OAKWOOD - Don W. Lewis, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a sudden illness.
He was born December 6, 1935, the son of the late Charles and Lura Lewis of Opal, Ark. He was a Deacon at Northside Baptist Church in Gainesville and was a retired forester with the United States Forest Service.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Lewis; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Patsy Lewis, Clermont; daughter, Patti Lewis, Oakwood; daughter and son-in-law, Karla and John Schrader, Gainesville; four brothers; two sisters; grandchildren, Corey Schrader, Dylan Lewis, Cole Schrader & Dakota Lewis; mother-in-law, Claudine Copher, Mena, Ariz.; two brothers-in-law and families in Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 4, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Revs. Shannon Wingo and Roger Abernathy will officiate and the Rev. Cecil Thomas will officiate the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
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Dr. Tom Wages (2-27-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Dr. Tom L. Wages, 75, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012, at home surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.
Dr. Wages was born December 2, 1936, the son of the late Gordon Lee and Mildred Knight Wages of Auburn. He graduated from Emory University Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and residency in general surgery with the United States Navy. In 1963 Dr. Wages joined the Buford Medical Clinic, where he performed surgery, delivered babies, and made house calls, until his retirement in 2004.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, the Rev. Peggy Wages; daughter, Dr. Tanya Wages-Jefficoat, Augusta; sons, Russell Todd Wages, Cary, N.C., and Thomas Lee Wages, Jr., Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Michael David and Emily Warlick, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, John Patrick Jefficoat, Augusta, and Madison and Camille Warlick, Flowery Branch; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; six nephews; and numerous cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, from the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. DeDe Leetch will officiate. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 2, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Candler United Methodist Church, 1960 Candler Rd., Gainesville, GA 30507, or Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., # 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Wages was born December 2, 1936, the son of the late Gordon Lee and Mildred Knight Wages of Auburn. He graduated from Emory University Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and residency in general surgery with the United States Navy. In 1963 Dr. Wages joined the Buford Medical Clinic, where he performed surgery, delivered babies, and made house calls, until his retirement in 2004.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, the Rev. Peggy Wages; daughter, Dr. Tanya Wages-Jefficoat, Augusta; sons, Russell Todd Wages, Cary, N.C., and Thomas Lee Wages, Jr., Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Michael David and Emily Warlick, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, John Patrick Jefficoat, Augusta, and Madison and Camille Warlick, Flowery Branch; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; six nephews; and numerous cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, from the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. DeDe Leetch will officiate. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 2, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Candler United Methodist Church, 1960 Candler Rd., Gainesville, GA 30507, or Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., # 222, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Johnny Walden (2-27-12)
WINDER – Johnny M. Walden Jr., 87, died Monday, February 27, 2012.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Johnny Walden Sr. and Lizzie Butler Walden. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Masonic Lodge #333 , and was retired from Rohr Aircraft Manufacturing. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Blondine B. Walden, Winder; daughters, Rhonda Lowery, Jefferson, and Gloria Doty, Norcross; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Charles Walden officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Johnny Walden Sr. and Lizzie Butler Walden. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Masonic Lodge #333 , and was retired from Rohr Aircraft Manufacturing. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Blondine B. Walden, Winder; daughters, Rhonda Lowery, Jefferson, and Gloria Doty, Norcross; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Charles Walden officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Sue Madden (2-26-12)
WINDER - Sue Madden, 71, died Sunday, February 26, 2012.
A native of Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jewell Bailey Stone. Ms. Madden was a member of The Lawrenceville Church of God and had resided in Winder since 1990. She was a retired cashier with Circle K convenience stores.
Survivors include her children, Diane Daniel, Social Circle, Debbie Smith Jackson, Sherry Morales and Keith Daniel, both of Monroe, Tony Sheriff, Winder, and Tim Smith, Clayton; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Nancy Forehand, Cordele, Sandra Forehand, Carrollton, Pam Davenport and Sherry Duncan, both of Gainesville; brothers, Billy Stone, Stockbridge, Ricky White, Lawrenceville, and Pete White, Snellville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 29, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lewis Stover officiating. Burial will be in the Alcova Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jewell Bailey Stone. Ms. Madden was a member of The Lawrenceville Church of God and had resided in Winder since 1990. She was a retired cashier with Circle K convenience stores.
