DANIELSVILLE – Anthony Todd Cleveland died Monday, June 27, 2011.
He was born on May 7, 1987, the son of Donald G. and Donna C. Cleveland of Danielsville, and Mona L. Alsobrook, of Acworth.
Survivors include his son, Rylee Walls; grandparents, Edward and Janice Cleveland, Danielsville, and Gordon Alsobrook (and the late Ann Elizabeth Harper), Acworth; great-grandmother, Myrtle McCravy; sister, Jennifer N. Cleveland; stepsister, Lacy Baird; stepbrother, Ricky Lee Ivester; aunts and uncles, Shelby and Rocky Thomason, Lisa and Chris Knauf, Marcus Alsobrook and Barry Alsobrook; cousins Terri Nutter, Barret Johnson; and lots of great-aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Rolling Hills Cemetery.
Collins Funeral Home, Acworth, is in charge of arrangements.
Entries from June 2011
Everett Mayfield (6-29-11)
COMMERCE - Everett William Mayfield, 81, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Northridge Medical Center.
He was born in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Rayford Gordy and Deli Rae Sewell Mayfield. He was a retired mechanic with Boyle Midway. Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Shirley Mayfield.
Survivors include sons, Michael Mayfield, Commerce, and Charles Mayfield, Winder; sisters, Mary Adams, Duluth, and Annette Allen, Norcross; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Freedom Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Rayford Gordy and Deli Rae Sewell Mayfield. He was a retired mechanic with Boyle Midway. Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Shirley Mayfield.
Survivors include sons, Michael Mayfield, Commerce, and Charles Mayfield, Winder; sisters, Mary Adams, Duluth, and Annette Allen, Norcross; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Freedom Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bill’ Barnette (6-27-11)
ANDERSON, S.C. - William ╥Bill╙ Barnette, 88, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnette. He was the spouse to Sara C. Barnette. He was the owner of Barnette╒s Garage in Anderson, S.C. for over 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his children, Gary Barnette, Tonya Barnette Sosebee and husband, Ronnie, Michael Callaham, David Callaham, Steve Callaham and wife, Joy, Eddie Callaham, Cathy Mundy and husband Roger, Elaine Nash and husband, Marcus, Debbie Perkins and Sharon Machen, all of Anderson, S.C.; sister, Donie Driver; brothers, Rapheal and Beeman Barnette, Georgia; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and spouse he is predeceased by a son, Rodney Barnette; and a sister Louise Trotter.
Funeral services will be held in the Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Wendell Bannister, Lillian Pruitt, and grandson David Lee Callaham officiating. Internment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family will be at the home of daughter Tonya B. Sosebee at 1740 Danbury Lane, Anderson, S.C.
Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.
Born in Commerce, he was the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnette. He was the spouse to Sara C. Barnette. He was the owner of Barnette╒s Garage in Anderson, S.C. for over 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his children, Gary Barnette, Tonya Barnette Sosebee and husband, Ronnie, Michael Callaham, David Callaham, Steve Callaham and wife, Joy, Eddie Callaham, Cathy Mundy and husband Roger, Elaine Nash and husband, Marcus, Debbie Perkins and Sharon Machen, all of Anderson, S.C.; sister, Donie Driver; brothers, Rapheal and Beeman Barnette, Georgia; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and spouse he is predeceased by a son, Rodney Barnette; and a sister Louise Trotter.
Funeral services will be held in the Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Wendell Bannister, Lillian Pruitt, and grandson David Lee Callaham officiating. Internment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
The family will be at the home of daughter Tonya B. Sosebee at 1740 Danbury Lane, Anderson, S.C.
Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements.
