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.
Barrow County - Topics from June, 2011
Royce Court (6-23-11)
WINDER - Royce Court, Sr., 55, died Thursday, June 23, 2011.
A native of Sinton, Texas, he was the son of Mary Ellen Court of Flowery Branch, and the late Roy Court. Mr. Court was a self-employed pipeline welder.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Sandy Court, Winder; three sons, Royce Court, Jr., Bryan (Miranda) Court and Justin Court, all of Winder; two sisters, Nancy Stovall, Flowery Branch and Cindy Tuthill, of Florida; and two grandchildren, Destiny and Zeah.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 4 p.m., at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Sinton, Texas, he was the son of Mary Ellen Court of Flowery Branch, and the late Roy Court. Mr. Court was a self-employed pipeline welder.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Sandy Court, Winder; three sons, Royce Court, Jr., Bryan (Miranda) Court and Justin Court, all of Winder; two sisters, Nancy Stovall, Flowery Branch and Cindy Tuthill, of Florida; and two grandchildren, Destiny and Zeah.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 4 p.m., at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements.
‘Anyu’ Bottos (6-21-11)
Ilona “Anyu” Bottos, 1921 – 2011, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late István and Etelke Wolf Muller. Her faith gave her strength and peace. Ilona will be missed for her kind heart, smile and love she shared with everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bela Bottos; and grandson, Johnathan Rockwood.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Marti and Frank Rockwood, Atlanta, and Anne and Michael Turner, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Allie and Evie Rockwood and Emily and Carson Turner; great-grandson, Cole Jiles; and many friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church, where she was a member and also a Mountain Climber. Pastor John Batusic and Chaplain Kennedy Smartt will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 West Ridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late István and Etelke Wolf Muller. Her faith gave her strength and peace. Ilona will be missed for her kind heart, smile and love she shared with everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bela Bottos; and grandson, Johnathan Rockwood.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Marti and Frank Rockwood, Atlanta, and Anne and Michael Turner, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Allie and Evie Rockwood and Emily and Carson Turner; great-grandson, Cole Jiles; and many friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church, where she was a member and also a Mountain Climber. Pastor John Batusic and Chaplain Kennedy Smartt will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 West Ridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Peyton McCormick (6-3-11)
WARNER ROBINS - Peyton David McCormick, 2, the first child of Robert McCormick of Evansville, Ind., and Kelly (Flanagan) McCormick, of Marietta, died in the arms of his parents Friday, June 3, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at their home in Warner Robbins. He was receiving hospice care.
Peyton was diagnosed on September 15, 2010 with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. The brain tumor was inoperable. Peyton’s father, Rob, a technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force, and his family were stationed in New Mexico. Upon learning the news, the McCormicks returned to family surroundings in Georgia where Peyton received treatment at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta.
Peyton will always be remembered for his laughter, his kindness, and his faithful devotion to his family and friends. He was blessed with courageous and loving parents, as well as a beautiful baby sister, MacKenzie, born June 10, 2010.
He liked the night sky. Among his favorite songs were, “I See the Moon, the Moon Sees Me,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” He liked to play ball. He liked to take family walks — especially if the walk turned into a race.
A big fan of Disney characters, Peyton traveled twice to Disney World via the generosity of Make-a-wish Foundation and donations from family and friends. On his last visit, Mickey lavished time and attention on Peyton and his baby sister. He happily allowed the mouse to borrow his blanket, which he called his “Deeah,” a rare privilege.
Especially attached to Buzz Lightyear, Peyton loved to hear the words “To infinity and beyond!”
Peyton was baptized into the Christian faith on May 27, 2011. He was raised by his mother and father at home and in church as a believer in Jesus Christ. One of his favorite songs was “Jesus Loves Me.” The story is told of the day that Peyton walked up the steps of a church and knocked on the red door, calling “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!”
Peyton’s story appeared on the McCormick’s daily journal at CaringBridge.org. The family is grateful for the thousands of prayers and good wishes from family, friends, and from people around the world.
Surviving are his parents, Robert and Kelly (Flanagan) McCormick; his sister, MacKenzie Christina McCormick; his unborn brother, Connor Wesley McCormick; paternal grandparents, Martha and Mark Coomer, John and Gail McCormick; maternal grandparents Dave and Nancy Flanagan; Aunt Katie Flanagan, known lovingly as “The Kid Whisperer;” great-grandparents, Ben and Sara Patrick, Winder; and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the area.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, at the Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta.
Donations may be made to the 2011 Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research: Peyton’s Space Rangers.
H.M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs, was in charge of arrangements.
Peyton was diagnosed on September 15, 2010 with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. The brain tumor was inoperable. Peyton’s father, Rob, a technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force, and his family were stationed in New Mexico. Upon learning the news, the McCormicks returned to family surroundings in Georgia where Peyton received treatment at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta.
