HOCHSTON – Pat Ogletree Wells, 69, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Francis Gatlin Ogletree. She was a technology program manager with Alcatel-Lucent Technologies and was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ken Wells, Hoschton; children, Kenney Wells, Braselton, and Denise Rosenkampff, John’s Creek; sister, Elizabeth Fletcher, Atlanta; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 2, at 11 a.m., at the Winder First Baptist Church with John E. Talley and Ron Herrod officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 1, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to your charity of choice.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County - Topics from September, 2009
Rita Cole
AUBURN – Rita Audrey Cole, 67, died Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Born in Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of the late George J. and Frances Koster Maat. She had been employed as a supervisor at Borders and was of the Catholic denomination. Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Cole.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-lay, Marlita and Philip McCurley, Auburn, and Diane Overlock, Chico, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Glenda Miller, Chico, Calif., and Helen Rocha, San Diego, Calif.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of the late George J. and Frances Koster Maat. She had been employed as a supervisor at Borders and was of the Catholic denomination. Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Cole.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-lay, Marlita and Philip McCurley, Auburn, and Diane Overlock, Chico, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Glenda Miller, Chico, Calif., and Helen Rocha, San Diego, Calif.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Walter McElhannon
WINDER – Walter S. McElhannon Sr., 83, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
Residing in Barrow County most of his life, he was the son of the late Stewart McElhannon Sr. and Anita Sims McElhannon. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church and was a retired sales representative with the Mac Gregor Company of Athens. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. McElhannon was preceded in death by siblings, Hazel Freeman, Dr. Fayette McElhannon, Vera Ann Thomas, and Stewart McElhannon Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Pierce McElhannon, Winder; children, Melissa McElhannon, Calhoun, Tamara McElhannon, Atlanta, Patricia Rabideau, Blue Ridge, Walter S. “Mack” McElhannon Jr., Chesapeake, Va., and Ernest Pierce McElhannon, Lexington, Ky.; 14 grandchildren; and a brother, William A. McElhannon, Bay Town, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jojo Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are welcomed, or memorials may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 North Broad St., Winder, GA 30680, or The Alzheimer’s Foundation, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10001.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Residing in Barrow County most of his life, he was the son of the late Stewart McElhannon Sr. and Anita Sims McElhannon. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church and was a retired sales representative with the Mac Gregor Company of Athens. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. McElhannon was preceded in death by siblings, Hazel Freeman, Dr. Fayette McElhannon, Vera Ann Thomas, and Stewart McElhannon Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Pierce McElhannon, Winder; children, Melissa McElhannon, Calhoun, Tamara McElhannon, Atlanta, Patricia Rabideau, Blue Ridge, Walter S. “Mack” McElhannon Jr., Chesapeake, Va., and Ernest Pierce McElhannon, Lexington, Ky.; 14 grandchildren; and a brother, William A. McElhannon, Bay Town, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jojo Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, September 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are welcomed, or memorials may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 North Broad St., Winder, GA 30680, or The Alzheimer’s Foundation, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10001.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Maddox
WINDER - Charles W. Maddox, 70, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
Born in St. Clair County, Ala., he was the son of the late Franklin K. and Kathryn Epps Maddox. He was a retired civil engineer with the Department of Transportation, a member of the First Christian Church, and a 15 year member of the Winder Lions Club. He had served as a Sunday school teacher, Chairman of the Board, a deacon, an elder, trustee, and a former Boy Scout leader. He served as National Director of Dixie Youth Baseball for 26 years, and was part of Winder Dixie Youth for over 42 years. Mr. Maddox was preceded in death by a grandson, Rick Oxley.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Patton Maddox, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Wendel and Jenny Maddox, Winder, and Bryan and Bobbi Maddox, Monticello; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Sidney Day, Winder; grandchildren, Matt and Ally Maddox, Nick and Ben Oxley, Trent Maddox, and Sadie Davis; great-grandchild, Molly Davis; brothers, George Maddox, Raymond, Wash., and Larry Maddox, Meteria, La.; and sister, Melda Privette, Matthews, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 24, at 4 p.m., from First Christian Church, with the Revs. Jim Brooks and John Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, Georgia 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in St. Clair County, Ala., he was the son of the late Franklin K. and Kathryn Epps Maddox. He was a retired civil engineer with the Department of Transportation, a member of the First Christian Church, and a 15 year member of the Winder Lions Club. He had served as a Sunday school teacher, Chairman of the Board, a deacon, an elder, trustee, and a former Boy Scout leader. He served as National Director of Dixie Youth Baseball for 26 years, and was part of Winder Dixie Youth for over 42 years. Mr. Maddox was preceded in death by a grandson, Rick Oxley.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Patton Maddox, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Wendel and Jenny Maddox, Winder, and Bryan and Bobbi Maddox, Monticello; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Sidney Day, Winder; grandchildren, Matt and Ally Maddox, Nick and Ben Oxley, Trent Maddox, and Sadie Davis; great-grandchild, Molly Davis; brothers, George Maddox, Raymond, Wash., and Larry Maddox, Meteria, La.; and sister, Melda Privette, Matthews, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 24, at 4 p.m., from First Christian Church, with the Revs. Jim Brooks and John Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, Georgia 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Waddy’ Irwin
