WINDER – George H. Sammons, 76, died Monday, March 29, 2010.
He was born on January 17, 1934, in Williamsburg, Ky. and was retired from the City of Winder in Winder. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Clara Dalton Sammons, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Carol Sammons and Larry and Joyce Sammons, all of Auburn; grandchildren, Alicia Holt, Crystal Sammons, Steven Sammons and Trevor Sammons; great-grandson, Landon Holt; sisters, Beulah Mae Hamilton, Toledo, Ohio, and Eulavee McCoy, Williamsburg, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Buster Green and Larry Youngblood officiating. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9 p.m.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County - Topics from March, 2010
Louis Arena Jr.
NORCROSS - Louis Frank Arena Jr., 72, died Friday, March 26, 2010.
Born in Tomkins Cove, N.Y., he was the son Mary Covati Arena of Stoney Point, N.Y. and the late Louis Frank Arena Sr. Mr. Arena was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Franklin Arena. He attended Trinity Baptist Church and was a salesperson for Modern Systems International.
Survivors in addition to his mother include daughter and son-in-law, Farrah and Chad Mashburn, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Beth Franklin, Glendale, Ariz.; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 30, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Revs. Richard Cole and Heath Kennedy officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Tomkins Cove, N.Y., he was the son Mary Covati Arena of Stoney Point, N.Y. and the late Louis Frank Arena Sr. Mr. Arena was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Franklin Arena. He attended Trinity Baptist Church and was a salesperson for Modern Systems International.
Survivors in addition to his mother include daughter and son-in-law, Farrah and Chad Mashburn, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Beth Franklin, Glendale, Ariz.; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 30, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Revs. Richard Cole and Heath Kennedy officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Pete’ Crawford
WINDER – Eulice “Pete” Crawford III, 80, died Saturday, March 27, 2010.
Born in Cuthbert, he was the son of the late Eulice H. Crawford Jr. and Mary Perkins Ware and stepfather, the late James Ware. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winder and was veteran of the United States Navy having served in Korea.
Survivors include his wife Freta O’Shields Crawford, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Pam Martin and Mike and Laurie Martin, all of Winder and Kyle Crawford, Menton, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jessie Steedley, Haley Harrison, Ryan Martin and Kerrigan Martin; and great-grandchildren, Laura Kate Steedley and Hawkins Martin Harrison.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 30, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 29 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barrow County Benevolence Ministries, P.O. Box 1553, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cuthbert, he was the son of the late Eulice H. Crawford Jr. and Mary Perkins Ware and stepfather, the late James Ware. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winder and was veteran of the United States Navy having served in Korea.
Survivors include his wife Freta O’Shields Crawford, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Pam Martin and Mike and Laurie Martin, all of Winder and Kyle Crawford, Menton, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jessie Steedley, Haley Harrison, Ryan Martin and Kerrigan Martin; and great-grandchildren, Laura Kate Steedley and Hawkins Martin Harrison.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 30, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 29 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barrow County Benevolence Ministries, P.O. Box 1553, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Tom’ Thornton
BRASELTON – Lenox Thompson “Tom” Thornton, 86, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at New Horizon’s West Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born on May 11, 1924, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Lenox and Eva Thompson Thornton. He was a retired teacher at Boys High School in Atlanta, was a member of Chestnut Mt. Presbyterian Church and a member of the Winder Kiwanis Club. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II.
Memorial services are to be held Thursday, March 25, at 2 p.m., at Chestnut Mt. Presbyterian Church with the Revs. John Batusic and Kennedy Smart officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chestnut Mt. Presbyterian Church, 4675 Winder Hwy., Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 11, 1924, in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Lenox and Eva Thompson Thornton. He was a retired teacher at Boys High School in Atlanta, was a member of Chestnut Mt. Presbyterian Church and a member of the Winder Kiwanis Club. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II.
Memorial services are to be held Thursday, March 25, at 2 p.m., at Chestnut Mt. Presbyterian Church with the Revs. John Batusic and Kennedy Smart officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chestnut Mt. Presbyterian Church, 4675 Winder Hwy., Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Madeline Watkins
WINDER - Madeline Watkins, 87, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie Austin Dunagan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mayfield Watkins; and a daughter, Patricia Sims. Mrs. Watkins was a retired seamstress with Cherokee Manufacturing Company of Winder and had attended Cornerstone Christian Church.
Survivors include sons, Buddy Sims and Phil Sims, both of Winder; grandchildren, Robin Hetherington, Lawrenceville, Nicole Simmons, Braselton, Danny Sims and Ray Sims, both of Winder; six great-children; sister, Mary Willie Thompson, Bethlehem; and nephews, Derrell Thompson and Randy Thompson, both of Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 18, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 17, 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 Charlie and Hattie Austin Dunagan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mayfield Watkins; and a daughter, Patricia Sims. Mrs. Watkins was a retired seamstress with Cherokee Manufacturing Company of Winder and had attended Cornerstone Christian Church.
