Harvey H. Chandler, 83, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012. He was lovingly known as “Sonny Boy.”
He was in the United States Army, serving in the Korean War, where he was awarded a Bronze Star. He retired from American Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Chandler was preceded in death by his parents, Jobe P. and Mary P. Chandler; a brother, Clement Chandler; and sisters, Mildred Steed, Jody Smith and Evelyn Dial.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jane B. Chandler, Maysville; sons, Harvey H. Chandler Jr., Duluth, and Andrew P. (Barbara) Chandler, Gainesville; daughters, Peggy Chandler (Paul) Steinichen, Duluth, and Elizabeth C. (Mark) Rhines, Huntersville, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and a sister, Reba Robinson, Winder.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 4, at 3 p.m., from the Gainesville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Bowen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church, 1015 E. Rock Spring Rd., Atlanta, GA 30306.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Paula Sue Sorrow (10-30-12)
COLBERT – Paula Sue Sorrow, 61, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Sue Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Shirley Sorrow; a daughter, Murdis Denise Sorrow; and son, George Fred Sorrow.
Survivors include children, Lynn (Tony) Barner, Carol (Steve) Gee, Bernice Edwards, Candy (Todd) Sorrow, and Nathaniel (Kim) Sorrow; sisters, Sandra Quarles and Della Morgan; brother, Ricky Powell;10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 2, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Friday, November 2, at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Sue Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Shirley Sorrow; a daughter, Murdis Denise Sorrow; and son, George Fred Sorrow.
Survivors include children, Lynn (Tony) Barner, Carol (Steve) Gee, Bernice Edwards, Candy (Todd) Sorrow, and Nathaniel (Kim) Sorrow; sisters, Sandra Quarles and Della Morgan; brother, Ricky Powell;10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 2, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Friday, November 2, at the funeral home.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Albert Sorrow (10-30-12)
COMMERCE – Albert Eugene Sorrow, 78, passed away at Northridge Medical Center on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
He was the son of the late Ozie Franklin and Lila Lutrelle Slater Sorrow.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lee Adams Sorrow, Commerce; three sons, Grady, Jimmy and Dennis Sorrow, all of Commerce; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 1, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 31, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Ozie Franklin and Lila Lutrelle Slater Sorrow.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Lee Adams Sorrow, Commerce; three sons, Grady, Jimmy and Dennis Sorrow, all of Commerce; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 1, at 3 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, October 31, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Elrod (10-30-12)
COMMERCE – Sarah Frances Elrod, 81, passed away at her residence Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
She was the daughter of the late Jesse L. Richey Sr. and Bertie Martin Richey. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Ben T. Elrod.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Lopez, Commerce; son-in-law, Tony Lopez, who was taking care of her during her declining health; granddaughter, Kristin (Oscar) Diaz, Nicholson; grandson, Dustin (Shannon) Dalton, Stone Mountain; great-granddaughters, Chloe and Lily-Kate Diaz; two sisters, Faye Smith, Buford, and Martha Smith, Commerce; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 1, at 11 a.m. at the Nicholson Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Duncan officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Jesse L. Richey Sr. and Bertie Martin Richey. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Ben T. Elrod.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Lopez, Commerce; son-in-law, Tony Lopez, who was taking care of her during her declining health; granddaughter, Kristin (Oscar) Diaz, Nicholson; grandson, Dustin (Shannon) Dalton, Stone Mountain; great-granddaughters, Chloe and Lily-Kate Diaz; two sisters, Faye Smith, Buford, and Martha Smith, Commerce; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 1, at 11 a.m. at the Nicholson Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Duncan officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
W.C. Hosch (10-30-12)
BRASELTON - W.C. Hosch, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Paul and Gertrude Cronic Hosch. He was a retired carpenter and plumber. Mr. Hosch was a member of the Church of Hoschton and was a former deacon of Hoschton Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army and was a Fireboard member for the West Jackson Fire Department for 25 years. Mr. Hosch was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Cedelia Reynolds Hosch; and a daughter, Janice Gayle Hosch.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hosch, Braselton; grandson, Christopher Miccoli, Braselton; and great-grandson, Dylan Miccoli.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 1, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher, John Carpenter and the Rev. Cory Sexton officiating. The burial will follow in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Hoschton. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 31, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at ww.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Paul and Gertrude Cronic Hosch. He was a retired carpenter and plumber. Mr. Hosch was a member of the Church of Hoschton and was a former deacon of Hoschton Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army and was a Fireboard member for the West Jackson Fire Department for 25 years. Mr. Hosch was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Cedelia Reynolds Hosch; and a daughter, Janice Gayle Hosch.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hosch, Braselton; grandson, Christopher Miccoli, Braselton; and great-grandson, Dylan Miccoli.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 1, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher, John Carpenter and the Rev. Cory Sexton officiating. The burial will follow in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Hoschton. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 31, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences at ww.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Joe Elmore (10-27-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Joe Elmore, 55, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 27, 2012.