Survivors include her children, Diane Daniel, Social Circle, Debbie Smith Jackson, Sherry Morales and Keith Daniel, both of Monroe, Tony Sheriff, Winder, and Tim Smith, Clayton; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Nancy Forehand, Cordele, Sandra Forehand, Carrollton, Pam Davenport and Sherry Duncan, both of Gainesville; brothers, Billy Stone, Stockbridge, Ricky White, Lawrenceville, and Pete White, Snellville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 29, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lewis Stover officiating. Burial will be in the Alcova Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, February 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Butterbean’ Phillips (2-23-12)
WINDER – Melford “Butterbean” Phillips, 83, died Thursday, February 23, 2012.
Born in Hoschton, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was retired from General Motors. He was a member of the United Auto Workers. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Cennie Teal Phillips; sons, Donald and Jeff Phillips; and a great-grandson, Tucker Autry.
Survivors include sons, Darryl (Patricia) Phillips, Winder, a daughter, Carol Warlick, Winder; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Sam Phillips, Jefferson, and Jimmy Phillips, Winder; and sisters, Geneva Shannon and Edith Gaillard, both of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott, Braselton.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 26, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Joe Shadburn and Kevin Pirkle officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hoschton, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was retired from General Motors. He was a member of the United Auto Workers. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, Cennie Teal Phillips; sons, Donald and Jeff Phillips; and a great-grandson, Tucker Autry.
Survivors include sons, Darryl (Patricia) Phillips, Winder, a daughter, Carol Warlick, Winder; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Sam Phillips, Jefferson, and Jimmy Phillips, Winder; and sisters, Geneva Shannon and Edith Gaillard, both of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott, Braselton.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 26, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Joe Shadburn and Kevin Pirkle officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Lila Orr (2-24-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Lila K. Orr, 78, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born September 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Thurman and Gladys Kilgore of Gainesville.
She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and was retired from the Flowery Branch Post Office, where she had worked for 30 years. Mrs. Orr was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Eddie Whitfield; and brother, Jimmy Kilgore.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Franklin "Bo" Orr; son, Scott Orr, Sandy Springs; daughter, Lori Whitfield, Flowery Branch; brother, George Kilgore, Hoschton; grandchildren, Whitney Carlson, Jessica Mull, Ansley Orr, Megan Whitfield and Craig Whitfield; and step-mother, Etheleen Kilgore, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 26, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Revs. Bill Compton and Paul Wade officiated and the Rev. Dave Channell officiated at the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
She was born September 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Thurman and Gladys Kilgore of Gainesville.
She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and was retired from the Flowery Branch Post Office, where she had worked for 30 years. Mrs. Orr was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Eddie Whitfield; and brother, Jimmy Kilgore.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Franklin "Bo" Orr; son, Scott Orr, Sandy Springs; daughter, Lori Whitfield, Flowery Branch; brother, George Kilgore, Hoschton; grandchildren, Whitney Carlson, Jessica Mull, Ansley Orr, Megan Whitfield and Craig Whitfield; and step-mother, Etheleen Kilgore, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 26, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Revs. Bill Compton and Paul Wade officiated and the Rev. Dave Channell officiated at the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements.
James Childers (2-23-12)
WINDER – James Edward Childers, 80, died Thursday, February 23, 2012.
Born in Cherokee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Robert L. and Emma Childers. He was retired from the Department of Transportation after 22 years of service and was a United States Army veteran during the Korean conflict.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Juanita S. Childers, Winder; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Robert Childers, Mt. Holly, N.C., Dan Childers and Gene Childers, both of Winder; and sisters, Helen Holet, Decatur, Betty Ruthledge and Evelyn Gilreath, both of Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 26, at 2 p.m. from Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in the Hebron Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cherokee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Robert L. and Emma Childers. He was retired from the Department of Transportation after 22 years of service and was a United States Army veteran during the Korean conflict.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Juanita S. Childers, Winder; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Robert Childers, Mt. Holly, N.C., Dan Childers and Gene Childers, both of Winder; and sisters, Helen Holet, Decatur, Betty Ruthledge and Evelyn Gilreath, both of Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 26, at 2 p.m. from Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in the Hebron Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
John Harp (2-21-12)
BRASELTON - John T. Harp, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
He was born in Georgia, but he spent most of his adult life in South Jersey. He was married to Carrie Mae Danner, where they raised their four wonderful children. Mr. Harp was preceded in death by a brother, Willie Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memories his three daughters, Vera Shorter, Canyon, Texas, Sara (Warren) Henson, Braselton, and Cindy (Pete) Brandjord, Wyoming; a son, John Harp, Jr., Swedesboro, New Jersey; two step-children, Kelly (Willie) Moore and Clay Harp; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
John lived his life not by the breaths that he took, but the moments that he made.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 2 p.m. at the Hope Fellowship Church in Winder.
