WINDER – Guy M. Cooper, 84, died Sunday, August 28, 2011.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Ira B. and Willie L. Cooper. He was a retired transportation director for Barrow County Schools after 20 years and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce E. Cooper.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Frances Cooper, North Richland Hills, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Doyle Hill, Hoschton; grandchildren, Brandi and Kevin Owensby, Kasey Hill, and Brady and Karen Cooper; and great-grandchildren, Jake and Ella Owensby.
Funeral services will held Thursday, September 1, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will be at the Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, August 31, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Donations may be made to Barrow County Cancer Society, 1060 Gaines School Rd., Suite 2B, Athens, GA 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Errol John (8-26-11)
WINDER – Errol P. John, 64, died Friday, August 26, 2011.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he was the son of Josephine Allison of Brooklyn, N.Y. and the late Ralph William John. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a self-employed contractor.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rufena John White, Winder; sons, Perteo “P.J.” John, Brooklyn, N.Y., Nathaniel John, Wallawalla, Wash.; daughters, Aletheia John, Brooklyn, N.Y., Asheka John, Winder; stepdaughter, Lisa Gillis, Lawrenceville; 11 grandchildren; brother, Ralph John Jr., Destin, Fla.; and sisters, Carmen Forbes, Baltimore, Md., and Jacqueline John, Loganville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 4, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Roger Moody officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he was the son of Josephine Allison of Brooklyn, N.Y. and the late Ralph William John. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a self-employed contractor.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rufena John White, Winder; sons, Perteo “P.J.” John, Brooklyn, N.Y., Nathaniel John, Wallawalla, Wash.; daughters, Aletheia John, Brooklyn, N.Y., Asheka John, Winder; stepdaughter, Lisa Gillis, Lawrenceville; 11 grandchildren; brother, Ralph John Jr., Destin, Fla.; and sisters, Carmen Forbes, Baltimore, Md., and Jacqueline John, Loganville.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 4, at 11 a.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Roger Moody officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Jack Crosby Jr. (8-23-11)
Jack R. Crosby, Jr., 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
He was born in Norfolk, Va. on August 10, 1951 and was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Harrell Crosby and Jack Russell Crosby, Sr. He was recently retired from the State of Georgia, Office of Inspector General, where he worked as a Senior Investigator for 34 years.
Jack served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and cooking. He loved going to the beach and all the pleasures that went along with it, fishing, boating, swimming and walking. Always fun to be with, Jack had a great sense of humor. Family, neighbors, co-workers all enjoyed Jack’s helpful attitude and his sense of integrity.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Dinah Cantrell Crosby, Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Jane Crosby Knapp and Dr. William Knapp, Atlanta; and a niece and nephew.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 27, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Clack Stubbs officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Hall County Animal Shelter and Rescue, 1688 Barber Rd., Gainesville, GA 30507.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Norfolk, Va. on August 10, 1951 and was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Harrell Crosby and Jack Russell Crosby, Sr. He was recently retired from the State of Georgia, Office of Inspector General, where he worked as a Senior Investigator for 34 years.
Jack served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and cooking. He loved going to the beach and all the pleasures that went along with it, fishing, boating, swimming and walking. Always fun to be with, Jack had a great sense of humor. Family, neighbors, co-workers all enjoyed Jack’s helpful attitude and his sense of integrity.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Dinah Cantrell Crosby, Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Jane Crosby Knapp and Dr. William Knapp, Atlanta; and a niece and nephew.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 27, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Clack Stubbs officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Hall County Animal Shelter and Rescue, 1688 Barber Rd., Gainesville, GA 30507.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Bishop (8-18-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Charles Zachary Bishop, 18, died Thursday, August 18, 2011.
Zach was born in Gainesville on December 6, 1992 to Charles Willard Bishop Jr. of Gainesville, Fla. and Vickie Ann Bishop of Duluth. Zach was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Frank Zachary Carswell; nephew, Shawn Corey Bishop; and cousins, Heather Renee Bishop Sisk and Alex Kelley.
Survivors in addition to his parents include siblings, Whitney and Chris Bishop, Flowery Branch; maternal grandparents, Ray and Patricia Leach, Buford; maternal great-grandmother, Edna Carswell, Toccoa; paternal grandparents, Pauline Bishop, Flowery Branch, and Charles and Margaret Bishop, Sr., Monroe; paternal great-grandmother, Verna Mae Buddenhagen, Claxton; aunts and uncles, Teresa Cannon, Robert Bishop, Billy and Ginny Bishop, Donna and David Kelly; and five cousins.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday August 26, at 1 p.m. at the New Prospect United Methodist Church, 2018 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to United Community Bank, payable to Brooke Black IMO Charles Zachary Bishop, Account # 2030194829.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Zach was born in Gainesville on December 6, 1992 to Charles Willard Bishop Jr. of Gainesville, Fla. and Vickie Ann Bishop of Duluth. Zach was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Frank Zachary Carswell; nephew, Shawn Corey Bishop; and cousins, Heather Renee Bishop Sisk and Alex Kelley.
