizzle. Her first job was at New Holland Mill for 10 years and her second job was the first female inspector for the Department of Agriculture, where she retired after 24 years of service. She was a member of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, and was loved and famous world wide for her beautiful quilts and her sewing. She loved camping and fishing and was a good carpenter, loved ones stated. Mrs. Seay was preceded in death by brothers, Kelice Grizzle, Charlie Grizzle and Frank Grizzle; and a sister, Louise Grizzle.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, B. Fred Seay, Gainesville; stepson and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Peggy Seay, Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, J.W. and Mae Grizzle, Junior and Olla Mae Grizzle, and D.C. Grizzle, all of Gainesville, and Bobby and Ellen Grizzle, Fort Valley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Woody Dunmire, Seattle, Wash., and Linda and J. Donald Smith, Gainesville; sisters-in-laws, Linda Grizzle, Gainesville, Mary S. King, Bonaire, and Lucille Jacks, Maysville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Grizzle officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.
Brett Johnson
PENDERGRASS – Brett Donald Johnson, 37, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at Gwinnett Medical Center.
Born in Fairfield County, Conn., he was the son of Bing and Nancy Christopherson Johnson of Hartwell. He was employed as a pharmacist with Publix.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Amelia Kay Fry Johnson, Pendergrass; a son, Jake Johnson, Pendergrass; sister, Stacy Vanden Heuvel, Hendersonville, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m., at Commerce Presbyterian Church with the Rev. R. Monty Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, July 18, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fairfield County, Conn., he was the son of Bing and Nancy Christopherson Johnson of Hartwell. He was employed as a pharmacist with Publix.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Amelia Kay Fry Johnson, Pendergrass; a son, Jake Johnson, Pendergrass; sister, Stacy Vanden Heuvel, Hendersonville, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m., at Commerce Presbyterian Church with the Rev. R. Monty Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, July 18, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Buford Heavy’ Duncan
COMMERCE – Eric D. “Buford Heavy” Duncan, 60, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009.
He was the son of the late O.D. Duncan and Lora Allen Duncan Carr of Braselton and step-father, the late William Carr. He was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School, was a machinist by trade, but his passion was building dragsters and racing. He owned Buford’s Automotive in Commerce. Over the years he worked as crew chief for Jerome Bradford, Gary Brown and Warren Johnson, and during this time they each won a championship. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by a niece, Dana Everett.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Beverly Dobbs Duncan, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Jim Garmon, Braselton; stepbrother, Mike Carr, Pennsylvania; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Dobbs, Marietta; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Ken Argo, Powder Springs; one niece; two nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Manus officiating. Burial will be in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late O.D. Duncan and Lora Allen Duncan Carr of Braselton and step-father, the late William Carr. He was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School, was a machinist by trade, but his passion was building dragsters and racing. He owned Buford’s Automotive in Commerce. Over the years he worked as crew chief for Jerome Bradford, Gary Brown and Warren Johnson, and during this time they each won a championship. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by a niece, Dana Everett.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Beverly Dobbs Duncan, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Jim Garmon, Braselton; stepbrother, Mike Carr, Pennsylvania; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Dobbs, Marietta; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Ken Argo, Powder Springs; one niece; two nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Manus officiating. Burial will be in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Irene Morris
WINDER – Irene Cox Morris, 97, died Thursday, July 16, 2009.
Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Fred E. and Missouri Austin Cox. She was a member of Midway Christian Church and was retired from the garment business as a floor supervisor. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Morris; and a brother, Reese Cox.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Charlotte Morris; grandchildren, Mike Morris and Patti Faglier; great-grandchildren, Drew Morris, Ryan Morris and Brooke Pitts; and a sister, Marguerite Mooney, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 4 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, July 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Fred E. and Missouri Austin Cox. She was a member of Midway Christian Church and was retired from the garment business as a floor supervisor. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Morris; and a brother, Reese Cox.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Charlotte Morris; grandchildren, Mike Morris and Patti Faglier; great-grandchildren, Drew Morris, Ryan Morris and Brooke Pitts; and a sister, Marguerite Mooney, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 4 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, July 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
James Lynn
COMMERCE – James Michael Lynn, 30, died Thursday, July 16, 2009.
He was the son of David Michael and Dianna Athey Lynn of Braselton. He worked as a claims adjuster with an insurance company and was a member of Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson. He enjoyed ATV riding, playing golf, and was a former youth minister, loved ones added.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Jennifer Armour Lynn, Commerce; a son, Peyton Michael Lynn, Commerce; grandparents, Lamar and Jackie Lynn, Braselton; grandmother, Barbara Wilson, Braselton; great-grandmother, Virginia Davis, Braselton; brother, David Lamar Lynn, Dacula; sister, Amanda Lynn Page, Carnesville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mark Mobley and Jeff Bridges officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of David Michael and Dianna Athey Lynn of Braselton. He worked as a claims adjuster with an insurance company and was a member of Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson. He enjoyed ATV riding, playing golf, and was a former youth minister, loved ones added.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Jennifer Armour Lynn, Commerce; a son, Peyton Michael Lynn, Commerce; grandparents, Lamar and Jackie Lynn, Braselton; grandmother, Barbara Wilson, Braselton; great-grandmother, Virginia Davis, Braselton; brother, David Lamar Lynn, Dacula; sister, Amanda Lynn Page, Carnesville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mark Mobley and Jeff Bridges officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Edna Bruce
GAINESVILLE – Edna Emma Lee Bruce, 77, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at New Horizon West Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born on February 24, 1932, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Frank and Mattie Pauline Moon Roberts. She was retired from Fieldale Poultry and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her husband, John Hubert Bruce; and brothers, James Roberts and Gene Roberts.
Survivors include a daughter, Janet Bruce, Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Elizabeth Bruce and Jackie and Elaine Bruce, all of Gainesville; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Grace Beckhart, Gainesville; and brother, Verner Roberts, Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Ray Martin officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 24, 1932, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Frank and Mattie Pauline Moon Roberts. She was retired from Fieldale Poultry and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her husband, John Hubert Bruce; and brothers, James Roberts and Gene Roberts.
Survivors include a daughter, Janet Bruce, Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Elizabeth Bruce and Jackie and Elaine Bruce, all of Gainesville; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Grace Beckhart, Gainesville; and brother, Verner Roberts, Gainesville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Ray Martin officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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