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.
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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.
‘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.
Ruby Scogin (7-18-11)
DANIELSVILLE - Ruby Leigh Scogin, 61, died Monday, July 18, 2011.
Mrs. Scogin was a member of the Ebenzer Ballplay Baptist Church in Vonore, Tenn.
She was the daughter of the late Repard and Aldine Edwards. Mrs. Scogin was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and Lynn Earl Edwards; and a daughter, Mary Louise Scogin.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle (Robert) Bushey; son, Michael (Kimberley) Scogin; sister, Dee Davis; brother, Lee Edwards; and grandchildren, Adam Bushey, Brad Bushey, Tyler Bushey and Katilyn Scogin.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 21, at 1 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Scogin was a member of the Ebenzer Ballplay Baptist Church in Vonore, Tenn.
She was the daughter of the late Repard and Aldine Edwards. Mrs. Scogin was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and Lynn Earl Edwards; and a daughter, Mary Louise Scogin.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle (Robert) Bushey; son, Michael (Kimberley) Scogin; sister, Dee Davis; brother, Lee Edwards; and grandchildren, Adam Bushey, Brad Bushey, Tyler Bushey and Katilyn Scogin.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 21, at 1 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Virgil E. Youngblood (7-18-11)
Virgil E. Youngblood, 88, died Monday, July 18, 2011, at the Marion House in Ocala, Fla.
He was born May 31, 1923 in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Perry and Lonnie (Wilbright) Youngblood. After his formal education he served in the United States Maine Corp. in World War II. By profession he was a police officer and a truck driver. Virgil retired to Ocala in 1970. Mr. Youngblood was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie C.
Youngblood in 2010; two brothers; and six sisters.
He is survived by daughters, Karen “Kay” Meadow, special friend, Jerry Vaughn, Marilyn (Bill) Lambert; son, Michael E. “Mike” (Kris) Youngblood; grandchildren, Sandy (Trent) Hillsman, Angie (Brad) Bolemon, Kelly (Mark) Attaway, Amanda C. Hooper, Michael K. Youngblood, Deidra A. (Chris) Penion, and Chad E. (Lauren) Youngblood; and eight great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date in Hull, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to The American Cancer Society.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470 is in charge of arrangements.
He was born May 31, 1923 in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Perry and Lonnie (Wilbright) Youngblood. After his formal education he served in the United States Maine Corp. in World War II. By profession he was a police officer and a truck driver. Virgil retired to Ocala in 1970. Mr. Youngblood was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie C.
Youngblood in 2010; two brothers; and six sisters.
He is survived by daughters, Karen “Kay” Meadow, special friend, Jerry Vaughn, Marilyn (Bill) Lambert; son, Michael E. “Mike” (Kris) Youngblood; grandchildren, Sandy (Trent) Hillsman, Angie (Brad) Bolemon, Kelly (Mark) Attaway, Amanda C. Hooper, Michael K. Youngblood, Deidra A. (Chris) Penion, and Chad E. (Lauren) Youngblood; and eight great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date in Hull, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to The American Cancer Society.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470 is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Dale Wood (7-9-11)
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Larry Dale Wood, 61, died Saturday, July 9, 2011, at his residence.
Born on May 24, 1950, in Greenwood, S.C., he was the son of Nelle (Moore) Wood-Tate of Greenwood, S.C. and the late George Orien Wood, both formerly of Comer. He was formerly employed with Robertson and Wade Engineering of Greenwood, S.C.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, Talmadge Tate of Greenwood, S.C., include a sister, Glenda (Wood) Bundrick, Newberry, S.C.; two nieces, Leitha Bundrick and Michelle (Bundrick) Bodie; one grand-niece, Hanna Moore; two grand-nephews, JJ and Maddox Finlay, all of Newberry, S.C.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 12, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. He was buried beside his father.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Building Fund, 2107 Mt. Moriah Rd., Greenwood, SC 29646, Vineyard Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Comer, GA or a charity of your choice.
Harley Funeral Home, Greenwood, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 24, 1950, in Greenwood, S.C., he was the son of Nelle (Moore) Wood-Tate of Greenwood, S.C. and the late George Orien Wood, both formerly of Comer. He was formerly employed with Robertson and Wade Engineering of Greenwood, S.C.
Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, Talmadge Tate of Greenwood, S.C., include a sister, Glenda (Wood) Bundrick, Newberry, S.C.; two nieces, Leitha Bundrick and Michelle (Bundrick) Bodie; one grand-niece, Hanna Moore; two grand-nephews, JJ and Maddox Finlay, all of Newberry, S.C.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 12, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. He was buried beside his father.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Building Fund, 2107 Mt. Moriah Rd., Greenwood, SC 29646, Vineyard Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Comer, GA or a charity of your choice.
Harley Funeral Home, Greenwood, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Sherry Turner (7-14-11)
COMER - Sherry Lee Turner, 57, died July 14, 2011.