STATHAM – George “Waddy” Washington Irwin, 87, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
Born in Hancock County, he was the son of the late John and Molly Wall Irwin. He was retired from General Motors -Doraville Plant. He was a corporal in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II, was with the military police, worked with B29 bombers, and served in India and China. Mr. Irwin was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah J. Ware Irwin; and a son, Van Irwin.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Judy Irwin, Braselton; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 24, at 2 p.m., in the Smith Memory Chapel with Chaplain Maitland LaForce officiating. Burial will be in Statham City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hancock County, he was the son of the late John and Molly Wall Irwin. He was retired from General Motors -Doraville Plant. He was a corporal in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II, was with the military police, worked with B29 bombers, and served in India and China. Mr. Irwin was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah J. Ware Irwin; and a son, Van Irwin.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Judy Irwin, Braselton; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 24, at 2 p.m., in the Smith Memory Chapel with Chaplain Maitland LaForce officiating. Burial will be in Statham City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Gonzalez
WINDER - Charlotte Dephyne Gonzalez, 57, died Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Born in Leeds, Ala., she was the daughter of William Wallace of Brunswick and Bernice Wallace of Winder. She was a waitress. Mrs. Gonzalez was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Rister; granddaughter, Clara Jordan; and brother Shelton Wallace.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Dwayne and Tammy Posey, Oneida, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Katti and Kevin Senior, Winder, and Laura and Al Terry, Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Judy Wallace, Loganville; and sister, Lynn Rettenmaier, Winder.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 22, at 4 p.m., at the Bethlehem First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Leeds, Ala., she was the daughter of William Wallace of Brunswick and Bernice Wallace of Winder. She was a waitress. Mrs. Gonzalez was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Rister; granddaughter, Clara Jordan; and brother Shelton Wallace.
Survivors in addition to her parents include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Dwayne and Tammy Posey, Oneida, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Katti and Kevin Senior, Winder, and Laura and Al Terry, Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Judy Wallace, Loganville; and sister, Lynn Rettenmaier, Winder.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 22, at 4 p.m., at the Bethlehem First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Bradley
AUBURN - Hazel Bradley, 90, died Friday, September 18, 2009.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Boss and Martha Kennedy Peppers. She was a retired hairdresser and was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her husband, E.M. “Brad” Bradley, Jr.; a sister, Ardell Edwards; and brother, Branson Peppers.
Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Bradley Foley, Winder; grandchildren, Christa (Rob) Fellas, Manassas, Va., and Michael (Adrienne) Foley, Winder; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Willie Mae Brady, Tucker, and LaRue Harbin, Canton; brothers, Jack Peppers and Eugene Peppers, both of Auburn; friend, Darlene Mastin, Lawrenceville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 21, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Boss and Martha Kennedy Peppers. She was a retired hairdresser and was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her husband, E.M. “Brad” Bradley, Jr.; a sister, Ardell Edwards; and brother, Branson Peppers.
Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Bradley Foley, Winder; grandchildren, Christa (Rob) Fellas, Manassas, Va., and Michael (Adrienne) Foley, Winder; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Willie Mae Brady, Tucker, and LaRue Harbin, Canton; brothers, Jack Peppers and Eugene Peppers, both of Auburn; friend, Darlene Mastin, Lawrenceville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 21, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jo Martin
WINDER – Betty Jo Martin, 71, died Monday, September 7, 2009.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Tom and Hester Lou Webb Hendrix. She had been employed by Street Wires.
Survivors include a son, Phill Boss, Winder; sister, Lou Nell Williams, Statham, Sarah Rutledge and Bobbie Cain, both of Winder; and several nieces and nephews.
There are no services planned.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Tom and Hester Lou Webb Hendrix. She had been employed by Street Wires.
Survivors include a son, Phill Boss, Winder; sister, Lou Nell Williams, Statham, Sarah Rutledge and Bobbie Cain, both of Winder; and several nieces and nephews.
There are no services planned.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Mae Lenzy
ATHENS - Annie Mae Lenzy, 77, formerly of Barrow County, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
She had lived at the University Nursing Home for the last 16 years. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rosa Lee Pittard. Mrs. Lenzy was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Lindsey; and sisters, Daisy Johnson, Valerie Moore and Mattie Sue Pope.
