WINDER – Joanna Moseley, 78, died Thursday, October 29, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Nobie Harris McElroy. She was a member of Winder First Christian Church and was the youngest of eight children. She had worked with the Winder Housing Authority for many years before working for Graham Cleaners for 20 years. Mrs. Moseley was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Moseley Jr.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clevey and Sherry Moseley, Winder; grandson, Andrew Moseley, Winder; nieces and nephews, Ernerst Graham, Patricia Parker, Sonny Cobb, Cheryl Fincher, and Kathy Morrison; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Christian Church, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County - Topics from October, 2009
Carolyn Roberts
WINDER - Carolyn Roberts, 66, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kate Page Crowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clifford Roberts; and brother, James Crowe. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Winder Church of The Lord Jesus Christ and was a retired seamstress.
Survivors include children, Scott Roberts, Arcade, Stanley Roberts and Cindy Cannon, both of Winder; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Crowe, Conyers, and the Rev. Hugh Crowe, Helena; sisters, Nancy Anglin, Jefferson, and Marie Harrison, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. David Crowe and Hugh Crowe officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kate Page Crowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clifford Roberts; and brother, James Crowe. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Winder Church of The Lord Jesus Christ and was a retired seamstress.
Survivors include children, Scott Roberts, Arcade, Stanley Roberts and Cindy Cannon, both of Winder; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Crowe, Conyers, and the Rev. Hugh Crowe, Helena; sisters, Nancy Anglin, Jefferson, and Marie Harrison, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. David Crowe and Hugh Crowe officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Frances Hutchins
LAWRENCEVILLE – Frances Hardigree Hutchins, 79, died Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Born on May 13, 1930, in Hoschton, she was the daughter of the late Thedford and Varie Allen. She lived in Lawrenceville for 25 years, having moved from Oakwood. She spent her life dedicated to her family and her work, and was a member of the Center United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hutchins was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hutchins; a son, Terry Phillip Hardigree; and brother, Leroy Allen.
Survivors include children, Twanda and Bruce McElreath, Bethlehem, Tyron and Donna Hardigree, Dawsonville; sisters, Sue Meadows, Lawrenceville, Gloria “Priss” Clark, Hoschton; brothers, Bill Allen and Donald Allen, both of Hoschton; grandchildren, Ron Hardigree, Todd Hardigree, Cindy Hardigree, Aamna “Brandi” Khan, Terry Garrett, Jared Hardigree, Cameron Hardigree; eight great-grandchildren; and a special friend, George Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31, at 2 p.m., at the Center United Methodist Church in Hoschton with the Rev. Clinton Wise officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The remains will be placed in state at 1:30.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. Friday, October 30, at 7201 Jackson Trail, Hoschton, GA 30548.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 13, 1930, in Hoschton, she was the daughter of the late Thedford and Varie Allen. She lived in Lawrenceville for 25 years, having moved from Oakwood. She spent her life dedicated to her family and her work, and was a member of the Center United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hutchins was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hutchins; a son, Terry Phillip Hardigree; and brother, Leroy Allen.
Survivors include children, Twanda and Bruce McElreath, Bethlehem, Tyron and Donna Hardigree, Dawsonville; sisters, Sue Meadows, Lawrenceville, Gloria “Priss” Clark, Hoschton; brothers, Bill Allen and Donald Allen, both of Hoschton; grandchildren, Ron Hardigree, Todd Hardigree, Cindy Hardigree, Aamna “Brandi” Khan, Terry Garrett, Jared Hardigree, Cameron Hardigree; eight great-grandchildren; and a special friend, George Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31, at 2 p.m., at the Center United Methodist Church in Hoschton with the Rev. Clinton Wise officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The remains will be placed in state at 1:30.