He was born August 19, 1957, the son of the late Kenneth Glenn and Lorraine Catherine in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a restaurant manager for Brinker International.
Survivors include his wife, Kathi Elmore, Flowery Branch; son, Kenny Elmore, Roanoke, Va.; daughter, Maria Elmore, Roanoke, Va.; step-daughter, Megan Spradley, Auburn, Ala.; step-son and wife, Eddie and Summer Spradley, Suwanee; step-son, Ronnie Spradley, Lula; siblings, Bill, Loni and John; grandchildren, K.J. Elmore, Seth Elmore, Lucas Spradley, Logan Spradley, Tyler Spradley, Braxton Spradley and Bryce Phillips; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 3, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at their home, following the service.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
He was born August 19, 1957, the son of the late Kenneth Glenn and Lorraine Catherine in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a restaurant manager for Brinker International.
Survivors include his wife, Kathi Elmore, Flowery Branch; son, Kenny Elmore, Roanoke, Va.; daughter, Maria Elmore, Roanoke, Va.; step-daughter, Megan Spradley, Auburn, Ala.; step-son and wife, Eddie and Summer Spradley, Suwanee; step-son, Ronnie Spradley, Lula; siblings, Bill, Loni and John; grandchildren, K.J. Elmore, Seth Elmore, Lucas Spradley, Logan Spradley, Tyler Spradley, Braxton Spradley and Bryce Phillips; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 3, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at their home, following the service.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Bea Scroggs (10-29-12)
OAKWOOD - Bea Gilstrap Scroggs, 94, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness.
She was a loving Christian wife and mother, born August 25, 1918, the daughter of the late Pete C. and Bertha Savage Gilstrap in White County. She worked at a textile mill in Atlanta during World War II and married Harry D. Scroggs on January 13, 1946, shortly after Harry returned from World War II and were blessed with three children. Mrs. Scroggs was a member of First Baptist Church of Oakwood, where she was an active member for 66 years.
Bea was also preceded in death by sons, Glen Frank (18 months), and Charles Wayne (44 years); brothers, Candler (Shorty) Gilstrap, Sam Gilstrap, Earnest Gilstrap, Dillard Gilstrap, and Bill Gilstrap; and sisters, Gussie Bogan, Lucy Head, and Lillie Gooch.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Harry Scroggs, Oakwood; son and daughter-in-law, James L. and Barbara Scroggs, Gainesville; former daughter-in-law and husband, Brenda Scroggs and Jimmy Adams; grandchildren, Drs. Drew Robert and Lisa Valeria Scroggs Ekman, Kimberly Joy Scroggs, Jeffery Taylor and Amber Camilla Scroggs, Christopher Michael Scroggs, and Jason Daniel Scroggs; great-grandchildren, Molly Elizabeth Ekman, Fischer Charles Ekman, Elisabeth Arwen Scroggs and Madison Lilly Scroggs; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Oakwood City Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Fenlon will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Oakwood, P.O. Box 185, Oakwood, GA 30566.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
She was a loving Christian wife and mother, born August 25, 1918, the daughter of the late Pete C. and Bertha Savage Gilstrap in White County. She worked at a textile mill in Atlanta during World War II and married Harry D. Scroggs on January 13, 1946, shortly after Harry returned from World War II and were blessed with three children. Mrs. Scroggs was a member of First Baptist Church of Oakwood, where she was an active member for 66 years.
