LAWRENCEVILLE -. Ray C. Palmer, 78, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth.
Mr. Palmer was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Palmer. He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired engineer.
Survivors include his wife Patricia Ann Palmer; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Mike Brady, Oakwood; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011 from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park South Cemetery with Mike Brady officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd, Ste 114, Gainesville, GA 30506 or children with special needs.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, in charge of arrangements.
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Dave’ King (7-28-11)
JEFFERSON – David Richard “Dave” King, 53 died Thursday, July 28, 2011.
Mr. King was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Jean Crawford King, Hoschton, and the late Samuel King. He was a retired chef, who had become disabled. He was of the Christian faith, a wonderful husband, father and son, ad will be missed by all who he knew.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife, Kim King, Jefferson; daughters, Amy Krakauer, Smyrna, Monica Fulkes and Katherine Alexander both of Bethlehem; stepchildren, Naomi Teglia, Roswell, and Tony Teglia, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Jacob, Kimberly, Conner, Darien, Paige and Abri; sisters, Karen Kastner, Hoschton, Laura Putman and Mary Landis both of Dacula; brothers, Richard King, Reno, Nev., Andrew King, Warrensburg, Mo., Samuel King III, Buford and Matthew King, Valdosta.
A private family memorial service will take place on a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. King was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Jean Crawford King, Hoschton, and the late Samuel King. He was a retired chef, who had become disabled. He was of the Christian faith, a wonderful husband, father and son, ad will be missed by all who he knew.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife, Kim King, Jefferson; daughters, Amy Krakauer, Smyrna, Monica Fulkes and Katherine Alexander both of Bethlehem; stepchildren, Naomi Teglia, Roswell, and Tony Teglia, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Jacob, Kimberly, Conner, Darien, Paige and Abri; sisters, Karen Kastner, Hoschton, Laura Putman and Mary Landis both of Dacula; brothers, Richard King, Reno, Nev., Andrew King, Warrensburg, Mo., Samuel King III, Buford and Matthew King, Valdosta.
A private family memorial service will take place on a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
John Ross Davis (7-25-11)
ROSWELL – John Ross Davis, 83, died Monday, July 25, 2011.
He was the son of the late Tom and Zipporah Hayes Davis and was a master electrician.
Survivors include daughters, Judy Ann Davis, Colbert, Rebecca Jean Davis, Hilton Head, S.C., and Patricia Jane Norris, Roswell; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Vera Pace and Ellen Perry, both of Winder, and Pansy Alexander, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel. The body will be cremated.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Tom and Zipporah Hayes Davis and was a master electrician.
Survivors include daughters, Judy Ann Davis, Colbert, Rebecca Jean Davis, Hilton Head, S.C., and Patricia Jane Norris, Roswell; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Vera Pace and Ellen Perry, both of Winder, and Pansy Alexander, Jefferson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel. The body will be cremated.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Allen Sr. (7-25-11)
DANIELSVILLE - Roy Michael Allen Sr., 54, died at Emory University Hospital on Monday, July 25, 2011, following a period of declining health.
Born in Commerce on October 27, 1956, he was the son of Roy Henry and Virginia Glisson Allen. He worked for Bi-Lo for a number of years from where he retired, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Allen; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Jr. and Shannon Allen; stepson, Brandon Porterfield; stepdaughter, Ashley Keanum; sister, Robbie McCarty; brothers, Ricky Allen and Larry Allen; grandson, Rex Allen; and a number of nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. with funeral services to be held Thursday, July 28, from Colbert Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Rick Lewis officiating. Burial will be held at New Haven Baptist Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Allen, Greg McCarty, Terry Roberts, Andy McCarty, Mike Deaton, and Stanley Arnold.
The family ask in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Georgia Transplant Foundation, C/O 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 600 Embassy Row, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30328.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Commerce on October 27, 1956, he was the son of Roy Henry and Virginia Glisson Allen. He worked for Bi-Lo for a number of years from where he retired, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Allen; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Jr. and Shannon Allen; stepson, Brandon Porterfield; stepdaughter, Ashley Keanum; sister, Robbie McCarty; brothers, Ricky Allen and Larry Allen; grandson, Rex Allen; and a number of nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. with funeral services to be held Thursday, July 28, from Colbert Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Rick Lewis officiating. Burial will be held at New Haven Baptist Church. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Allen, Greg McCarty, Terry Roberts, Andy McCarty, Mike Deaton, and Stanley Arnold.