Survivors in addition to his parents include siblings, Whitney and Chris Bishop, Flowery Branch; maternal grandparents, Ray and Patricia Leach, Buford; maternal great-grandmother, Edna Carswell, Toccoa; paternal grandparents, Pauline Bishop, Flowery Branch, and Charles and Margaret Bishop, Sr., Monroe; paternal great-grandmother, Verna Mae Buddenhagen, Claxton; aunts and uncles, Teresa Cannon, Robert Bishop, Billy and Ginny Bishop, Donna and David Kelly; and five cousins.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday August 26, at 1 p.m. at the New Prospect United Methodist Church, 2018 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to United Community Bank, payable to Brooke Black IMO Charles Zachary Bishop, Account # 2030194829.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Chuck’ Greenway (8-22-11)
Homer Dana “Chuck” Greenway, Jr., 68, died on Monday, August 22, 2011 following an extended illness.
He was born in Hall County the son of Ruby Wall Greenway and the late Homer Dana Greenway Sr. He graduated from East Hall High School and was a member of Air Line Baptist Church. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1961 to 1964. After receiving an advanced degree in electrical engineering, he owned and operated Engineer Control Company of Maysville. He also operated the Greenway Golf Course for 15 years.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sisters, Carolyn Cape and Rita Shockley; his loving children, a son, Michael Greenway, daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Anthony Fauscett and Lori and John Adams; six grandchildren, Hannah Greenway, Eric Waters, Elizabeth Adams, Victoria Adams, Jay Adams and Annmarie Adams; two great-grandchildren, Gracie and Mikala Waters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 25, at 11 a.m. in the chapel Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Air Line Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Verlin Reece will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Hall County the son of Ruby Wall Greenway and the late Homer Dana Greenway Sr. He graduated from East Hall High School and was a member of Air Line Baptist Church. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1961 to 1964. After receiving an advanced degree in electrical engineering, he owned and operated Engineer Control Company of Maysville. He also operated the Greenway Golf Course for 15 years.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sisters, Carolyn Cape and Rita Shockley; his loving children, a son, Michael Greenway, daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Anthony Fauscett and Lori and John Adams; six grandchildren, Hannah Greenway, Eric Waters, Elizabeth Adams, Victoria Adams, Jay Adams and Annmarie Adams; two great-grandchildren, Gracie and Mikala Waters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 25, at 11 a.m. in the chapel Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Air Line Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Verlin Reece will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Claudine Williams (8-20-11)
AUBURN - Claudine West Williams, 74, entered her heavenly home Saturday, August 20, 2011.
A native of Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ever Luther West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Williams, on March 5, 2009. Mrs. Williams was a longtime employee of the Barrow County School System, where she worked in food service at Auburn Elementary School. She was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church. She graciously touched everyone with her loving smile and dedication to the Lord and will forever be remembered by friends and family.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Lisa Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Mark Patrick; grandchildren, Cale Williams and Chad Williams, all of Auburn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbie and Winford Gower, Hog Mountain, and Betty and Mark Hughes, Lawrenceville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, August 22, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to the Midway United Methodist Church Building Fund, 215 Kilcrease Rd., Auburn, GA 30011.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ever Luther West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Williams, on March 5, 2009. Mrs. Williams was a longtime employee of the Barrow County School System, where she worked in food service at Auburn Elementary School. She was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church. She graciously touched everyone with her loving smile and dedication to the Lord and will forever be remembered by friends and family.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Lisa Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Mark Patrick; grandchildren, Cale Williams and Chad Williams, all of Auburn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbie and Winford Gower, Hog Mountain, and Betty and Mark Hughes, Lawrenceville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, August 22, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Flowers are accepted, or memorials may be made to the Midway United Methodist Church Building Fund, 215 Kilcrease Rd., Auburn, GA 30011.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Gentry (8-17-11)
AUBURN - Gladys M. Dickerson Gentry, 89, peacefully passed away at her residence under hospice care on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
She was preceded in death by parents, Edgar J. and Daisy Strome Moyer; first husband, Meredith W. Dickerson; second husband, Euell B. Gentry; and sister, Vivian Harlan Kelly.
In her earlier years she worked on Air Force bases, starting out as a clerk and working up to Base Commander’s secretary. Later she was a much loved substitute teacher at Winder–Barrow High School. Gladys made friends easily and loved everyone she met. Her generous spirit and happy chuckle will be missed by all.
