WINDER – Evelyn Patrick Randolph, 102, died Thursday, April 28, 2011.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Bert Emory Patrick Sr. and Ora Tallulah Brown Patrick. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Randolph was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. W.T. Randolph; sons, Dr. R.H. Randolph, Lt. Col. John Randolph, and Dr. W.T. Randolph.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Russell and Richard Russell III, Winder; 12 grandchildren; multiple great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Tootsie Patrick Lay, Winder.
Memorial services will be held Monday, May 2, at 11 a.m. from the Winder First Baptist Church with John Talley officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 1, from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church Building Fund, 625 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, GA 30680, or a charity of your choice.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Clydie King (4-24-11)
WINDER - Clydie M. King, 64, died Sunday, April 24, 2011.
She was the daughter of Bertie Mae Page and the late Ora G. Page. Mrs. King was a retiree of Superior Garment Manufacturing of Winder. She was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, James W. King, Sr., Winder; children, Sandy Fowler, Bethlehem, Connie Wallace, James Wesley King, Jr. and Kimberly Johnson, all of Winder; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Grady Page, Braselton, and Junior Page, Winder.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday, April 26 and 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of Bertie Mae Page and the late Ora G. Page. Mrs. King was a retiree of Superior Garment Manufacturing of Winder. She was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, James W. King, Sr., Winder; children, Sandy Fowler, Bethlehem, Connie Wallace, James Wesley King, Jr. and Kimberly Johnson, all of Winder; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Grady Page, Braselton, and Junior Page, Winder.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday, April 26 and 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Jolynn 'Miss Jo' Farley (4-23-11)
ATHENS - Jolynn "Miss Jo" Farley, 58, let go peacefully Saturday, April 23, 2011, surrounded by her family following a valiant fight with ovarian cancer.
A native of Athens, Mrs. Farley was preceded in death by her parents, George F. and Frances Fuller Venable.
Survivors include her husband, James H. ╥Jim╙ Farley, Sr.; daughter, Tonya (Eric) Wagner, Bogart; son, Michael (Catherine) Farley, Athens; granddaughter, Lacey M. Wagner, Bogart; grandsons, Cael and Aidan Farley, both of Athens; mother-in-law, Lena Evans Farley, Florence, Ala.; stepchildren, Jim Farley, Jr. and Rebecca Crafton, Gulf Shores, Ala.; five step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, April 27, at 3 p.m. at The Church at College Station, formerly Athens First Assembly of God, 1225 College Station Road with the Rev. Ron Langford officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 26, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, (888)-ovarian, or the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, (706) 542-1244.
The family would like to thank Mrs. Farley's many close friends and caregivers. She loved her family and friends without question, and is now in her Father's loving arms to suffer no more. We love you much-much, Nana.
Lord & Stephens, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, Mrs. Farley was preceded in death by her parents, George F. and Frances Fuller Venable.
Survivors include her husband, James H. ╥Jim╙ Farley, Sr.; daughter, Tonya (Eric) Wagner, Bogart; son, Michael (Catherine) Farley, Athens; granddaughter, Lacey M. Wagner, Bogart; grandsons, Cael and Aidan Farley, both of Athens; mother-in-law, Lena Evans Farley, Florence, Ala.; stepchildren, Jim Farley, Jr. and Rebecca Crafton, Gulf Shores, Ala.; five step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, April 27, at 3 p.m. at The Church at College Station, formerly Athens First Assembly of God, 1225 College Station Road with the Rev. Ron Langford officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 26, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, (888)-ovarian, or the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, (706) 542-1244.
The family would like to thank Mrs. Farley's many close friends and caregivers. She loved her family and friends without question, and is now in her Father's loving arms to suffer no more. We love you much-much, Nana.
Lord & Stephens, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Henthorn (4-25-11)
AUBURN – Kenneth Wayne Henthorn, 69, died Friday, April 15, 2011.
Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Claren E. and Signa Herried Henthorn. He was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church and served in the Marine Corp Reserve.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Henthorn, Auburn; a daughter, Sandra; sons, Ted, Gary and Lee; grandchildren, Timmy, Barry, Amber, Kimberlee, Barbie, Charlee, Kenny Lee, Ian and Adrianna.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 17, from the Midway United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Moore officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Claren E. and Signa Herried Henthorn. He was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church and served in the Marine Corp Reserve.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Henthorn, Auburn; a daughter, Sandra; sons, Ted, Gary and Lee; grandchildren, Timmy, Barry, Amber, Kimberlee, Barbie, Charlee, Kenny Lee, Ian and Adrianna.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 17, from the Midway United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Moore officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Lavern Smith (4-19-11)
WINDER – Lavern T. Smith, 87, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011.
