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.
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Dorine Greenway (7-24-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Dorine Cash Greenway, 95, died Sunday, July 24, 2011, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Jacob D. and Noda Hadaway Cash. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a special education teacher with the Hall County School System until her retirement in 1978. After retirement she taught the Sunshine Class at the Gainesville First United Methodist Church for 25 years. She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and the Ben Pethel Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Franklin Greenway; brothers, Delbert Cash and Louis Cash; sister, Viola Knight; son-in-law, Bobby Blanton; and daughter-in-law, Karen Greenway.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and William Sexton, Hephzibah, Anne Blanton, Eufala, Ala., Jean and John Higginbotham, Avondale, Ariz.; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Joann Greenway, Flowery Branch, and David and Marjie Greenway, Murrayville; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home in Flowery Branch with the Rev. Dave Channell officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch.
Special thanks to her caregivers Joan Allen, Bambi Stone, Tiffany Smallwood and Candice Bowen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chattahoochee Baptist Association New Work Foundation, 1220 McEver Rd., Gainesville, GA, 30504, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Jacob D. and Noda Hadaway Cash. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a special education teacher with the Hall County School System until her retirement in 1978. After retirement she taught the Sunshine Class at the Gainesville First United Methodist Church for 25 years. She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and the Ben Pethel Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Franklin Greenway; brothers, Delbert Cash and Louis Cash; sister, Viola Knight; son-in-law, Bobby Blanton; and daughter-in-law, Karen Greenway.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and William Sexton, Hephzibah, Anne Blanton, Eufala, Ala., Jean and John Higginbotham, Avondale, Ariz.; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Joann Greenway, Flowery Branch, and David and Marjie Greenway, Murrayville; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home in Flowery Branch with the Rev. Dave Channell officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch.
Special thanks to her caregivers Joan Allen, Bambi Stone, Tiffany Smallwood and Candice Bowen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chattahoochee Baptist Association New Work Foundation, 1220 McEver Rd., Gainesville, GA, 30504, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Edward Giles (7-23-11)
WINDER – Edward S. Giles, 40, died Saturday, July 23, 2011.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of Frank Giles of Winder and the late Georgia Giles.
Survivors include a sister, Malissa Giles Palmer, Winder; and an aunt, Martha Whitehead, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Fulton County, he was the son of Frank Giles of Winder and the late Georgia Giles.
Survivors include a sister, Malissa Giles Palmer, Winder; and an aunt, Martha Whitehead, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Lester Magness (7-21-11)
WINDER – Lester A. Magness, 83, died Thursday, July 21, 2011.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late John and Annie H. Magness. He was retired from the Barrow County Schools (maintenance department), attended the Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Auburn, and was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Magness, Winder; sons, Ronnie (Beth) Magness, Winder, and Wayne (Elaine) Magness, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Grant (Rachel) Magness, Garth (Danielle) Magness, Jordan (Leighellen) Magness, Camille Lynn, and Haley (Billy) Livingston; great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Violette Magness, Maher Magness, Hudson Magness; and sisters, Viola Clack, Winder, Ethel Rooks, Harriman, Tenn., Delores Odum, Clarkesville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Joe Romigh officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late John and Annie H. Magness. He was retired from the Barrow County Schools (maintenance department), attended the Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Auburn, and was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Magness, Winder; sons, Ronnie (Beth) Magness, Winder, and Wayne (Elaine) Magness, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Grant (Rachel) Magness, Garth (Danielle) Magness, Jordan (Leighellen) Magness, Camille Lynn, and Haley (Billy) Livingston; great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Violette Magness, Maher Magness, Hudson Magness; and sisters, Viola Clack, Winder, Ethel Rooks, Harriman, Tenn., Delores Odum, Clarkesville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Joe Romigh officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Spencer Balmer (7-20-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Spencer Ernest Balmer, 76, of Flowery Branch died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at his residence.
He was born to the late Ralph and Virginia Balmer in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada. He was an executive in the paper industry. He and his wife lived and worked on five continents during his long career. Mr. Balmer was preceded in death by a son, Marshall Balmer; two brothers, Ralph and Marshall Balmer; and a sister, Rhene Balmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lawanna Mobley Balmer; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Balmer and Jean Plamondon, Noyan, Quebec, Canada; sons and daughters-in law, Damon and Jennylynn Balmer, Fairfax, Va., Trevor and Patricia Balmer, Yoakum, Texas, and Kevin Balmer, Portland, Ore.; grandchildren, Tannika King, Rome, Cynthia Rhodes, Italy, Sophia and Spencer Balmer, Yoakum, Texas; sister, Faith Smith, Nova Scotia, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.
A private family memorial service will be held.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements,
He was born to the late Ralph and Virginia Balmer in Campbellton, New Brunswick, Canada. He was an executive in the paper industry. He and his wife lived and worked on five continents during his long career. Mr. Balmer was preceded in death by a son, Marshall Balmer; two brothers, Ralph and Marshall Balmer; and a sister, Rhene Balmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lawanna Mobley Balmer; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Balmer and Jean Plamondon, Noyan, Quebec, Canada; sons and daughters-in law, Damon and Jennylynn Balmer, Fairfax, Va., Trevor and Patricia Balmer, Yoakum, Texas, and Kevin Balmer, Portland, Ore.; grandchildren, Tannika King, Rome, Cynthia Rhodes, Italy, Sophia and Spencer Balmer, Yoakum, Texas; sister, Faith Smith, Nova Scotia, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.
