AUBURN - Darrell Allen, 62, died Saturday, October 29, 2011.
He was the son of the late Woodrow and Gaynelle Jones Allen. Mr. Allen was a Vietnam Veteran of The United States Army and was a cable installer with Key Services.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Millholland Allen, Auburn; daughters, Sandra Grover, Braselton, and Kerry Blackstock, Auburn; brothers, G. W. Allen and Johnny Allen, both of Auburn, Tony Allen, Statham; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 31, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Laura Williams (10-27-11)
WINDER – Laura Hammond Williams, 80, died Thursday, October 27, 2011.
Born in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Lenora Greeson Hammond. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church for 68 years and served as the first woman elder of this church. She was devoted to her family, friends and church. She graduated from Statham High School. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Broadus “Briscoe” Williams.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Judith W. Hettinger, Cordova, Tenn., and Deborah W. and Nelson L. Ruiz, Atlanta; grandchildren, Reid Hettinger, Laura Hettinger and Briscoe Ruiz; two brothers and a sister, Gene Hammond, Forest Park, Jack Hammond, Tyrone, and Hammond Wenzer, Peachtree City; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 31, from the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jennifer Horton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Lenora Greeson Hammond. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church for 68 years and served as the first woman elder of this church. She was devoted to her family, friends and church. She graduated from Statham High School. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Broadus “Briscoe” Williams.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Judith W. Hettinger, Cordova, Tenn., and Deborah W. and Nelson L. Ruiz, Atlanta; grandchildren, Reid Hettinger, Laura Hettinger and Briscoe Ruiz; two brothers and a sister, Gene Hammond, Forest Park, Jack Hammond, Tyrone, and Hammond Wenzer, Peachtree City; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 31, from the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jennifer Horton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Carlisle (10-30-11)
WINDER - Mary Estelle Ray Carlisle, 71 died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital following a brief illness.
Born November 1, 1939 in Duluth, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Howell “Pop” Ray and Mary Lois McAdams Ray. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Newell Dean Carlisle; a son, Michael Carlisle; daughter, Sandra Brock; granddaughter, Jane Brooks; brother, Willie Ray; and sisters, Bobbie Jane Carlisle and Alice Thompson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Lisa Carlisle, Flowery Branch; daughters and sons-in-laws, Ellen and Alfred Brooks, Commerce, and Beverly and Ricky Wall, Arcade, Susan Carlisle and Melinda Carlisle, both of Winder; son-in-law, James Brock, Winder; daughter-in-law, Vicki Carlisle, Hartwell; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Thomas and Joyce Ray, Hull, Dale and Sandra Ray, Nicholson, and David and Debbie Ray, Nicholson; sisters, Ann Nix, Flowery Branch, and Helen Nesbitt, Auburn.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, November 3, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Carlyle and Charles Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Mulberry Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born November 1, 1939 in Duluth, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Howell “Pop” Ray and Mary Lois McAdams Ray. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Newell Dean Carlisle; a son, Michael Carlisle; daughter, Sandra Brock; granddaughter, Jane Brooks; brother, Willie Ray; and sisters, Bobbie Jane Carlisle and Alice Thompson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Lisa Carlisle, Flowery Branch; daughters and sons-in-laws, Ellen and Alfred Brooks, Commerce, and Beverly and Ricky Wall, Arcade, Susan Carlisle and Melinda Carlisle, both of Winder; son-in-law, James Brock, Winder; daughter-in-law, Vicki Carlisle, Hartwell; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Thomas and Joyce Ray, Hull, Dale and Sandra Ray, Nicholson, and David and Debbie Ray, Nicholson; sisters, Ann Nix, Flowery Branch, and Helen Nesbitt, Auburn.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, November 3, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Carlyle and Charles Reese officiating. Interment will follow in Mulberry Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
J. Harold Bennett (10-26-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH - J. Harold Bennett, 72, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 following an extended illness.
He was born September 16, 1939, the son of the late James Kenneth and Annie Laurie Bennett. Harold served in the United States Air Force, was a graduate of Clemson University, and worked as a salesman for Agco, Inc for 40 years. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Bennett.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Patricia Harris Bennett; son, Mark Bennett, Flowery Branch; uncle, Tommy Bennett, Mauldin, S.C.; and one brother.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, from the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. John Roark will officiate. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. until service hour Saturday, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Pkwy # 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born September 16, 1939, the son of the late James Kenneth and Annie Laurie Bennett. Harold served in the United States Air Force, was a graduate of Clemson University, and worked as a salesman for Agco, Inc for 40 years. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Bennett.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Patricia Harris Bennett; son, Mark Bennett, Flowery Branch; uncle, Tommy Bennett, Mauldin, S.C.; and one brother.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, from the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. John Roark will officiate. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. until service hour Saturday, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Pkwy # 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Jones (10-24-11)
STATHAM – Jimmy Daryl Jones, 63, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at his residence following a long battle with cancer.