The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. Friday, October 30, at 7201 Jackson Trail, Hoschton, GA 30548.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Wilson
MONROE – Roy J. Wilson, 89, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
Born in Marion County, Ind., he was the son of the late Leo Harold and Alvina L. Stegemiller Wilson. He was a member of the Winder Wesleyan Church, member of the Rolls Royce Owners Club, Antique Car Club of America, and the Packard Antique Car Club. He served as Master Sgt. in the United States Army during World War II and in the European Theater.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Wilson, Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Patricia Wilson, Dacula; daughter, Vicki Wilson, Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Kristopher Wilson and Kimberly Wilson, both of Dacula; great-grandchildren, Margaret Jane Wilson and Charlotte Mae Wilson; and a sister, Ruth Gillespie, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Entombment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Marion County, Ind., he was the son of the late Leo Harold and Alvina L. Stegemiller Wilson. He was a member of the Winder Wesleyan Church, member of the Rolls Royce Owners Club, Antique Car Club of America, and the Packard Antique Car Club. He served as Master Sgt. in the United States Army during World War II and in the European Theater.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Wilson, Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Patricia Wilson, Dacula; daughter, Vicki Wilson, Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Kristopher Wilson and Kimberly Wilson, both of Dacula; great-grandchildren, Margaret Jane Wilson and Charlotte Mae Wilson; and a sister, Ruth Gillespie, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Entombment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Becky Tibbitts
AUBURN - Becky Hatcher Tibbitts, 30, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
Born in Polk County, Fla., she was the daughter of mother and stepfather, Kathy Hatcher and Stan Allen, Winder, and father and stepmother, Ray and Debbie Hatcher, Lakeland, Fla. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. Mrs. Tibbitts was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Hatcher.
Survivors include her husband, George Tibbitts, Auburn; son, Lewis Thomas Tibbitts, Jr., Auburn; daughters, Kathryn Sue Ann Tibbitts and Rebecca Elaine Tibbitts, both of Auburn; grandparents, William and Lorraine Hatcher, Lakeland, Fla. and Shirley Row, Brandon, Fla.; brother, David Hatcher, Lakeland, Fla.; sisters, Alicia Walton, Locust Grove, and Danielle Anderson, Richmond, Va.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Taylor officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Polk County, Fla., she was the daughter of mother and stepfather, Kathy Hatcher and Stan Allen, Winder, and father and stepmother, Ray and Debbie Hatcher, Lakeland, Fla. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. Mrs. Tibbitts was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Hatcher.
Survivors include her husband, George Tibbitts, Auburn; son, Lewis Thomas Tibbitts, Jr., Auburn; daughters, Kathryn Sue Ann Tibbitts and Rebecca Elaine Tibbitts, both of Auburn; grandparents, William and Lorraine Hatcher, Lakeland, Fla. and Shirley Row, Brandon, Fla.; brother, David Hatcher, Lakeland, Fla.; sisters, Alicia Walton, Locust Grove, and Danielle Anderson, Richmond, Va.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Taylor officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Michael Sturgeon
WINDER – Michael W. Sturgeon, 51, died Monday, October 12, 2009.
Born in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of the late Irvin Sturgeon and mother and stepfather, Marian and Jerry Harvey. He was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Sturgeon was preceded in death by siblings, Tommy Sturgeon and Lisa Marie Bridges.
Survivors include brothers and sister-in-law, Danny and Jean Sturgeon and Stevie Sturgeon, all of Winder, Terry Sturgeon and Gary Sturgeon, both of Lawrenceville, Scott Sturgeon, Utah; and sisters, Shelia and David Wood, Winder, Sherry Harvey and Mike Johnson, Auburn, and JoAnn Murdock, Utah.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 16, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Joe Brock and Johnnie Wright officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 15, at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of the late Irvin Sturgeon and mother and stepfather, Marian and Jerry Harvey. He was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Sturgeon was preceded in death by siblings, Tommy Sturgeon and Lisa Marie Bridges.
Survivors include brothers and sister-in-law, Danny and Jean Sturgeon and Stevie Sturgeon, all of Winder, Terry Sturgeon and Gary Sturgeon, both of Lawrenceville, Scott Sturgeon, Utah; and sisters, Shelia and David Wood, Winder, Sherry Harvey and Mike Johnson, Auburn, and JoAnn Murdock, Utah.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 16, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Joe Brock and Johnnie Wright officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 15, at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Ciciro Hall
WINDER - Ciciro Hall, 83, died Monday, October 12, 2009.
Born in Seminole County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Mansel and Martha Spinks Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Mae Chambers Hall; a son, Leon C. Hall; and brothers, Edgar Hall and Robert Lee Hall. Mr. Hall was a retiree of Johns-Manville Corporation.
Survivors include children and spouses, Shirley Cronic and Keith Nichols, Juanita Martin, Kathy and Junior Palmer, all of Winder, Sue and Tony Yarberry, Conyers, Estelle and Donnie Webb, Bogart, Nancy and William Miller, Statham; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; friend, Tracey Matheny, Winder; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Horace and Mary Lou Chambers, Winder, Frances Chambers Hall, Bethlehem; cousin, Tom Gasaway, Winder; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 14, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Bishop Wayne Moore and Mr. Asa Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 13, at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Seminole County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Mansel and Martha Spinks Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Mae Chambers Hall; a son, Leon C. Hall; and brothers, Edgar Hall and Robert Lee Hall. Mr. Hall was a retiree of Johns-Manville Corporation.