Professional services entrusted to Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home, Gainesville.
He was born in Georgia, but he spent most of his adult life in South Jersey. He was married to Carrie Mae Danner, where they raised their four wonderful children. Mr. Harp was preceded in death by a brother, Willie Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memories his three daughters, Vera Shorter, Canyon, Texas, Sara (Warren) Henson, Braselton, and Cindy (Pete) Brandjord, Wyoming; a son, John Harp, Jr., Swedesboro, New Jersey; two step-children, Kelly (Willie) Moore and Clay Harp; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
John lived his life not by the breaths that he took, but the moments that he made.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 2 p.m. at the Hope Fellowship Church in Winder.
Professional services entrusted to Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home, Gainesville.
Robert Scott (2-20-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Robert Allen Scott, 80, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born August 31, 1931, the son of the late Robert William and Ida Margaret Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha National Fraternity. Mr. Scott entered the United States Army in January of 1953, serving in the Korean War and earning the National Defense Service Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal. He was a resident of Hall County for the past 21 years and was retired from Citizens and Southern National Bank where he served as Loan Officer and Branch Manager.
Mr. Scott attended Bulloch Chapel at University Yacht Club and was a member of University Yacht Club, along with The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lions International, Lanierland Amateur Radio Club and The American Red Cross Northeast Georgia Chapter, Disaster Services.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Anne Scott; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Richard Gable, Conyers, and Dea and Kirk Weller, Claremore, Okla.; daughter, Susan Scott, Cumming; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Shortell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 24, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502, or American Red Cross, Northeast Georgia Chapter, 675 White Sulphur Rd., Suite 230, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born August 31, 1931, the son of the late Robert William and Ida Margaret Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha National Fraternity. Mr. Scott entered the United States Army in January of 1953, serving in the Korean War and earning the National Defense Service Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal. He was a resident of Hall County for the past 21 years and was retired from Citizens and Southern National Bank where he served as Loan Officer and Branch Manager.
Mr. Scott attended Bulloch Chapel at University Yacht Club and was a member of University Yacht Club, along with The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lions International, Lanierland Amateur Radio Club and The American Red Cross Northeast Georgia Chapter, Disaster Services.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Anne Scott; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Richard Gable, Conyers, and Dea and Kirk Weller, Claremore, Okla.; daughter, Susan Scott, Cumming; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Shortell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 24, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502, or American Red Cross, Northeast Georgia Chapter, 675 White Sulphur Rd., Suite 230, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Henry McElroy (2-20-12)
BOGART - Henry McElroy, 90, died Monday, February 20, 2012.
A native of Jersey, Georgia, he was the son of the late John and Jessie Mae Briscoe McElroy. Mr. McElroy was a retired homebuilder and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of The Winder Wesleyan Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Veta Tanner McElroy, Bogart; children, Scott McElroy, Neal McElroy and Ricky McElroy, all of Bogart, Joe McElroy, Hoschton, Phillip McElroy, Winder, and Denise McElroy Johnson and Diane Mathis, both of Winder; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother Bobby McElroy, Bogart.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 22, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jersey, Georgia, he was the son of the late John and Jessie Mae Briscoe McElroy. Mr. McElroy was a retired homebuilder and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of The Winder Wesleyan Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Veta Tanner McElroy, Bogart; children, Scott McElroy, Neal McElroy and Ricky McElroy, all of Bogart, Joe McElroy, Hoschton, Phillip McElroy, Winder, and Denise McElroy Johnson and Diane Mathis, both of Winder; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother Bobby McElroy, Bogart.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 22, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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