GAINESVILLE – Murl Clay Garoutte, 92, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Lawrence County, Mo., he was the son of the late Walker and Anna Clay (Fugitt) Garoutte. He owned and operated a feed mill in Marionvile, Mo. and was of the Methodist denomination. Mr. Garoutte was preceded in death by his wife, Lucinda Jane (Rickman) Garoutte.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Mike Freeman; grandchildren, Melissa Carroll, Gainesville, and Mark Garoutte, California; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Marionville, Mo. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County - Topics from July, 2010
Joan Holcomb
FLOWERY BRANCH – Joan Holcomb, 57, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness.
She received her Bachelor of Science Degree at Trenton State College in New Jersey and completed the Master’s Program at the University of Tennessee. Joan worked in the transplant department of Emory Hospital. She was an accomplished sailor and past commodore of Lake Lanier Sailing Club and Barefoot Sailing Club. She shared a love for her Lord and served as organist of the Flowery Branch United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, E. Dean Holcomb, Flowery Branch; and a sister-in-law, Connie Sears, Flowery Branch.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m., from the Flowery Branch United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Ingram officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She received her Bachelor of Science Degree at Trenton State College in New Jersey and completed the Master’s Program at the University of Tennessee. Joan worked in the transplant department of Emory Hospital. She was an accomplished sailor and past commodore of Lake Lanier Sailing Club and Barefoot Sailing Club. She shared a love for her Lord and served as organist of the Flowery Branch United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, E. Dean Holcomb, Flowery Branch; and a sister-in-law, Connie Sears, Flowery Branch.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m., from the Flowery Branch United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Ingram officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Klondike’ Bridges
GAINESVILLE – Howard Thomas “Klondike” Bridges, 86, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Talmo, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Taylor Bridges. He had lived in Hall County for over 46 years. Retired from the USDA where he worked as an inspector, he was a graduate of the Martin Institute and served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a former member of the V.F.W. and the Gainesville Elks Club, was a member of the Paul E. Bolding Post #7 American Legion and the Riverbend Baptist Church. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bagwell Bridges.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Becky Fauscett and Jim Harrison, Gainesville/Hiawassee; grandchildren, Kathy Fauscett, Gainesville, Ginger Fauscett, Savannah, Nathan and Ginny Fauscett, Clermont; step children, Ben and Sherri Harrison and Wendi and Mike Scheidegger, all of Dahlonega, Cam and Dru Harrison, Amelia Island, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Ansley Fauscett, Clermont, and Sophie Scheidegger, Dahlonega; sister, Nora Tolbert, Jefferson; niece, Beth Carter, Baldwin; nephews, Fred Tolbert, Marietta, and Jim Bridges, Tucson, Ariz.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. His nephew, the Rev. Jim Bridges, will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Emory Eye Clinic, c/o David Woolf, 1365-B Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30322.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Talmo, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Taylor Bridges. He had lived in Hall County for over 46 years. Retired from the USDA where he worked as an inspector, he was a graduate of the Martin Institute and served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a former member of the V.F.W. and the Gainesville Elks Club, was a member of the Paul E. Bolding Post #7 American Legion and the Riverbend Baptist Church. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Bagwell Bridges.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Becky Fauscett and Jim Harrison, Gainesville/Hiawassee; grandchildren, Kathy Fauscett, Gainesville, Ginger Fauscett, Savannah, Nathan and Ginny Fauscett, Clermont; step children, Ben and Sherri Harrison and Wendi and Mike Scheidegger, all of Dahlonega, Cam and Dru Harrison, Amelia Island, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Ansley Fauscett, Clermont, and Sophie Scheidegger, Dahlonega; sister, Nora Tolbert, Jefferson; niece, Beth Carter, Baldwin; nephews, Fred Tolbert, Marietta, and Jim Bridges, Tucson, Ariz.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. His nephew, the Rev. Jim Bridges, will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Emory Eye Clinic, c/o David Woolf, 1365-B Clifton Rd., Atlanta, GA 30322.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