Bea was also preceded in death by sons, Glen Frank (18 months), and Charles Wayne (44 years); brothers, Candler (Shorty) Gilstrap, Sam Gilstrap, Earnest Gilstrap, Dillard Gilstrap, and Bill Gilstrap; and sisters, Gussie Bogan, Lucy Head, and Lillie Gooch.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Harry Scroggs, Oakwood; son and daughter-in-law, James L. and Barbara Scroggs, Gainesville; former daughter-in-law and husband, Brenda Scroggs and Jimmy Adams; grandchildren, Drs. Drew Robert and Lisa Valeria Scroggs Ekman, Kimberly Joy Scroggs, Jeffery Taylor and Amber Camilla Scroggs, Christopher Michael Scroggs, and Jason Daniel Scroggs; great-grandchildren, Molly Elizabeth Ekman, Fischer Charles Ekman, Elisabeth Arwen Scroggs and Madison Lilly Scroggs; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Oakwood City Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Fenlon will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Oakwood, P.O. Box 185, Oakwood, GA 30566.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Marlin Goff (10-29-12)
WINDER - Marlin Fredrick Goff, formerly of Baltimore, Md. and Chillicothe, Ohio, passed from this life to his eternal home on Monday, October 29, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Marlin’s life began December 14, 1935, in New Holland, Ohio, the son of Monte Freeland Cho Goff and Gelina Mae Dozer Goff. His early life was a struggle as his mother and brother died early. He was raised in a rural family and worked various odd jobs, including oil field service, mechanic, and a race car driver.
He married his wife of 51 years, Marcella Louise Huffman Goff on February 4, 1956 in Richmond, Ind. They lived in Chillicothe, Ohio where they started their family. She predeceased him.
Marlin was an industrious and hardworking man with a winsome wit. He worked for Western Electric as a cable installer and was promoted to estimator for AT & T and moved to Baltimore. While living there, Marlin was active in the International Optimist Club and became a district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America. He was also a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
A subsequent promotion brought him to Atlanta, where Marlin was instrumental in establishing the foundations of cable, telephone and data transmission. After his retirement, he began a new career as tax preparer for H & R Block for 19 years. He is well known in his community as a loving and sincere man who always tried to help others.
Survivors include a son, Fredrick Goff and his wife, Ralene, Old Saybrook, Conn.; daughter, Angela Sue Boatright and her husband, Allen, Snellville; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Linwood Smith officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will be in Allensville, Ohio.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
www.carterfhwinder.com
Marlin’s life began December 14, 1935, in New Holland, Ohio, the son of Monte Freeland Cho Goff and Gelina Mae Dozer Goff. His early life was a struggle as his mother and brother died early. He was raised in a rural family and worked various odd jobs, including oil field service, mechanic, and a race car driver.
He married his wife of 51 years, Marcella Louise Huffman Goff on February 4, 1956 in Richmond, Ind. They lived in Chillicothe, Ohio where they started their family. She predeceased him.
Marlin was an industrious and hardworking man with a winsome wit. He worked for Western Electric as a cable installer and was promoted to estimator for AT & T and moved to Baltimore. While living there, Marlin was active in the International Optimist Club and became a district commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America. He was also a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
A subsequent promotion brought him to Atlanta, where Marlin was instrumental in establishing the foundations of cable, telephone and data transmission. After his retirement, he began a new career as tax preparer for H & R Block for 19 years. He is well known in his community as a loving and sincere man who always tried to help others.