Survivors include a son, Edgar W. (Barbara) Dickerson, Auburn; she was Mamaw to three grandchildren, Michael W. Dickerson, Valley, Ala., Penelope D. (Lee) Tench, Statham, and Hollie F. (Roman) Carson, West Hollywood, Calif.; and brother Edgar M. (Doris) Moyers, Fishers, Ind.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 21, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenny Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will begin receiving friends Sunday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Athens Community Council on Ageing (ACCA), 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA 30601.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was preceded in death by parents, Edgar J. and Daisy Strome Moyer; first husband, Meredith W. Dickerson; second husband, Euell B. Gentry; and sister, Vivian Harlan Kelly.
In her earlier years she worked on Air Force bases, starting out as a clerk and working up to Base Commander’s secretary. Later she was a much loved substitute teacher at Winder–Barrow High School. Gladys made friends easily and loved everyone she met. Her generous spirit and happy chuckle will be missed by all.
Survivors include a son, Edgar W. (Barbara) Dickerson, Auburn; she was Mamaw to three grandchildren, Michael W. Dickerson, Valley, Ala., Penelope D. (Lee) Tench, Statham, and Hollie F. (Roman) Carson, West Hollywood, Calif.; and brother Edgar M. (Doris) Moyers, Fishers, Ind.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 21, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenny Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will begin receiving friends Sunday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Athens Community Council on Ageing (ACCA), 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA 30601.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Merritt Hill (8-16-11)
WINDER - Merritt Hill, 83, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
A native of Bishop, he was the son of the late George and Lollie Maxey Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Roberts Hill; and sister, Mary Frances Brown. He had resided in Barrow County for the past 60 years. Mr. Hill was a retired sewing machine mechanic with Georgia Sportswear.
Survivors include a son, Stanley Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dennis Lee, all of Winder; grandchildren, Brian Lee, Atlanta, and Mandy Lee, Augusta; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Neal Lord, Bishop; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Faye Roberts, Monroe, Virlyn and Louise Roberts, Apopka, Fla., and Shirley Wyatt, Hiram; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Stroup officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 18, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Bishop, he was the son of the late George and Lollie Maxey Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Roberts Hill; and sister, Mary Frances Brown. He had resided in Barrow County for the past 60 years. Mr. Hill was a retired sewing machine mechanic with Georgia Sportswear.
Survivors include a son, Stanley Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dennis Lee, all of Winder; grandchildren, Brian Lee, Atlanta, and Mandy Lee, Augusta; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Neal Lord, Bishop; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Faye Roberts, Monroe, Virlyn and Louise Roberts, Apopka, Fla., and Shirley Wyatt, Hiram; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Stroup officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, August 18, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Tufts (8-15-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Raymond Karl Tufts, 56, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at his residence.
He was the son of Doris Faye Tufts of Flowery Branch and the late Richard Gene Tufts.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Barbara Tufts, Flowery Branch; son Christopher Gene Tufts, Flowery Branch; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli Faye and Johnlee Altman, Flowery Branch; grandson, Carter Lee Altman, Flowery Branch; and brothers, Donald Gene Tufts, Cordele, and Michael Lee Tufts, Flowery Branch.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Peggy Wages officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Doris Faye Tufts of Flowery Branch and the late Richard Gene Tufts.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Barbara Tufts, Flowery Branch; son Christopher Gene Tufts, Flowery Branch; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli Faye and Johnlee Altman, Flowery Branch; grandson, Carter Lee Altman, Flowery Branch; and brothers, Donald Gene Tufts, Cordele, and Michael Lee Tufts, Flowery Branch.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Peggy Wages officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Tim Bray (8-15-11)
WINDER - Tim Bray, 70, died Monday, August 15, 2011.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of the late L.G. and Inez Voyles Bray. Mr. Bray was a member of Union Baptist Church and was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence Bray and Jerry Bray; and a sister, Marion Hollis. He was a retiree of Johns-Manville Corporation and was a United States Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Cook Bray, Winder; daughter, Penny Cronic, Winder; grandchildren, Madison Cronic, Regan Cronic and Logan Cronic; great-granddaughter, Kassie Cronic; sister, Peggy Timms, Panama City, Fla.; and brother, Rev. Mike Bray, Dallas, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. Rudy Camp, Tony Powers and Mike Bray officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 16, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 527 Union Church Rd., Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Fulton County, he was the son of the late L.G. and Inez Voyles Bray. Mr. Bray was a member of Union Baptist Church and was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence Bray and Jerry Bray; and a sister, Marion Hollis. He was a retiree of Johns-Manville Corporation and was a United States Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Cook Bray, Winder; daughter, Penny Cronic, Winder; grandchildren, Madison Cronic, Regan Cronic and Logan Cronic; great-granddaughter, Kassie Cronic; sister, Peggy Timms, Panama City, Fla.; and brother, Rev. Mike Bray, Dallas, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. Rudy Camp, Tony Powers and Mike Bray officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, August 16, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 527 Union Church Rd., Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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