Born in Augusta, he was the son of Margaret K. Jones of Acworth and the late James W. Jones. He was a retired district manager from United Insurance Co. of America. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war, where he earned several medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a quartermaster in the United States Coast Guard. Jimmy was a member of Bearcreek First Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Nita Jones, Statham; son, Jason Derrick Jones, Statham; grandchildren, Gavin, Grant, Trista and Tayden Jones; and a brother, Dennis C. Jones, Acworth.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, at 2 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 25, 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 Augusta, he was the son of Margaret K. Jones of Acworth and the late James W. Jones. He was a retired district manager from United Insurance Co. of America. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war, where he earned several medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a quartermaster in the United States Coast Guard. Jimmy was a member of Bearcreek First Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Nita Jones, Statham; son, Jason Derrick Jones, Statham; grandchildren, Gavin, Grant, Trista and Tayden Jones; and a brother, Dennis C. Jones, Acworth.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, at 2 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 25, 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.
‘Zeb’ Nix (10-23-11)
Arlie Zebulon ”Zeb” Nix, 31, died Sunday, October 23, 2011.
He was the son of Arleen Klungle and husband Jim of Monroe and the late Freddie Nix. He loved coaching his son in baseball. He loved old trucks, and believed if it wasn't fast, fun and dirty, he didn't like it. He worked for Pittman Construction Company.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Alissa Nix; son, Mason Nix, stepson, Caleb Hunter; daughters, Jadyn Nix, Bailey Nix; brother, Eddie Nix, Monroe; sister, Brandy Laney and husband Shaw, Enoree, S.C.; and nieces and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 7 p.m., October 25, at Lawson Funeral Home with Terry Hawkins officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., October 26, at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in care of Alissa Nix/Zeb Nix Benefit Fund, Community Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 506, Winder, GA 30680.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Arleen Klungle and husband Jim of Monroe and the late Freddie Nix. He loved coaching his son in baseball. He loved old trucks, and believed if it wasn't fast, fun and dirty, he didn't like it. He worked for Pittman Construction Company.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Alissa Nix; son, Mason Nix, stepson, Caleb Hunter; daughters, Jadyn Nix, Bailey Nix; brother, Eddie Nix, Monroe; sister, Brandy Laney and husband Shaw, Enoree, S.C.; and nieces and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 7 p.m., October 25, at Lawson Funeral Home with Terry Hawkins officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., October 26, at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in care of Alissa Nix/Zeb Nix Benefit Fund, Community Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 506, Winder, GA 30680.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements.
Judith Ann Alexander (10-22-11)
MONROE – Judith Ann Alexander, 69, died Saturday, October 22, 2011.
Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie Barraco LaRose. She had been employed by Checker Flag Plumbing as a bookkeeper.
Survivors include a son, Joe (Bella) Alexander, Winder; daughter, Kathy (Mark) House, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Will and Samantha Alexander and Kaitlyn and Aiden House; brother, Patrick LaRose, Waterford, Mich.; and nephew, David LaRose.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, at 4 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 prior to the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie Barraco LaRose. She had been employed by Checker Flag Plumbing as a bookkeeper.
Survivors include a son, Joe (Bella) Alexander, Winder; daughter, Kathy (Mark) House, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Will and Samantha Alexander and Kaitlyn and Aiden House; brother, Patrick LaRose, Waterford, Mich.; and nephew, David LaRose.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, at 4 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 prior to the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy McDonald (10-21-11)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Dorothy Mae McDonald, 83, died Friday, October 21, 2011.
She was formerly of College Park where she had lived for 56 years before moving to Flowery Branch 23 years ago. She was member of Cornerstone Assembly of God. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Iva Mae Thompson; and daughter, Brenda “Totsie” Patterson-Clay.
Survivors include grandsons and their wives, Grant and Suzanne Tillman and Robbie and Dawn Stys; great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Meghan, Grayson, Jack and Allison; a great-great-grandchild Aiden; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 23, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Pastors Robbie Coleman and Jason Walls officiated. Graveside services were held Monday, October 24, at College Park Cemetery.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
She was formerly of College Park where she had lived for 56 years before moving to Flowery Branch 23 years ago. She was member of Cornerstone Assembly of God. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Iva Mae Thompson; and daughter, Brenda “Totsie” Patterson-Clay.
Survivors include grandsons and their wives, Grant and Suzanne Tillman and Robbie and Dawn Stys; great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Meghan, Grayson, Jack and Allison; a great-great-grandchild Aiden; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 23, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Pastors Robbie Coleman and Jason Walls officiated. Graveside services were held Monday, October 24, at College Park Cemetery.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
Christian Earls (10-18-11)
Christian Matthew Earls was born on July 18, 1990 to Jamie Millsap and the Rev. Calvin Earls, II. On Tuesday morning, October 18, 2011, Christian decided to take an early rest and suffer no more here on earth with us.