Survivors include a son, Fredrick Goff and his wife, Ralene, Old Saybrook, Conn.; daughter, Angela Sue Boatright and her husband, Allen, Snellville; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Linwood Smith officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will be in Allensville, Ohio.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
www.carterfhwinder.com
Betty Griffeth (10-28-12)
WINDER - Betty C. Griffeth, 80, died Sunday October 28, 2012.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Henry Lee Canup, Sr. and Lula Elizabeth Walden Canup. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joel Hardigree; her second husband, Jim Griffeth, Jr.; and siblings, Henry Canup, Jr., Woodrow Canup, James Canup, Ralph Canup, Bertie Bell and Jessie Lee Canup. She was a retiree of The Barrow County Department of Health, where she served as an administrative assistant and was a member of The Winder First Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Debi and Tommy Jordan, Winder; grandchildren, Mark Mitchell and Matt and Amanda Mitchell; great-grandchild, Adalyn Grace Mitchell; stepdaughter, Alison Brus, Monroe; stepsons, Jimmy Griffeth, Winder, and Steve Griffeth, Roswell; brothers, Clyde Canup, Mack Canup, and Donnie Canup, all of Winder; sisters, Latrell White, Bethlehem, Lanell Etheridge and Ann Hawkins, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at the Winder First Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604, The Winder First Christian Church, 275 North 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680, or The American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
www.carterfhwinder.com
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Henry Lee Canup, Sr. and Lula Elizabeth Walden Canup. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joel Hardigree; her second husband, Jim Griffeth, Jr.; and siblings, Henry Canup, Jr., Woodrow Canup, James Canup, Ralph Canup, Bertie Bell and Jessie Lee Canup. She was a retiree of The Barrow County Department of Health, where she served as an administrative assistant and was a member of The Winder First Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Debi and Tommy Jordan, Winder; grandchildren, Mark Mitchell and Matt and Amanda Mitchell; great-grandchild, Adalyn Grace Mitchell; stepdaughter, Alison Brus, Monroe; stepsons, Jimmy Griffeth, Winder, and Steve Griffeth, Roswell; brothers, Clyde Canup, Mack Canup, and Donnie Canup, all of Winder; sisters, Latrell White, Bethlehem, Lanell Etheridge and Ann Hawkins, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at the Winder First Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604, The Winder First Christian Church, 275 North 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680, or The American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
www.carterfhwinder.com
Neal Landers (10-27-12)
MURRAYVILLE - Neal Lee Landers, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on April 18, 1927, in Acworth. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a retired automotive body tech. He served in the United States Navy for five years from 1945-1950. After retiring as a tech, he worked the last 18 years at Lowes in Gainesville. Mr. Landers was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Lee Cayton Landers; and a son, Douglas Neal Landers.
Survivors include a son, Michael Landers, Murrayville; daughter, Susan Landers Wright, Murrayville; sisters, June Starnes, Lilburn, Marie Powers, Hoschton, and Mary Ann Kenerly, Hoschton; brothers, Alvin Landers and wife Audrey, Columbia, S.C., and Billy Landers and wife Mary of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Amanda Echerd Hornsby, Murrayville, and Steven A. Carmichael, Murrayville; three great- grandchildren, Abby Lee Carmichael, Kailey Marie Carmichael, and Sara Haylee Hornsby and special friend, Edna Dunagan, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Monday October 29, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Wilson officiated.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, was in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
He was born on April 18, 1927, in Acworth. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a retired automotive body tech. He served in the United States Navy for five years from 1945-1950. After retiring as a tech, he worked the last 18 years at Lowes in Gainesville. Mr. Landers was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Lee Cayton Landers; and a son, Douglas Neal Landers.
Survivors include a son, Michael Landers, Murrayville; daughter, Susan Landers Wright, Murrayville; sisters, June Starnes, Lilburn, Marie Powers, Hoschton, and Mary Ann Kenerly, Hoschton; brothers, Alvin Landers and wife Audrey, Columbia, S.C., and Billy Landers and wife Mary of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Amanda Echerd Hornsby, Murrayville, and Steven A. Carmichael, Murrayville; three great- grandchildren, Abby Lee Carmichael, Kailey Marie Carmichael, and Sara Haylee Hornsby and special friend, Edna Dunagan, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Monday October 29, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Wilson officiated.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, was in charge of arrangements.
www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
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