The family ask in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Georgia Transplant Foundation, C/O 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 600 Embassy Row, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30328.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bill’ Hooper Jr. (7-25-11)
HULL – George W. “Bill” Hooper Jr., 72, died Monday, July 25, 2011, at his residence.
Born in Canton, Ohio, on January 16, 1939, he was the son of the late George William Hooper Sr. and the late Lela Fortner Hooper. He was retired, was a member of the Harrison McCreary V.F.W. Post #4828, and was a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Mann Hooper.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Marc Perry, Danielsville; grandchildren, Robert Perry, Kayla Perry and Chandler Perry; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Mary Hooper, Hull; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Kenneth Williamson, Danielsville; and mother-in-law, Hazel Mann, Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at the home of Donna and Marc Perry.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Stirrup Some Fun-Therapeutic Horse Riding Program, c/o SBCPRD, P.O. Box 408, Statesboro, GA 30459.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Canton, Ohio, on January 16, 1939, he was the son of the late George William Hooper Sr. and the late Lela Fortner Hooper. He was retired, was a member of the Harrison McCreary V.F.W. Post #4828, and was a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Mann Hooper.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Marc Perry, Danielsville; grandchildren, Robert Perry, Kayla Perry and Chandler Perry; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Mary Hooper, Hull; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Kenneth Williamson, Danielsville; and mother-in-law, Hazel Mann, Royston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at the home of Donna and Marc Perry.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Stirrup Some Fun-Therapeutic Horse Riding Program, c/o SBCPRD, P.O. Box 408, Statesboro, GA 30459.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Ed Culpepper
COMMERCE – Thomas Ed Culpepper, 80, died.
He was the son of the late Willie and Gertrude Hardy Culpepper. He was a retired carpenter and crane operator and was a charter member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Culpepper was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Culpepper; brother, Bud Culpepper; and sister, Willard Denham.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Sara D. Culpepper, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Judy Culpepper, Commerce; sister, Belle Murray, Commerce; grandchildren, Jeff (Michelle) Culpepper and Christy (Jason) Goldman; great-grandchildren, Sage Culpepper, Kane Goldman and Kaden Goldman.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m., from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and Scott Culpepper officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family is at the residence 998 Fort Lamar Road and will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Willie and Gertrude Hardy Culpepper. He was a retired carpenter and crane operator and was a charter member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Culpepper was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Culpepper; brother, Bud Culpepper; and sister, Willard Denham.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Sara D. Culpepper, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Judy Culpepper, Commerce; sister, Belle Murray, Commerce; grandchildren, Jeff (Michelle) Culpepper and Christy (Jason) Goldman; great-grandchildren, Sage Culpepper, Kane Goldman and Kaden Goldman.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m., from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and Scott Culpepper officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family is at the residence 998 Fort Lamar Road and will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Ken’ Webb (7-12-11)
Kenneth “Ken” M. Webb, 59, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. He was the only son of the late Woodson K. and Ola Merck Webb of Maysville. His late grandparents were Paul and Wilda Wood Webb of Maysville and Paul and Essie Moore Merck of Homer. He graduated from Commerce High School in Commerce in 1970 and attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in Tifton and The University of Georgia in Athens. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1971. While stationed at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, he was awarded Airman of the Quarter. He stated one time that one of his proudest moments was being at Hickam AFB and having the opportunity to see the first POWs from Vietnam walk off the plane. Prior to his first enlistment ending, he was selected by the Air Force to attend Auburn University to pursue studies for an industrial engineering degree. Upon graduating from Auburn University, Auburn, Ala., he was commissioned in the Air Force. After attaining the rank of Captain, Ken was medically retired from the Air Force. During his military career he was awarded the AF Longevity Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He resided in Wichita, Kan. For over 20 years. An avid golfer, he was well known at several of the Wichita-area golf courses, having made many friends while golfing. He started his day off by going to Don’s Restaurant and having breakfast and coffee with the regulars.
He is survived by his sisters Janis Berryman, Kent, Wash., Paulette Webb and Jurelle Cobb (Ken), all of Colbert; guardian, Andrea Ramsay, Wichita, Kan.; special nieces and nephews; and his faithful feline companions, Tab Hunter and Bart, both of whom were rescues.