Christian was preceded in death by grandfathers, James E. Randolph and Col. Red Earls; grandmother, Dorothy Wilson; and great-grandparents, Roy Frank and Virgie Mae Miller and Otha and Callie Randolph, Sr.
Christian joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age and was a member on the junior. Christian attended Spout Springs Elementary, CW Davis Middle and Flowery Branch High School. He graduated from Lanier Career Academy and attended one year at Delaware State University, where he was Freshman Class President, Mr. Freshman and a red shirt on the football team, until his cancer came out of remission and at the request of the family came home to fight the cancer for a second time. Upon his return home he attended one semester at Georgia and then transferred to Georgia Perimeter College where he was enrolled until his death.
Christian loved so many things in life. First and foremost his nephew Casen, his family, friends, music and football.
He leaves to cherish his memories mother and stepfather, Kevin and Jamie Millsap; father, the Rev. Calvin Earls, II; brother and sister-in-law, Christopher and Hillary Earls; brother, Cameron Millsap; sister, Taylor Millsap; nephew, Casen James Earls (aka to him as “CJ”); two special cousins, Iyana Stringer and Jeriya Randolph; grandmother, Essie Randolph; special aunt, Sylvia (Shaun) Stringer; special uncle, Jeremy Randolph; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and relatives; and special friends, Troy King, Eddie McPherson, Greg Byrd, Chad Buckles, Eric Bymaster, Maniki Jenkins, Dustin Curtis, Matt Mills, L’Oreal, Cindy Corona, and many, many more.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Flowery Branch. The body will lie in state at the church from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The Revs. Emerson Ross and Eddie W. Bailey, Sr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 21, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Christian Earls Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Christian was preceded in death by grandfathers, James E. Randolph and Col. Red Earls; grandmother, Dorothy Wilson; and great-grandparents, Roy Frank and Virgie Mae Miller and Otha and Callie Randolph, Sr.
Christian joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age and was a member on the junior. Christian attended Spout Springs Elementary, CW Davis Middle and Flowery Branch High School. He graduated from Lanier Career Academy and attended one year at Delaware State University, where he was Freshman Class President, Mr. Freshman and a red shirt on the football team, until his cancer came out of remission and at the request of the family came home to fight the cancer for a second time. Upon his return home he attended one semester at Georgia and then transferred to Georgia Perimeter College where he was enrolled until his death.
Christian loved so many things in life. First and foremost his nephew Casen, his family, friends, music and football.
He leaves to cherish his memories mother and stepfather, Kevin and Jamie Millsap; father, the Rev. Calvin Earls, II; brother and sister-in-law, Christopher and Hillary Earls; brother, Cameron Millsap; sister, Taylor Millsap; nephew, Casen James Earls (aka to him as “CJ”); two special cousins, Iyana Stringer and Jeriya Randolph; grandmother, Essie Randolph; special aunt, Sylvia (Shaun) Stringer; special uncle, Jeremy Randolph; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and relatives; and special friends, Troy King, Eddie McPherson, Greg Byrd, Chad Buckles, Eric Bymaster, Maniki Jenkins, Dustin Curtis, Matt Mills, L’Oreal, Cindy Corona, and many, many more.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Flowery Branch. The body will lie in state at the church from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The Revs. Emerson Ross and Eddie W. Bailey, Sr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 21, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Christian Earls Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, GA is in charge of arrangements.
Viola Timms (10-19-11)
HOSCHTON - Viola Cleveland Timms, 92, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011.
A native of Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Hattie Allison Cleveland. Mrs. Timms was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Ray A. Timms; and children, Evelyn Timms and Jimmy Timms. She was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church, was a retired farmer, and was a retiree of Georgia Shoe of Flowery Branch.
Survivors include children, Rachel Timms Taylor, Betty T. Capes and Jack R. Timms, all of Hoschton, Frances Timms Brock and Johnny Timms, both of Gainesville; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and a brother, Franklin Cleveland, Gainesville.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 20, at 3 p.m., from Chestnut Mountain Church Cemetery with Mr. Johnny Timms officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Hattie Allison Cleveland. Mrs. Timms was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Ray A. Timms; and children, Evelyn Timms and Jimmy Timms. She was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church, was a retired farmer, and was a retiree of Georgia Shoe of Flowery Branch.
Survivors include children, Rachel Timms Taylor, Betty T. Capes and Jack R. Timms, all of Hoschton, Frances Timms Brock and Johnny Timms, both of Gainesville; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and a brother, Franklin Cleveland, Gainesville.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 20, at 3 p.m., from Chestnut Mountain Church Cemetery with Mr. Johnny Timms officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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