Berthine Kitchens (6-15-11)
HULL - Berthine Marie Kitchens, 75, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Born in Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bertha Bridges McElroy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Milo Kitchens; and brother, Neil McElroy. She retired from Leon Farmer and Company. She was a member of the Colbert First United Methodist Church and a former member of the AMVETS Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Kitchens enjoyed volunteering in any way that would help others and had a life-long love and compassion for animals and their wellbeing.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lori Lance and Greg Chatham, Hull. Mrs. Kitchens was particularly close to her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bud and Alice Kitchens, of Stapleton.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to respectfully suggest that those wishing to honor her memory do so by making a donation in her name to Circle of Friends Animal Society, P.O. Box 1235 , Greensboro, GA 30642 , www.cofas.org, or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20077, www.aspca.org.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at the Colbert First United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bertha Bridges McElroy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Milo Kitchens; and brother, Neil McElroy. She retired from Leon Farmer and Company. She was a member of the Colbert First United Methodist Church and a former member of the AMVETS Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Kitchens enjoyed volunteering in any way that would help others and had a life-long love and compassion for animals and their wellbeing.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lori Lance and Greg Chatham, Hull. Mrs. Kitchens was particularly close to her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bud and Alice Kitchens, of Stapleton.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to respectfully suggest that those wishing to honor her memory do so by making a donation in her name to Circle of Friends Animal Society, P.O. Box 1235 , Greensboro, GA 30642 , www.cofas.org, or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20077, www.aspca.org.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at the Colbert First United Methodist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Berthine Kitchens (6-15-11)
HULL - Berthine Marie Kitchens, 75, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Born in Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bertha Bridges McElroy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Milo Kitchens; and brother, Neil McElroy. She retired from Leon Farmer and Company. She was a member of the Colbert First United Methodist Church and a former member of the AMVETS Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Kitchens enjoyed volunteering in any way that would help others and had a life-long love and compassion for animals and their wellbeing.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lori Lance and Greg Chatham, Hull. Mrs. Kitchens was particularly close to her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bud and Alice Kitchens, of Stapleton.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to respectfully suggest that those wishing to honor her memory do so by making a donation in her name to Circle of Friends Animal Society, P.O. Box 1235 , Greensboro, GA 30642 , www.cofas.org, or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20077, www.aspca.org.
A memorial service will be announced and will be held at Colbert First United Methodist Church at a later date.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bertha Bridges McElroy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Milo Kitchens; and brother, Neil McElroy. She retired from Leon Farmer and Company. She was a member of the Colbert First United Methodist Church and a former member of the AMVETS Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Kitchens enjoyed volunteering in any way that would help others and had a life-long love and compassion for animals and their wellbeing.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lori Lance and Greg Chatham, Hull. Mrs. Kitchens was particularly close to her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bud and Alice Kitchens, of Stapleton.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to respectfully suggest that those wishing to honor her memory do so by making a donation in her name to Circle of Friends Animal Society, P.O. Box 1235 , Greensboro, GA 30642 , www.cofas.org, or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20077, www.aspca.org.
A memorial service will be announced and will be held at Colbert First United Methodist Church at a later date.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald Barnes Sr. (6-28-11)
MAYSVILLE – Gerald Lee Barnes Sr., 70, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born in Tifton, he was the son of the late Hosie Lee Barnes and Janie Hobbie Stone. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by a daughter, LaJuanda Barnes; and sister, Barbara Barnes.
Survivors include children, Tammy Barnes, Baldwin, Elizabeth Flowers, Charity Barnes and Taleigh Barnes, all of Homer, Kevin Barnes, Athens, Jerry Barnes, Blue Ridge, and Jessie Barnes, Newnan; sisters, Leesa Barnes Shropshire, Clarkesville, and Marie Ann Stone, Newnan; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. James Dumas officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 1, from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Tifton, he was the son of the late Hosie Lee Barnes and Janie Hobbie Stone. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by a daughter, LaJuanda Barnes; and sister, Barbara Barnes.
Survivors include children, Tammy Barnes, Baldwin, Elizabeth Flowers, Charity Barnes and Taleigh Barnes, all of Homer, Kevin Barnes, Athens, Jerry Barnes, Blue Ridge, and Jessie Barnes, Newnan; sisters, Leesa Barnes Shropshire, Clarkesville, and Marie Ann Stone, Newnan; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. James Dumas officiating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 1, from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Winkler (6-27-11)
CUMMING - Larry E. Winkler, 64, died Monday, June 27, 2011.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Sergeant with the DeKalb County Police Department retiring after 30 years of service. Larry was very close to his grandchildren who called him “Poppy.” He is preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Winkler; parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winkler, Sr.; and his, brother, Joe Winkler, Jr.