'Nanny” Roberts
FLOWERY BRANCH - Retha "Nanny" Jane Roberts, 88, died very peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at her residence, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
She was born in White County, the daughter of the late Johnny Roberts and Callie (Jarrard) Roberts Potts. She retired from being a seamstress from Brown’s in Atlanta, The Home Place of Gainesville, and cleaning houses. She enjoyed being with family and friends and loved cooking for them. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, watching TV (especially her ╥stories╙), flowers, gardening and playing with her grandchildren and her dog, Precious. She was so many things to so many people. Nanny was always, always there for anyone who needed her. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by sisters, Odell Whitley, Ruby Hopper, Pauline Dingler, and Johnnie Lou Roberts; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Hoyt and Lillie Roberts, Earl and Lois Roberts, brothers, George Roberts and E.K. Roberts; brother-in-law, Guy Alexander; special niece, Donna Lynn Dingler; and a grandson-in-law, Josh Sosebee.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Williams, Flowery Branch; granddaughters, Sherry Williams and Cindy Williams, both of Flowery Branch; other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Bridget Sosebee, (Hannah, Rebecca, Joseph), Kelly Pichon (Isaac, Mekaila), Katrina Brock (Abigail); sister, Lucille Alexander, Cleveland; special nephews, Ricky Dingler and Russell Dingler; sister-in-law, Runette Roberts; and brother-in-law, Gary Hopper; her very loving protective dog, Precious; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland. The family will receive friends from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in White County, the daughter of the late Johnny Roberts and Callie (Jarrard) Roberts Potts. She retired from being a seamstress from Brown’s in Atlanta, The Home Place of Gainesville, and cleaning houses. She enjoyed being with family and friends and loved cooking for them. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, watching TV (especially her ╥stories╙), flowers, gardening and playing with her grandchildren and her dog, Precious. She was so many things to so many people. Nanny was always, always there for anyone who needed her. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by sisters, Odell Whitley, Ruby Hopper, Pauline Dingler, and Johnnie Lou Roberts; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Hoyt and Lillie Roberts, Earl and Lois Roberts, brothers, George Roberts and E.K. Roberts; brother-in-law, Guy Alexander; special niece, Donna Lynn Dingler; and a grandson-in-law, Josh Sosebee.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Williams, Flowery Branch; granddaughters, Sherry Williams and Cindy Williams, both of Flowery Branch; other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Bridget Sosebee, (Hannah, Rebecca, Joseph), Kelly Pichon (Isaac, Mekaila), Katrina Brock (Abigail); sister, Lucille Alexander, Cleveland; special nephews, Ricky Dingler and Russell Dingler; sister-in-law, Runette Roberts; and brother-in-law, Gary Hopper; her very loving protective dog, Precious; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland. The family will receive friends from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Sara Pollock
WINDER - Sara Jean Pollock, 66, died Thursday, July 22, 2010.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Delmas I. and Ruth Nell Stewart Watson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Dean Watson.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Pollock, Winder.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 24, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. David Watson officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Delmas I. and Ruth Nell Stewart Watson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Dean Watson.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Pollock, Winder.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 24, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. David Watson officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Shad’ Zimmer
FLOWERY BRANCH – Phyllis Ann “Shad” Zimmer, 59, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Indianapolis, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Laura Apple Pacey. She was of the Methodist denomination and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Past Grand Adah, Grand Chapter in Florida OES. Mrs. Zimmer was preceded in death by a son, James Lucas Zimmer; and sister, Nancy P. Osteen.