Ken cherished his many friends and loved ones, as well as the numerous waitresses who kept his coffee cup and water glass filled without complaint. And also, the many others over the years who assisted and cared for him.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, July 31, at 3 p.m., from the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel in Commerce with the Rev. T. Gary Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his sisters Janis Berryman, Kent, Wash., Paulette Webb and Jurelle Cobb (Ken), all of Colbert; guardian, Andrea Ramsay, Wichita, Kan.; special nieces and nephews; and his faithful feline companions, Tab Hunter and Bart, both of whom were rescues.
Ken cherished his many friends and loved ones, as well as the numerous waitresses who kept his coffee cup and water glass filled without complaint. And also, the many others over the years who assisted and cared for him.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, July 31, at 3 p.m., from the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel in Commerce with the Rev. T. Gary Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert L. Fields (7-25-11)
On Monday, July 25, 2011, Robert L. Fields returned home to Heaven. He was born to the late John and Pearl Fields of Madison County in 1927. In 1950, Mr. Fields married his beloved wife Mary Sue Kidd, and in 2010, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Together, they raised their children Connie and David in Clarke and Madison Counties. Mr. Fields was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a doting grandfather. He will be missed by all the members of his family.
After graduating from high school, Mr. Fields’ patriotism led him to join the Navy where he served his country in the Second World War, Korean War and later in the Coast Guard Reserve. He spent the majority of his career working for Chevron USA, retiring in 1991 as the manager of pipeline terminal in Athens.
Mr. Fields was passionate about serving his Savior through the Gideons International and jail ministries. For the 50 years during which he was a member of the Gideons, he eagerly witnessed to countless individuals and unrelentingly handed out Bibles at college campuses, hotels, hospitals, and schools. Mr. Field’s zeal to spread the gospel of salvation to inmates, led him to start a jail ministry in Madison County. Together with his wife Sue, he witnessed and spread the love of Jesus to numerous inmates for years until his voice became faint and too weak to be heard. Mr. Fields also served as a Christian Youth Crusade (CYC) counselor for 18 years, and was a devoted deacon and a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
In his younger days, Bob’s enthusiasm for music and spreading the Gospel came through in his performances with the southern gospel men’s quartet, Southern Rhythm. Bob performed with the quartet on the radio and in surrounding counties.
Mr. Fields’ death is preceded by his eldest daughter Connie Hull’s in 2002. He leaves behind his wife Sue, his son David, his daughter-in-law Lisa, and their three children – Joshua, Lori, and Jake. He also leaves behind his son-in-law Cary Hull and his eight children – Amy, Christopher, Mary Catherine, Jonathan, David, Rachel, Andrew, and Joseph. His three great-grandchildren – Samantha, Haley, and Brady – as well as his sister Marcelle Smith and several nieces and nephews also survive him.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, , from 10 to 11 a.m. at Prince Avenue Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., also at Prince Avenue. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cecil Smith, Christopher Hull, George Paul, Jake Fields, Joshua Fields, and Olan Miller. The honorary pallbearers are the members of the Gideons International, and the deacons of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 238, Hull, GA 30646; or to the Prince Avenue Baptist Church’s building fund, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30646.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
After graduating from high school, Mr. Fields’ patriotism led him to join the Navy where he served his country in the Second World War, Korean War and later in the Coast Guard Reserve. He spent the majority of his career working for Chevron USA, retiring in 1991 as the manager of pipeline terminal in Athens.
Mr. Fields was passionate about serving his Savior through the Gideons International and jail ministries. For the 50 years during which he was a member of the Gideons, he eagerly witnessed to countless individuals and unrelentingly handed out Bibles at college campuses, hotels, hospitals, and schools. Mr. Field’s zeal to spread the gospel of salvation to inmates, led him to start a jail ministry in Madison County. Together with his wife Sue, he witnessed and spread the love of Jesus to numerous inmates for years until his voice became faint and too weak to be heard. Mr. Fields also served as a Christian Youth Crusade (CYC) counselor for 18 years, and was a devoted deacon and a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
In his younger days, Bob’s enthusiasm for music and spreading the Gospel came through in his performances with the southern gospel men’s quartet, Southern Rhythm. Bob performed with the quartet on the radio and in surrounding counties.