Survivors include daughters, Diane Lindsey, Johnny Mae Lenzy and Rosalee Norman; ten grandchildren, Paula Sheats, Ulanda and Dewayne Bradford, Joevelyn Moore, Latonya Hunter, Kristy and Antonio Patmon, Stacy Norman, Tammy Lenzy, Tasha Norman, and Sholonda Norman; 12 great-grandchildren, Kierras Harris, Roshanda Norman, Tierras Lenzy, Lamichael Lenzy, Omario Patmon, Christian Long, Dairion Peters, Theotis Pope, Cierral Moore, Freddrick Hunter Jr., and Derrick Starks Jr.; one great-great-grandchild, Alexi Aniua Z’nae Harris; sister; Nancy Hankerson, Atlanta; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 8, from Greater Barber Creek Church in Statham. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
She had lived at the University Nursing Home for the last 16 years. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rosa Lee Pittard. Mrs. Lenzy was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Lindsey; and sisters, Daisy Johnson, Valerie Moore and Mattie Sue Pope.
Survivors include daughters, Diane Lindsey, Johnny Mae Lenzy and Rosalee Norman; ten grandchildren, Paula Sheats, Ulanda and Dewayne Bradford, Joevelyn Moore, Latonya Hunter, Kristy and Antonio Patmon, Stacy Norman, Tammy Lenzy, Tasha Norman, and Sholonda Norman; 12 great-grandchildren, Kierras Harris, Roshanda Norman, Tierras Lenzy, Lamichael Lenzy, Omario Patmon, Christian Long, Dairion Peters, Theotis Pope, Cierral Moore, Freddrick Hunter Jr., and Derrick Starks Jr.; one great-great-grandchild, Alexi Aniua Z’nae Harris; sister; Nancy Hankerson, Atlanta; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 8, from Greater Barber Creek Church in Statham. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Sandy’ Segars
CARTERSVILLE – Sandra L. “Sandy” Segars, 59, died Friday, September 4, 2009.
Born in Athens on August 6, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Brunell S. and Winifred Gordon Lay. She was a native of Winder and had been a resident of Cartersville since 1985. She was a member of the Sam Jones United Methodist Church in Cartersville, where she was chairperson of the Joy Link. She was also the former treasurer of the Sam Jones United Methodist Church Women. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend, and was an active community volunteer and school volunteer. Mrs. Segars was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Hamilton; and father-in-law, Edwin Segars.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff Segars; daughter, Ashley Segars; son and fiancé, Jake Segars and Jessica Anderson; sister, Linn Carlyle, Winder; mother-in-law, Lucille Segars, Winder; sisters-in-law, Janet Segars and Lisa and Keith Maloof, all of Winder; brother-in-law, Paul Hamilton, Winder; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8, at 10 a.m., from the Sam Jones United Methodist Church in Cartersville, with Bill Burch, the Revs. DeDe Lawson and Martha Fielden officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder with the Rev. Tony Coggins and DeDe Lawson officiating. Pallbearers will be Jake Segars, Tyler Maloof, Tanner Maloof, J.T. Carlyle, Jimmy Little and Tony Coggins. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Joy Link at Sam Jones. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, September 7, from 5 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sam Jones United Methodist Church Building Fund, 100 Church St., Cartersville, GA 30120, or the Bartow Relay for Life, 1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd., Suite 280, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens on August 6, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Brunell S. and Winifred Gordon Lay. She was a native of Winder and had been a resident of Cartersville since 1985. She was a member of the Sam Jones United Methodist Church in Cartersville, where she was chairperson of the Joy Link. She was also the former treasurer of the Sam Jones United Methodist Church Women. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend, and was an active community volunteer and school volunteer. Mrs. Segars was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Hamilton; and father-in-law, Edwin Segars.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff Segars; daughter, Ashley Segars; son and fiancé, Jake Segars and Jessica Anderson; sister, Linn Carlyle, Winder; mother-in-law, Lucille Segars, Winder; sisters-in-law, Janet Segars and Lisa and Keith Maloof, all of Winder; brother-in-law, Paul Hamilton, Winder; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8, at 10 a.m., from the Sam Jones United Methodist Church in Cartersville, with Bill Burch, the Revs. DeDe Lawson and Martha Fielden officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder with the Rev. Tony Coggins and DeDe Lawson officiating. Pallbearers will be Jake Segars, Tyler Maloof, Tanner Maloof, J.T. Carlyle, Jimmy Little and Tony Coggins. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Joy Link at Sam Jones. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, September 7, from 5 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sam Jones United Methodist Church Building Fund, 100 Church St., Cartersville, GA 30120, or the Bartow Relay for Life, 1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd., Suite 280, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, is in charge of arrangements.
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