Survivors include children and spouses, Shirley Cronic and Keith Nichols, Juanita Martin, Kathy and Junior Palmer, all of Winder, Sue and Tony Yarberry, Conyers, Estelle and Donnie Webb, Bogart, Nancy and William Miller, Statham; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; friend, Tracey Matheny, Winder; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Horace and Mary Lou Chambers, Winder, Frances Chambers Hall, Bethlehem; cousin, Tom Gasaway, Winder; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 14, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Bishop Wayne Moore and Mr. Asa Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 13, at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Banks
WINDER – Lois C. Banks, 91, died Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Born in Statham, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Lena Mobley Casper. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and was retired from Barrow Manufacturing. Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Stanton M. Banks; and brothers, Edward, Arthur Due and Felton Casper.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Ray and Linda Banks and Dennis Banks, all of Winder; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Billy Ray Banks officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leisure Services at Winder Health Care.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Statham, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Lena Mobley Casper. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and was retired from Barrow Manufacturing. Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Stanton M. Banks; and brothers, Edward, Arthur Due and Felton Casper.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Ray and Linda Banks and Dennis Banks, all of Winder; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Billy Ray Banks officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, October 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leisure Services at Winder Health Care.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Jackson
WINDER - Ruth Jackson, 81, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Burse and Lillie Rowe Meadows. A member of Union Baptist Church, she worked for David's Fine Foods for many years. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Jackson.
Survivors include a son Calvin Jackson, Macon; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Steve Carter and Cathy and Jerry Montgomery, all of Winder; grandchildren, Celena Hooper and William and Ashley Jackson; great-grandchildren, Bryson and Abigail Jackson; and sister, Dot Broach, Monroe.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 8, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Walden officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Winder Health Care - Activities Department, 263 East May St., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Burse and Lillie Rowe Meadows. A member of Union Baptist Church, she worked for David's Fine Foods for many years. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Jackson.
Survivors include a son Calvin Jackson, Macon; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Steve Carter and Cathy and Jerry Montgomery, all of Winder; grandchildren, Celena Hooper and William and Ashley Jackson; great-grandchildren, Bryson and Abigail Jackson; and sister, Dot Broach, Monroe.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 8, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Walden officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Winder Health Care - Activities Department, 263 East May St., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Bob Howe
HOSCHTON - Bob Howe, 79, died Saturday, October 3, 2009.
He was the son of the late Ray and Dorothy Hollowell Howe. Reared in Mobile, Ala., he was a former resident of DeKalb County and had resided in Hoschton for the past 11 years. Mr. Howe served in the United States Army from July 2, 1949 to April 4, 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the 187th Regimental Airborne Combat Team. He was decorated with four Battle Stars, an Arrowhead, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Wings, Korean War Ribbon, U. N. Ribbon and Japanese Occupation Ribbon. Mr. Howe was a member of the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was a former president of Midway Little League in DeKalb County and coached little league baseball and football and also had played minor league baseball.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Gavin Howe, Hoschton; daughter, Jennifer Howe Henriott, of St. Augustine, Fla.; son, Redd Vincent Howe, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Corry Redd Howe, Ryan Brandon Howe, Mark Grover Henriott, Jr., Alexandra Howe Henriott, Megan Carter and Will Carter.
A graveside service with military honors was held Monday, October 5, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Hoffman officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Ray and Dorothy Hollowell Howe. Reared in Mobile, Ala., he was a former resident of DeKalb County and had resided in Hoschton for the past 11 years. Mr. Howe served in the United States Army from July 2, 1949 to April 4, 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the 187th Regimental Airborne Combat Team. He was decorated with four Battle Stars, an Arrowhead, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Wings, Korean War Ribbon, U. N. Ribbon and Japanese Occupation Ribbon. Mr. Howe was a member of the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was a former president of Midway Little League in DeKalb County and coached little league baseball and football and also had played minor league baseball.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Gavin Howe, Hoschton; daughter, Jennifer Howe Henriott, of St. Augustine, Fla.; son, Redd Vincent Howe, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Corry Redd Howe, Ryan Brandon Howe, Mark Grover Henriott, Jr., Alexandra Howe Henriott, Megan Carter and Will Carter.
A graveside service with military honors was held Monday, October 5, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Hoffman officiating.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
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