Survivors include F. Robert “Bob” Zimmer, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, Christian and Heather Zimmer, Flowery Branch, and Allen and Crystal Zimmer, Duluth; daughter-in-law, Danyell Zimmer Blalock, Flowery Branch; and a sister, Barbara P. Yamka, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 22, at 11:30 a.m., from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will offer words of encouragement.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Indianapolis, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Laura Apple Pacey. She was of the Methodist denomination and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Past Grand Adah, Grand Chapter in Florida OES. Mrs. Zimmer was preceded in death by a son, James Lucas Zimmer; and sister, Nancy P. Osteen.
Survivors include F. Robert “Bob” Zimmer, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, Christian and Heather Zimmer, Flowery Branch, and Allen and Crystal Zimmer, Duluth; daughter-in-law, Danyell Zimmer Blalock, Flowery Branch; and a sister, Barbara P. Yamka, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 22, at 11:30 a.m., from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will offer words of encouragement.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Evans
WINDER - Rev. Henry Newton Evans, 84, died Thursday, July 15, 2010.
A native of Rome, he was the son of the late Pete and Ella McGuire Evans. He was preceded in death by a brother, James M. Evans. A resident of Barrow County since 1976, Rev. Evans was ordained as a Baptist Minister in 1957. He served as pastor of Carl First Baptist Church for 13 years and Garden Heights Baptist Church for five years.
Rev. Evans was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Shannon Lodge #100, F. & A. M. and was a member of Scottish Rite in Atlanta and was a 33rd Mason. Rev. Evans was employed at Ingles Grocery Store since 1989.
Survivors include his wife, June Putnam Evans, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Patricia Evans, Voluntown, Conn.; daughter, Shelia Smith, Winder; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Sims and Mr. Bill Banks officiating. Burial was in East View Cemetery, Rome, with Masonic and Military Rites. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Carl, 1588 Carl-Bethlehem Road, Auburn, Georgia 30011.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Rome, he was the son of the late Pete and Ella McGuire Evans. He was preceded in death by a brother, James M. Evans. A resident of Barrow County since 1976, Rev. Evans was ordained as a Baptist Minister in 1957. He served as pastor of Carl First Baptist Church for 13 years and Garden Heights Baptist Church for five years.
Rev. Evans was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Shannon Lodge #100, F. & A. M. and was a member of Scottish Rite in Atlanta and was a 33rd Mason. Rev. Evans was employed at Ingles Grocery Store since 1989.
Survivors include his wife, June Putnam Evans, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Patricia Evans, Voluntown, Conn.; daughter, Shelia Smith, Winder; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Sims and Mr. Bill Banks officiating. Burial was in East View Cemetery, Rome, with Masonic and Military Rites. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Carl, 1588 Carl-Bethlehem Road, Auburn, Georgia 30011.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Mae Turner
PENDERGRASS – Dorothy Mae Turner, 73, died Monday, July 19, 2010.
Born on February 10, 1937, in Clover, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cora Lee Dodd Turner. She was an underwriter with the Hartford Life Insurance Company and worked for Levitz and Roberds Furniture Company. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas H. and Bonnie Poole, Whitleyville, Tenn., Frank D. and Robin Poole, Auburn, Robert K. Poole, Pendergrass, and Roy W. and Debbie Poole, Virginia; sisters, Betty J. Jackson, Pendergrass, Margaret Jackson, Jefferson; granddaughters, Katie Poole, Guila Poole, Nicole and David Poole, Kimberly and James Harper; grandsons, Thomas Poole Jr., Roy Poole Jr., Kenneth Pool, William Poole, Joshua Poole; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Hunter officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Park. The visitation will be held Tuesday, July 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 10, 1937, in Clover, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cora Lee Dodd Turner. She was an underwriter with the Hartford Life Insurance Company and worked for Levitz and Roberds Furniture Company. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas H. and Bonnie Poole, Whitleyville, Tenn., Frank D. and Robin Poole, Auburn, Robert K. Poole, Pendergrass, and Roy W. and Debbie Poole, Virginia; sisters, Betty J. Jackson, Pendergrass, Margaret Jackson, Jefferson; granddaughters, Katie Poole, Guila Poole, Nicole and David Poole, Kimberly and James Harper; grandsons, Thomas Poole Jr., Roy Poole Jr., Kenneth Pool, William Poole, Joshua Poole; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Hunter officiating. Burial will be in the Jackson Memorial Park. The visitation will be held Tuesday, July 20, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Virgil Gordon
WINDER - Virgil L. Gordon, 91, died Friday, July 16, 2010.