Survivors include wife, Ann Winkler, Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Perry Pennington, Canton; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Tom Poole, Alto; grandchildren, Isabelle and Reagan Pennington; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Cumming with the Rev. Terry Kilgore officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of the family to a trust fund for his two grandchildren, Isabelle and Reagan Pennington.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Sergeant with the DeKalb County Police Department retiring after 30 years of service. Larry was very close to his grandchildren who called him “Poppy.” He is preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Winkler; parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winkler, Sr.; and his, brother, Joe Winkler, Jr.
Survivors include wife, Ann Winkler, Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Perry Pennington, Canton; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Tom Poole, Alto; grandchildren, Isabelle and Reagan Pennington; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Cumming with the Rev. Terry Kilgore officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of the family to a trust fund for his two grandchildren, Isabelle and Reagan Pennington.
Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements.
Mamie Lou Williams (6-28-11)
COMMERCE - Mamie Lou Williams, 85, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Northridge Nursing Home.
Born in Banks County she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mamie Sanders Beck. She was retired from Wilkins Industries and was a member of the Wilson United Methodist Church. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Horace L. Williams.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Judy Benton Williams, Gainesville; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Leighanne and Reid Fallyer, Hammond, La.; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Theron and Melaine Williams, Commerce; and grandson, Jared Williams, Gainesville; and two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Ella Fallyer.
Funeral service will be Thursday, June 30, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Travis Hardegree officiating. Burial will be at Ebenezer Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Banks County she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mamie Sanders Beck. She was retired from Wilkins Industries and was a member of the Wilson United Methodist Church. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Horace L. Williams.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Judy Benton Williams, Gainesville; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Leighanne and Reid Fallyer, Hammond, La.; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Theron and Melaine Williams, Commerce; and grandson, Jared Williams, Gainesville; and two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Ella Fallyer.
Funeral service will be Thursday, June 30, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Travis Hardegree officiating. Burial will be at Ebenezer Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Morris Ayres (6-21-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Morris Edwin Ayres, 72, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at his residence.
He was born to the late Edwin Ayres and Sarah Hetrick Ayres in New Castle, Pa. and was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ayres. He was a member of First Redeemer Church in Cumming.
Survivors include his wife, Lee Yarbrough Ayres; sons and daughter-in-law, Morris Ayres Jr. and Stephanie Ayres, Dublin, and Darren Ayres, Los Angeles, Calif.; stepdaughter and husband, Angie and Kris Miller, Newnan; and three grandchildren, Dylan Ayres, Jacob Miller and Lucas Miller.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1, at Buford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Shaw officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to
The Nagourney Institute, 750 East 29th St., Long Beach, CA 90806.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born to the late Edwin Ayres and Sarah Hetrick Ayres in New Castle, Pa. and was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ayres. He was a member of First Redeemer Church in Cumming.
Survivors include his wife, Lee Yarbrough Ayres; sons and daughter-in-law, Morris Ayres Jr. and Stephanie Ayres, Dublin, and Darren Ayres, Los Angeles, Calif.; stepdaughter and husband, Angie and Kris Miller, Newnan; and three grandchildren, Dylan Ayres, Jacob Miller and Lucas Miller.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1, at Buford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Shaw officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to
The Nagourney Institute, 750 East 29th St., Long Beach, CA 90806.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Clara Mae Scoggin (6-25-11)
Clara Mae Sorrow Scoggin, 83, died Saturday, June 25, 2011.
She loved dearly and was dearly loved by all who knew her.
Survivors include a son, Jeff Scoggin; sister, Lillian Strickland; and several nieces and nephews.
A remembrance will be held Wednesday, June 29, at the home of Lillian Strickland at 2441 Diamond Hill Colbert Rd. in Colbert.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Egleston Children’s Hospital, Attn: Gift Processing, 1687 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329, in her memory.
2 Corinthians 9:7 – You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully”.
She loved dearly and was dearly loved by all who knew her.
Survivors include a son, Jeff Scoggin; sister, Lillian Strickland; and several nieces and nephews.
A remembrance will be held Wednesday, June 29, at the home of Lillian Strickland at 2441 Diamond Hill Colbert Rd. in Colbert.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Egleston Children’s Hospital, Attn: Gift Processing, 1687 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329, in her memory.
2 Corinthians 9:7 – You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully”.
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