Mr. Fields’ death is preceded by his eldest daughter Connie Hull’s in 2002. He leaves behind his wife Sue, his son David, his daughter-in-law Lisa, and their three children – Joshua, Lori, and Jake. He also leaves behind his son-in-law Cary Hull and his eight children – Amy, Christopher, Mary Catherine, Jonathan, David, Rachel, Andrew, and Joseph. His three great-grandchildren – Samantha, Haley, and Brady – as well as his sister Marcelle Smith and several nieces and nephews also survive him.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, , from 10 to 11 a.m. at Prince Avenue Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., also at Prince Avenue. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cecil Smith, Christopher Hull, George Paul, Jake Fields, Joshua Fields, and Olan Miller. The honorary pallbearers are the members of the Gideons International, and the deacons of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 238, Hull, GA 30646; or to the Prince Avenue Baptist Church’s building fund, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30646.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
William Roberts (7-25-11)
LULA - William Allen Roberts, 71, died Monday, July 25, 2011 at his residence.
He was born in Nashville, Tenn., the son of the late Clarence Frank and Annie Eunice Wall Roberts. He was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence Roberts, Gerald Roberts and James Roberts; and a sister, Mary Roberts. He served in the United States Army. He retired from the State of Georgia Correctional Services as a training officer. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Roberts; sons, Allen Hembree, Gainesville, and Allen Roberts Jr., Goodlettsville, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Ricky Moore, Gainesville, Vicky and Stacy McCall, Lula, Brenda Roberts, Madison, Tenn., Patricia and Albert Lee, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Denise Roberts Bozeman, Madison, Tenn.; brother, Raymond Roberts, Madison, Tenn.; sister, Peggy Fischer, Madison, Tenn.; grandchildren, Molly Moore, Jessie McCall, Jacob McCall, and Trenton Hembree.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment to follow at Flowery Branch City Cemetery. Pastor Tilly Welborn will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Nashville, Tenn., the son of the late Clarence Frank and Annie Eunice Wall Roberts. He was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence Roberts, Gerald Roberts and James Roberts; and a sister, Mary Roberts. He served in the United States Army. He retired from the State of Georgia Correctional Services as a training officer. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Roberts; sons, Allen Hembree, Gainesville, and Allen Roberts Jr., Goodlettsville, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Ricky Moore, Gainesville, Vicky and Stacy McCall, Lula, Brenda Roberts, Madison, Tenn., Patricia and Albert Lee, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Denise Roberts Bozeman, Madison, Tenn.; brother, Raymond Roberts, Madison, Tenn.; sister, Peggy Fischer, Madison, Tenn.; grandchildren, Molly Moore, Jessie McCall, Jacob McCall, and Trenton Hembree.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment to follow at Flowery Branch City Cemetery. Pastor Tilly Welborn will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Beard (7-24-11)
WINDER - Steve Beard, 57, died Sunday, July 24, 2011.
A native of Gwinnett County, he was preceded in death by his father, Bonnie Beard. He was of the Baptist denomination and a member of Buford Lodge #292, F.&A.M. Mr. Beard was an engineer with the Georgia Department of Corrections. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Survivors include companion, Connie Disney; parents, Joyce and John Greenway; step-son, Kyle Disney; stepbrothers and stepsisters-in-law, Larry and Yvonee Greenway and Johnny and Jo Ann Greenway; step-nephews, Neil, Logan and Benjamin Greenway; step-niece, Brittany Boughtin; uncle and aunts, Fred and Barbara Banks, Lucy Stancel and Opal Beard.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Gwinnett County, he was preceded in death by his father, Bonnie Beard. He was of the Baptist denomination and a member of Buford Lodge #292, F.&A.M. Mr. Beard was an engineer with the Georgia Department of Corrections. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Survivors include companion, Connie Disney; parents, Joyce and John Greenway; step-son, Kyle Disney; stepbrothers and stepsisters-in-law, Larry and Yvonee Greenway and Johnny and Jo Ann Greenway; step-nephews, Neil, Logan and Benjamin Greenway; step-niece, Brittany Boughtin; uncle and aunts, Fred and Barbara Banks, Lucy Stancel and Opal Beard.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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