A private family memorial service will be held.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements,
Jay Keith Allen (7-16-11)
WINDER – Jay Keith Allen, 48, died Saturday, July 16, 2011.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Lee Howard, Winder; mother, Elsie Allen of Cartersville; brothers and sister-in-law, Terry Allen, Cartersville and Max and Judy Woodall, Canton; sisters and brother-in-law, Jeannie Sheridon, Jackson, Miss., and Amy and Randy Blakley, Monroe; and grandson, Seth Howard.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 23, at the Barrow Worship Center with Pastor Charles Reese and the Rev. Jason Walls officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jay Keith Allen family to help with expenses.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Lee Howard, Winder; mother, Elsie Allen of Cartersville; brothers and sister-in-law, Terry Allen, Cartersville and Max and Judy Woodall, Canton; sisters and brother-in-law, Jeannie Sheridon, Jackson, Miss., and Amy and Randy Blakley, Monroe; and grandson, Seth Howard.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 23, at the Barrow Worship Center with Pastor Charles Reese and the Rev. Jason Walls officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jay Keith Allen family to help with expenses.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Aldridge (7-14-11)
AUBURN - Kenneth Aldridge, 73 died Thursday, July 14, 2011.
A Barrow County native, he was the son of the late Theo and Addie Lou Stewart Aldridge. Mr. Aldridge was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Tullis Aldridge. He was a longtime member of Bethabra Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was a retiree of General Telephone Company and General Motors, and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include children, Ken and Laura Aldridge, Auburn, and Chris and Holly Aldridge, Jefferson; grandchildren, Bo Aldridge, Jenni Aldridge, Hop Aldridge, Max Aldridge and Anni Aldridge; and sister, Pat Green, Orlando, Fla.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 17, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Landon Frymire officiating. Burial was in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bethabra Baptist Church Building Fund, 1054 Old Thompson Mill Rd., Hoschton, GA 30548.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements.
A Barrow County native, he was the son of the late Theo and Addie Lou Stewart Aldridge. Mr. Aldridge was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Tullis Aldridge. He was a longtime member of Bethabra Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the Board of Deacons. He was a retiree of General Telephone Company and General Motors, and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include children, Ken and Laura Aldridge, Auburn, and Chris and Holly Aldridge, Jefferson; grandchildren, Bo Aldridge, Jenni Aldridge, Hop Aldridge, Max Aldridge and Anni Aldridge; and sister, Pat Green, Orlando, Fla.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 17, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Landon Frymire officiating. Burial was in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bethabra Baptist Church Building Fund, 1054 Old Thompson Mill Rd., Hoschton, GA 30548.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements.
‘Richard’ Grafton (7-14-11)
WINDER – “Richard” David Grafton, 71, died Thursday, July 14, 2011.
Born in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Robert Z. and Fannie Collins Grafton. He was retired – self-employed in house construction.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Grafton, Winder; stepson, Randy Martin, Monroe; stepdaughter, Beverly Casper, Winder; five step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Robert Z. and Fannie Collins Grafton. He was retired – self-employed in house construction.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Grafton, Winder; stepson, Randy Martin, Monroe; stepdaughter, Beverly Casper, Winder; five step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Joanne Sutton (7-11-11)
WINDER – Mary Joanne Sutton, 77, died Monday, July 11, 2011.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Hugh and Mamie Sorrow Strickland. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold R. Sutton; and a son, Michael Sutton.
Survivors include a son, David Sutton, Santa Clarita, Calif.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Strickland, Athens; and sisters, Sarah Fisler, Lawrenceville, Tina Stephens, Athens, Betty Phillips, Hull, and Joyce Gabriel, Danielsville.
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 15, at 11 a.m. from Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Hugh and Mamie Sorrow Strickland. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold R. Sutton; and a son, Michael Sutton.
Survivors include a son, David Sutton, Santa Clarita, Calif.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie Strickland, Athens; and sisters, Sarah Fisler, Lawrenceville, Tina Stephens, Athens, Betty Phillips, Hull, and Joyce Gabriel, Danielsville.
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 15, at 11 a.m. from Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘W.L.’ Sims (7-11-11)
LAWRENCEVILLE – Willie Lamar “W.L.” Sims, 91, formerly of Decatur, died Monday, July 11, 2011.
Born in Monroe, he attended Winder High School and was employed by Carwood Manufacturing Company from 1938 to 1942 before serving in the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service. He was co-owner/operator of Sims Radiator Service, with locations in Decatur, Chamblee, Conyers and Lawrenceville. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church for 56 years, where he taught Sunday School and served as a greeter for many years. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his wife, Clara “Estelle” Phillips Sims.
Survivors include children, Dianne Bunn, Conyers, Barbara Bush, Lawrenceville, Phillip (Christy) Sims, Gainesville; grandchildren, Rebekah (Derrell) Roberts, Conyers, Jennifer (Jon) Day, Carrollton, Keith (Lori) Bunn and John Paul (Jessica) Bush, all of Suwanee, Phillip Sims, David Sims, Atlanta, Paul (Flor) Sims, Allanah Sims, Gainesville; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jon Day officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Hemophilia Foundation, 116 W. 32nd St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Monroe, he attended Winder High School and was employed by Carwood Manufacturing Company from 1938 to 1942 before serving in the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service. He was co-owner/operator of Sims Radiator Service, with locations in Decatur, Chamblee, Conyers and Lawrenceville. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church for 56 years, where he taught Sunday School and served as a greeter for many years. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his wife, Clara “Estelle” Phillips Sims.
Survivors include children, Dianne Bunn, Conyers, Barbara Bush, Lawrenceville, Phillip (Christy) Sims, Gainesville; grandchildren, Rebekah (Derrell) Roberts, Conyers, Jennifer (Jon) Day, Carrollton, Keith (Lori) Bunn and John Paul (Jessica) Bush, all of Suwanee, Phillip Sims, David Sims, Atlanta, Paul (Flor) Sims, Allanah Sims, Gainesville; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jon Day officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Hemophilia Foundation, 116 W. 32nd St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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