Born in Clarke County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Odell and Pearl Brewer Todd. She was a member of the Christian Life Worship Center in Athens. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Marcia Smith, Winder; daughters, Frances Smith and Eva Elder, both of Winder; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Annie Lee Woods, Athens.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Brian Williams officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA 30607.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Odell and Pearl Brewer Todd. She was a member of the Christian Life Worship Center in Athens. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Marcia Smith, Winder; daughters, Frances Smith and Eva Elder, both of Winder; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Annie Lee Woods, Athens.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Brian Williams officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA 30607.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Lavern Smith (4-19-11)
WINDER – Lavern T. Smith, 87, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011.
Born in Clarke County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Odell and Pearl Brewer Todd. She was a member of the Christian Life Worship Center in Athens. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Marcia Smith, Winder; daughters, Frances Smith and Eva Elder, both of Winder; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Annie Lee Woods, Athens.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Brian Williams officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA 30607
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Odell and Pearl Brewer Todd. She was a member of the Christian Life Worship Center in Athens. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Marcia Smith, Winder; daughters, Frances Smith and Eva Elder, both of Winder; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Annie Lee Woods, Athens.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 21, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Brian Williams officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Worship Center, 125 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA 30607
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Grace Whitley (4-10-11)
MONROE - Grace Smith Whitley, 89, died Sunday, April 10, 2011.
A native of Walton County, she was a longtime member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and as a member of the choir. She was employed by Southeastern Garment Company in Monroe, which became Oxford Industries. She retired after 40 years of service.
Mrs. Whitley was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Whitley.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Lucy Whitley, Winder, Jim and Brenda Whitley, Bogart, Charles and Marluce Whitley, Monroe; grandchildren, Bill Whitley Jr., Lee Whitley Canup, James B. Whitley, Christopher Whitley, Shawn Whitley, Michael Tomes, Adam Thompson, Larissa Batista; great-grandson, Jackson Canup; sisters Ann Price and Dot Hunter; and brother Glenn Smith.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 13, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Steven Moon officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.
Meadows Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Walton County, she was a longtime member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and as a member of the choir. She was employed by Southeastern Garment Company in Monroe, which became Oxford Industries. She retired after 40 years of service.
Mrs. Whitley was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Whitley.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Lucy Whitley, Winder, Jim and Brenda Whitley, Bogart, Charles and Marluce Whitley, Monroe; grandchildren, Bill Whitley Jr., Lee Whitley Canup, James B. Whitley, Christopher Whitley, Shawn Whitley, Michael Tomes, Adam Thompson, Larissa Batista; great-grandson, Jackson Canup; sisters Ann Price and Dot Hunter; and brother Glenn Smith.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 13, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Steven Moon officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.
Meadows Funeral Home, Inc., Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.
Lucile Paris (4-16-11)
WINDER – Lucile H. Paris, 87, died Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Born in Canton, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Ida Epperson Harbin. She was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church and the Lions Club. Mrs. Paris was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Paris.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and David Miller, Clarkesville; granddaughter, Nia Wages, Winder; great-grandchildren, Haley McDaniel Fausett and Devin Crowe, both of Winder; great-great-grandchildren, Duncan and Eion Fausett, Winder; and a sister, Willie Mae Johnson, Canton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 3 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with John Talley officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church, 625 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Canton, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Ida Epperson Harbin. She was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church and the Lions Club. Mrs. Paris was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Paris.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and David Miller, Clarkesville; granddaughter, Nia Wages, Winder; great-grandchildren, Haley McDaniel Fausett and Devin Crowe, both of Winder; great-great-grandchildren, Duncan and Eion Fausett, Winder; and a sister, Willie Mae Johnson, Canton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 3 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with John Talley officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church, 625 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Pruett (4-16-11)
WINDER – Carolyn M. Pruett, 58, died Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Born in Buford, she was the daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Pruett of Winder. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mrs. Pruett was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Leroy Pruett.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Gilmer officiating. Burial will be in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Buford, she was the daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Pruett of Winder. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mrs. Pruett was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Leroy Pruett.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Gilmer officiating. Burial will be in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Gilbert Witsell (4-8-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH – Gilbert P. Witsell, 73, died Friday, April 8, 2011, at his residence.
He graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind., and received his BSBA degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. He took an active role in the Parkinson’s Action Network and was Congressional Coordinator for Georgia District 9, along with being an active member of the Lake County Shakers Parkinson’s support group.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Gene Witsell; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and David Dusse, Carolyn and Bob Benson and Katherine and Dave Pappas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Leigh and Ethel Witsell.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home South with Deacon Ken Lanpert officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either of the following: Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN), 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1120, Washington, DC 20005, or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s, Attn.: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Memorial Park Funeral Home South, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind., and received his BSBA degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. He took an active role in the Parkinson’s Action Network and was Congressional Coordinator for Georgia District 9, along with being an active member of the Lake County Shakers Parkinson’s support group.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Gene Witsell; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and David Dusse, Carolyn and Bob Benson and Katherine and Dave Pappas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Leigh and Ethel Witsell.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home South with Deacon Ken Lanpert officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either of the following: Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN), 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1120, Washington, DC 20005, or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s, Attn.: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Memorial Park Funeral Home South, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
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