Survivors include sons, Buddy Sims and Phil Sims, both of Winder; grandchildren, Robin Hetherington, Lawrenceville, Nicole Simmons, Braselton, Danny Sims and Ray Sims, both of Winder; six great-children; sister, Mary Willie Thompson, Bethlehem; and nephews, Derrell Thompson and Randy Thompson, both of Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 18, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Denise’ Matthews
Carolyn “Denise” Matthews, 58, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Born in 1951, she was the daughter of Edna L. Matthews and the late Clarence H. Matthews. Mrs. Matthews was preceded in death by a son, Dean Eberhart; brother, Rusty Matthews; and sisters, Donna Fortson, Patrice Ayers and Carol Matthews.
Survivors include daughters, Penny Waters and Melissa Giles; grandchildren, Summer Waters, Madison Waters, Georgia Giles and Faith Eberhart.
Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p.m., from the Antioch Methodist Church with Pastor Don Clark officiating.
Born in 1951, she was the daughter of Edna L. Matthews and the late Clarence H. Matthews. Mrs. Matthews was preceded in death by a son, Dean Eberhart; brother, Rusty Matthews; and sisters, Donna Fortson, Patrice Ayers and Carol Matthews.
Survivors include daughters, Penny Waters and Melissa Giles; grandchildren, Summer Waters, Madison Waters, Georgia Giles and Faith Eberhart.
Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p.m., from the Antioch Methodist Church with Pastor Don Clark officiating.
William Smith
STATHAM – William R. Smith, 83, died Sunday, March 14, 2010.
Born in Winder, he was the son of the late Macon and Grace Thomas Smith. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, member of Statham Masonic Lodge, member of the Statham American Legion, and was one of the original members of the Statham Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a brother and a sister, Lovic Smith and Oretha Wood.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Roberts Smith, Statham; and daughters, Vicky and Patricia Smith, Statham.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Ronnie Healan, Lamar Casper and Brad Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605, or Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 1975 Hwy. 82, Statham, GA 30606.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder, he was the son of the late Macon and Grace Thomas Smith. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, member of Statham Masonic Lodge, member of the Statham American Legion, and was one of the original members of the Statham Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a brother and a sister, Lovic Smith and Oretha Wood.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Roberts Smith, Statham; and daughters, Vicky and Patricia Smith, Statham.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Ronnie Healan, Lamar Casper and Brad Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605, or Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 1975 Hwy. 82, Statham, GA 30606.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Miriam Wallace
WINDER - Miriam Wallace, 84, died Thursday, March 11, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruth Hardigree Lyle. A member of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, she was a retiree of Superior Garment Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. “Jink” Wallace.
Survivors include children, Linda and H. N. Pannell, Jr., Charleston, S.C., Barbara and Clifton Shedd, Tim and Kathy Wallace, all of Winder; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m., from the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Parker Benson and Dennis Dodge officiating. The remains will be placed in state at the church at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 12, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, GA 30620 or Southern Hospice Care, 5095 Jefferson Rd., Suite 110, Athens, GA 30607.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruth Hardigree Lyle. A member of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, she was a retiree of Superior Garment Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. “Jink” Wallace.
Survivors include children, Linda and H. N. Pannell, Jr., Charleston, S.C., Barbara and Clifton Shedd, Tim and Kathy Wallace, all of Winder; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m., from the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Parker Benson and Dennis Dodge officiating. The remains will be placed in state at the church at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 12, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, GA 30620 or Southern Hospice Care, 5095 Jefferson Rd., Suite 110, Athens, GA 30607.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lee Buchanan
WINDER – Mary Lee Buchanan, 89, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Ruby L. Sharpton Herndon. She was a member of the Pentecost Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Buchanan was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Buchanan; and a daughter, Carol Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Beth Buchanan, Bethlehem; daughter, Gail Buchanan, Winder; grandchildren, Alicia Henderson, Lance Buchanan, Christopher Smith; great-grandchildren, Daniel Henderson and Brianna Henderson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, at 11 a.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Kerry Walker officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 11, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Ruby L. Sharpton Herndon. She was a member of the Pentecost Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Buchanan was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Buchanan; and a daughter, Carol Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Beth Buchanan, Bethlehem; daughter, Gail Buchanan, Winder; grandchildren, Alicia Henderson, Lance Buchanan, Christopher Smith; great-grandchildren, Daniel Henderson and Brianna Henderson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 12, at 11 a.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Kerry Walker officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 11, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jean Blanton
WINDER – Betty Jean Blanton, 62, formerly of Atlanta, died Monday, March 8, 2010.
She was born in Fulton County, the daughter of the late William B. Blanton Jr. and Lucille N. Blanton. She was a member of Atlanta First Baptist Church. Mrs. Blanton was preceded in death by a special aunt, Pauline Blanton Holden.
Survivors include a paternal aunt and uncle, Betty and Reyno Petree, Winder; and many cousins.
Graveside services were held Thursday, March 11, from the Blanton Family cemetery in Talbot County with the Rev. Dan Brown officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Fulton County, the daughter of the late William B. Blanton Jr. and Lucille N. Blanton. She was a member of Atlanta First Baptist Church. Mrs. Blanton was preceded in death by a special aunt, Pauline Blanton Holden.
Survivors include a paternal aunt and uncle, Betty and Reyno Petree, Winder; and many cousins.
Graveside services were held Thursday, March 11, from the Blanton Family cemetery in Talbot County with the Rev. Dan Brown officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
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