Peyton will always be remembered for his laughter, his kindness, and his faithful devotion to his family and friends. He was blessed with courageous and loving parents, as well as a beautiful baby sister, MacKenzie, born June 10, 2010.
He liked the night sky. Among his favorite songs were, “I See the Moon, the Moon Sees Me,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” He liked to play ball. He liked to take family walks — especially if the walk turned into a race.
A big fan of Disney characters, Peyton traveled twice to Disney World via the generosity of Make-a-wish Foundation and donations from family and friends. On his last visit, Mickey lavished time and attention on Peyton and his baby sister. He happily allowed the mouse to borrow his blanket, which he called his “Deeah,” a rare privilege.
Especially attached to Buzz Lightyear, Peyton loved to hear the words “To infinity and beyond!”
Peyton was baptized into the Christian faith on May 27, 2011. He was raised by his mother and father at home and in church as a believer in Jesus Christ. One of his favorite songs was “Jesus Loves Me.” The story is told of the day that Peyton walked up the steps of a church and knocked on the red door, calling “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!”
Peyton’s story appeared on the McCormick’s daily journal at CaringBridge.org. The family is grateful for the thousands of prayers and good wishes from family, friends, and from people around the world.
Surviving are his parents, Robert and Kelly (Flanagan) McCormick; his sister, MacKenzie Christina McCormick; his unborn brother, Connor Wesley McCormick; paternal grandparents, Martha and Mark Coomer, John and Gail McCormick; maternal grandparents Dave and Nancy Flanagan; Aunt Katie Flanagan, known lovingly as “The Kid Whisperer;” great-grandparents, Ben and Sara Patrick, Winder; and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the area.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, at the Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta.
Donations may be made to the 2011 Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Race for Research: Peyton’s Space Rangers.
H.M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs, was in charge of arrangements.
Jack Jordan (6-20-11)
WINDER – Jack Harold Jordan Sr., 77, died Monday, June 20, 2011.
Born in Perkinston, Miss., he was the son of the late George Washington and Lena Knight Jordan. He was self-employed as a carpenter and was a member of Peoples Baptist Church of Jefferson.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jordan, Winder; daughters, Sonja Duncan, Diamond Head, Miss., Wanda Sue Mayeaux, Franklinton, La.; sons, Jack Jordan Jr., Randall Lamont Jordan, Dennis Elroy Jordan, Paul Hugh Jordan, George Lance Jordan, all of Franklinton, La., Billy Vance Jordan, Lewisburg W. Va.; stepsons, Timothy Bass, Newnan, James Bass, Turtle Town, Tenn.; adopted son, Johnny Gibson, Mississippi; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ryles, Mobile, Ala., Carolyn Jordan, Perkinston, Miss; brothers, George Edward Jordan, Palaca, Texas, Joel Edgar Jordan, Perkinston, Miss.; 27 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, at 2 p.m., from the Peoples Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel Shadburn, James Gooch and Harold Gaddy officiating. Burial will be at Evans Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the residence, 103 PickleSimon Rd., Winder, GA, on Tuesday, June 21, starting at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Perkinston, Miss., he was the son of the late George Washington and Lena Knight Jordan. He was self-employed as a carpenter and was a member of Peoples Baptist Church of Jefferson.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jordan, Winder; daughters, Sonja Duncan, Diamond Head, Miss., Wanda Sue Mayeaux, Franklinton, La.; sons, Jack Jordan Jr., Randall Lamont Jordan, Dennis Elroy Jordan, Paul Hugh Jordan, George Lance Jordan, all of Franklinton, La., Billy Vance Jordan, Lewisburg W. Va.; stepsons, Timothy Bass, Newnan, James Bass, Turtle Town, Tenn.; adopted son, Johnny Gibson, Mississippi; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ryles, Mobile, Ala., Carolyn Jordan, Perkinston, Miss; brothers, George Edward Jordan, Palaca, Texas, Joel Edgar Jordan, Perkinston, Miss.; 27 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, at 2 p.m., from the Peoples Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel Shadburn, James Gooch and Harold Gaddy officiating. Burial will be at Evans Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the residence, 103 PickleSimon Rd., Winder, GA, on Tuesday, June 21, starting at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Emma Joann Whisnant (6-13-11)
PENDERGRASS – Emma Joann Whisnant, 51, died Monday June 13, 2011 at the Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of James Whisnant and the late Dovie Chrisley Whisnant.
Survivors, along with her father, include a daughter, April Trammel, Athens; siblings, Steve Whisnant, Pendergrass, Larry Whisnant, Jefferson, and Jamie Brown, Commerce; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 16, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Loy Reed, Steve Whisnant and the Rev. Bo Whisnant officiating. Burial will follow in the Oconee Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of James Whisnant and the late Dovie Chrisley Whisnant.