A native of Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Henry Calvin and Martha Murray Martin and was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Calvin Martin. She was employed at the Richard B. Russell Research Center for 24 years and was a member of Harvest Church for over 15 years.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Turner; two sons, Anthony Scott (April) Turner, Danielsville, and Marty (Kim) Turner, Comer; three grandchildren, Tristen Turner, Mya Turner and Landon Turner; and an aunt, Annis Rice, Calhoun Falls, S.C.
Funeral services will be Sunday, July 17, at 3 p.m. at Harvest Church with the Rev. Curtis Parker officiating. Interment will be in Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 16, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Henry Calvin and Martha Murray Martin and was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Calvin Martin. She was employed at the Richard B. Russell Research Center for 24 years and was a member of Harvest Church for over 15 years.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Turner; two sons, Anthony Scott (April) Turner, Danielsville, and Marty (Kim) Turner, Comer; three grandchildren, Tristen Turner, Mya Turner and Landon Turner; and an aunt, Annis Rice, Calhoun Falls, S.C.
Funeral services will be Sunday, July 17, at 3 p.m. at Harvest Church with the Rev. Curtis Parker officiating. Interment will be in Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 16, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Barger (7-13-11)
HARTWELL - Ruby Nell Brown Barger, 86, of 747 Liberty Hill Church Road, Hartwell, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Peachtree Village, Commerce, GA.
“Miss” Ruby was a devoted mother and grandmother. She lived a model Christian life and spread her love to all of those around her. She found beauty in everything. Even in her garden, weeds became wildflowers under her loving care. She said that when she was surrounded by things she loved, she was surrounded by beauty and that’s how we will always remember her…beautiful. She will be greatly missed.
Born on January 30, 1925 in Hartwell, she was the daughter of the late Byrd Clifford and Edna Irene Gunter Brown. She was a retired Brown Transport bookkeeper and a Certified Sitter. Mrs. Barger was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday school teacher for 62 years, including over 30 years of perfect attendance at the Hartwell Healthcare Center Sunday School Class. She was also a past Matron of the Nancy Hart Chapter 398 Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Barger was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Barger, Sr.; one son, Charles R. “Charlie Boy” Barger, Jr.; two brothers, William Cranfill Brown and R.L. Brown; two sisters, Anne B. Holt and Barbara B. Dickson; and three grandchildren, Scott Barger, Rodney Hunter, and Michelle Martinez.
Survivors include one son, Mike Barger and his wife, Karen, Danielsville; one daughter, Marsha Ann Reece, Mountain Rest, S.C.; one daughter-in-law, Velma Holden Barger, Shelby, N.C.; three sisters, Ophelia B. Peek, Atlanta, Daisy B. Vickery and Virginia B. Majeski, both of Hartwell; eight grandchildren, Shane Barger, Steffanie Barger, Brandi Barger, Tina Brown, Shanna Parrington, Leah Barger, Jonathan Smith, Jasmine Dockery; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, at 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry Meeks and Joe Slocum officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Gentlemen serving as pall bearers will be Jonathan Smith, Shane Barger, Johnny Brown, Jim Dickson, Jeff Hilley, and Mike Barger. Serving as honorary escort will be the Caregivers of Peachtree Village, the Hartwell Health Care Center Sunday School Class, and members of the Order of the Eastern Star.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m.
Saturday prior to the service. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements
“Miss” Ruby was a devoted mother and grandmother. She lived a model Christian life and spread her love to all of those around her. She found beauty in everything. Even in her garden, weeds became wildflowers under her loving care. She said that when she was surrounded by things she loved, she was surrounded by beauty and that’s how we will always remember her…beautiful. She will be greatly missed.
Born on January 30, 1925 in Hartwell, she was the daughter of the late Byrd Clifford and Edna Irene Gunter Brown. She was a retired Brown Transport bookkeeper and a Certified Sitter. Mrs. Barger was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday school teacher for 62 years, including over 30 years of perfect attendance at the Hartwell Healthcare Center Sunday School Class. She was also a past Matron of the Nancy Hart Chapter 398 Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Barger was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Barger, Sr.; one son, Charles R. “Charlie Boy” Barger, Jr.; two brothers, William Cranfill Brown and R.L. Brown; two sisters, Anne B. Holt and Barbara B. Dickson; and three grandchildren, Scott Barger, Rodney Hunter, and Michelle Martinez.
Survivors include one son, Mike Barger and his wife, Karen, Danielsville; one daughter, Marsha Ann Reece, Mountain Rest, S.C.; one daughter-in-law, Velma Holden Barger, Shelby, N.C.; three sisters, Ophelia B. Peek, Atlanta, Daisy B. Vickery and Virginia B. Majeski, both of Hartwell; eight grandchildren, Shane Barger, Steffanie Barger, Brandi Barger, Tina Brown, Shanna Parrington, Leah Barger, Jonathan Smith, Jasmine Dockery; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, at 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry Meeks and Joe Slocum officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Gentlemen serving as pall bearers will be Jonathan Smith, Shane Barger, Johnny Brown, Jim Dickson, Jeff Hilley, and Mike Barger. Serving as honorary escort will be the Caregivers of Peachtree Village, the Hartwell Health Care Center Sunday School Class, and members of the Order of the Eastern Star.
The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m.
Saturday prior to the service. The family is at their respective homes.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements
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