A Barrow County native, he was the son of the late Judson and Geroline Griffeth Gordon. He was a retired Air Force Sergeant Major and also a P.O.W. of World War II. He was in the 800 Mile March when he was liberated. Mr. Gordon was awarded every Medal the Air Force gave at the time of his retirement including the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and a Silver Star. He was a member of the Winder Moose Lodge, The Winder American Legion, a Life Member of the V.F. W. of Winder and a member of AMVETS, which was named in his and his brother’s honor. Mr. Gordon was of the Baptist denomination. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty G. Gordon; a son, Clark E. Gordon; daughter, Jeroline Gordon; and stepson, John Hamilton.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Gordon, Winder; children, Barbara Gordon, Anderson, S.C., Charles Gordon, Watkinsville, Linda Pruden, Houston, Texas, James Gordon, Auburn, Jack Gordon, Cumming, Cherie Summer, Aiken, S.C, William Gordon, Winder, and Hugh Gordon, Statesboro; stepdaughter, Judy Nijack, Winder; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Monday, July 19, at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Revs. Bobby Allen and Donnie Pennington officiating with full Military Honors.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A Barrow County native, he was the son of the late Judson and Geroline Griffeth Gordon. He was a retired Air Force Sergeant Major and also a P.O.W. of World War II. He was in the 800 Mile March when he was liberated. Mr. Gordon was awarded every Medal the Air Force gave at the time of his retirement including the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and a Silver Star. He was a member of the Winder Moose Lodge, The Winder American Legion, a Life Member of the V.F. W. of Winder and a member of AMVETS, which was named in his and his brother’s honor. Mr. Gordon was of the Baptist denomination. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty G. Gordon; a son, Clark E. Gordon; daughter, Jeroline Gordon; and stepson, John Hamilton.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Gordon, Winder; children, Barbara Gordon, Anderson, S.C., Charles Gordon, Watkinsville, Linda Pruden, Houston, Texas, James Gordon, Auburn, Jack Gordon, Cumming, Cherie Summer, Aiken, S.C, William Gordon, Winder, and Hugh Gordon, Statesboro; stepdaughter, Judy Nijack, Winder; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Monday, July 19, at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Revs. Bobby Allen and Donnie Pennington officiating with full Military Honors.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Talmadge Hanson
WINDER - Talmadge Dwayne Hanson, 53, died Sunday, July 11, 2010.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Will and Bell Hardy Hanson. Mr. Hanson was a heavy equipment operator with Gunter Pipeline Construction in Lawrenceville.
Survivors include children, April Johnson, Winder, and Crystal Hanson, Covington; four grandchildren, Michaela Johnson, Jason Johnson Jr., Emma Johnson and Dylan Montford; sisters, Bernice Hicks and Ruby Glass, both of Jefferson, and Ann Griffin, Winder; brothers, Will Hanson and Robert Hanson, both of Winder, and Charles Hanson, Jefferson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 17, at 1 p.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Monroe.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Will and Bell Hardy Hanson. Mr. Hanson was a heavy equipment operator with Gunter Pipeline Construction in Lawrenceville.
Survivors include children, April Johnson, Winder, and Crystal Hanson, Covington; four grandchildren, Michaela Johnson, Jason Johnson Jr., Emma Johnson and Dylan Montford; sisters, Bernice Hicks and Ruby Glass, both of Jefferson, and Ann Griffin, Winder; brothers, Will Hanson and Robert Hanson, both of Winder, and Charles Hanson, Jefferson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 17, at 1 p.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Monroe.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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