Survivors, along with her father, include a daughter, April Trammel, Athens; siblings, Steve Whisnant, Pendergrass, Larry Whisnant, Jefferson, and Jamie Brown, Commerce; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 16, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Loy Reed, Steve Whisnant and the Rev. Bo Whisnant officiating. Burial will follow in the Oconee Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, at the funeral home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Harry Brown (6-10-11)
WINDER – Harry Brown, 66, died Friday, June 10, 2011.
A native of Winder, he was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 30 years of service and graduated in 1963 from Winder-Barrow High School. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Johnson Brown and his wife, Mevis Wilbanks Brown.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Stacey Brown, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Tyler, Kayla and Connor Brown, all of Bethlehem; and special friend, Dee Moore, Dacula.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 17, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Brent officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Winder, he was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 30 years of service and graduated in 1963 from Winder-Barrow High School. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Johnson Brown and his wife, Mevis Wilbanks Brown.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Stacey Brown, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Tyler, Kayla and Connor Brown, all of Bethlehem; and special friend, Dee Moore, Dacula.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 17, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Brent officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Cheatham (6-13-11)
BOGART – Joyce Dunson Cheatham, 77, died Monday, June 13, 2011.
Born in Cumming, she was the daughter of the late George James and Willie Dee Mathis Dunson. She was formerly employed with Statham Garment Company.
Survivors include a daughter, Johanna Shuman (Nathan), Winder; brother, Ronald Dunson, Eustis, Fla.; and sisters, Sarah Hooper and Karen Shadley, both of Bogart.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. William Whitfield officiating. Interment will be in the Providence United Methodist Church cemetery in Statham. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cumming, she was the daughter of the late George James and Willie Dee Mathis Dunson. She was formerly employed with Statham Garment Company.
Survivors include a daughter, Johanna Shuman (Nathan), Winder; brother, Ronald Dunson, Eustis, Fla.; and sisters, Sarah Hooper and Karen Shadley, both of Bogart.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. William Whitfield officiating. Interment will be in the Providence United Methodist Church cemetery in Statham. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Martha “Sue” Bailey (6-8-11)
WINDER — Martha “Sue” Bailey, 87, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
She was a member of Winder First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was an avid gardener and loved watersports and dancing.
Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Flora Rutledge Wall; a son, Phil Bailey; a grandchild, Jonny Skinner; a great-grandson, Will Davidson; and a brother, Charles Wall.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Hulan Bailey; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Mary Bailey, Flowery Branch; daughter and son-in-law, Sulan and Ricky Maxey, Winder; grandchildren, Richie Davidson, Joshua Bailey, Michael Bailey, Landon Bailey, Justin Maxey and Creston Maxey; great-grandchildren, Ariauna Bailey, Maggie Bailey, Grace Davidson, Tyler Skinnner, James Skinner and Zoie Skinner; brothers Ross Wall, Lawrenceville, and Larry Wall, Winder; and sisters, Jerrie Jones, Goosecreek, S.C., and Joyce Wall, Winder.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 10, at Winder First Baptist Church with John Talley and Pastor Joshua Bailey officiating. Burial was at the Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 625 Jefferson Highway, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements
She was a member of Winder First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was an avid gardener and loved watersports and dancing.
Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Flora Rutledge Wall; a son, Phil Bailey; a grandchild, Jonny Skinner; a great-grandson, Will Davidson; and a brother, Charles Wall.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Hulan Bailey; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Mary Bailey, Flowery Branch; daughter and son-in-law, Sulan and Ricky Maxey, Winder; grandchildren, Richie Davidson, Joshua Bailey, Michael Bailey, Landon Bailey, Justin Maxey and Creston Maxey; great-grandchildren, Ariauna Bailey, Maggie Bailey, Grace Davidson, Tyler Skinnner, James Skinner and Zoie Skinner; brothers Ross Wall, Lawrenceville, and Larry Wall, Winder; and sisters, Jerrie Jones, Goosecreek, S.C., and Joyce Wall, Winder.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 10, at Winder First Baptist Church with John Talley and Pastor Joshua Bailey officiating. Burial was at the Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 625 Jefferson Highway, Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements
Clarice Duncan (6-9-11)
AUBURN – Clarice Duncan, 73, died Thursday, June 9, 2011.
A native of Barrow County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Lee Sikes and Mildred Myrtle Adams, and a son, William Clay Duncan in 1997. Mrs. Duncan was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, William Cleo Duncan, Auburn; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne B. and Sue Duncan, Bogart; daughter, Donna Marie Fowler, Bogart; son, Gary Bryan Duncan, Auburn; sister and brother-in-law, Joann and John Still, Dacula; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Baptist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Lee Sikes and Mildred Myrtle Adams, and a son, William Clay Duncan in 1997. Mrs. Duncan was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, William Cleo Duncan, Auburn; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne B. and Sue Duncan, Bogart; daughter, Donna Marie Fowler, Bogart; son, Gary Bryan Duncan, Auburn; sister and brother-in-law, Joann and John Still, Dacula; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Baptist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
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