HOSCHTON – Irene Mae Hight, 84, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012.
She was preceded in death by husbands, William G. Smith Sr. and Arthur Larry Hight.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Brenda Smith, Hoschton; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Brad Bradley, Talking Rock, Mickey and Willie Grade, Arizona, and Kathy and Don Moore, Paradise, Mich; grandchildren, Megan and Patrick Goettsches, Mandy and Brandon Morrow, Timothy Ridings, Jennifer Zeiner, Bobby Wagner, Becky and Justin Rogers, Wendy and Sonny Skien, and Don Moore Jr.; great-grandchildren, Dru and Darla Morrow, Payton and Hayden Ridings, and Madelyn and Truitt Zeiner.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, December 2, at 2 p.m. in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Larry Rary officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Alice Peterson (11-29-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Alice Baird Peterson, 89, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Willowwood Nursing Center.
She was born August 3, 1923, the daughter of the late Thomas Smith-Thompson Baird and Jesse Kerr Baird in Edinburgh, Scotland. She moved to Lachine, Quebec, Canada in 1926. Upon marrying Harry Irving Peterson in 1950, she moved to Wolcott, Conn., and later Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. in 1957. After 46 years in Florida, she moved to Flowery Branch in 2003. She was retired from Bank of America in Florida, where she was a switchboard operator. Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by brothers, Alexander Stanley Baird and Thomas Smith Baird.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Harry "Bud" Peterson, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Susan Peterson, Atlanta, and James and Kate Peterson, Hicksville, N.Y.; and granddaughters, Helen Peterson and Kate Peterson, both of Charleston, S.C.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 2, at the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ivey, III, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army - Georgia Division, 1000 Center Place, Norcross, GA 30093.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
She was born August 3, 1923, the daughter of the late Thomas Smith-Thompson Baird and Jesse Kerr Baird in Edinburgh, Scotland. She moved to Lachine, Quebec, Canada in 1926. Upon marrying Harry Irving Peterson in 1950, she moved to Wolcott, Conn., and later Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. in 1957. After 46 years in Florida, she moved to Flowery Branch in 2003. She was retired from Bank of America in Florida, where she was a switchboard operator. Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by brothers, Alexander Stanley Baird and Thomas Smith Baird.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Harry "Bud" Peterson, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Susan Peterson, Atlanta, and James and Kate Peterson, Hicksville, N.Y.; and granddaughters, Helen Peterson and Kate Peterson, both of Charleston, S.C.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 2, at the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ivey, III, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army - Georgia Division, 1000 Center Place, Norcross, GA 30093.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
George Cronic (11-17-12)
HULL - George W. Cronic, 86, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012.
A native of Winder, he was the son of the late Clyde and Hester Cronic. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Runette Bramlett; and two brothers, Clyde Cronic, Jr. and Frank Cronic. Mr. Cronic was a graduate of Winder High School and Woodrow Wilson School of Law. He passed the Georgia State Bar in 1946 and worked for 38 years with the Federal Government and continued to practice law for the rest of his life. He was a member and deacon of Hull Baptist Church, where he also served as a Sunday School teacher and song leader.
Survivors include his wife, Gretel Cronic; three sons, Dr. Danny Cronic (Anne); Phil Cronic (Lynn), and Mark Cronic (Jodi); a stepson, Mike Jakubowicz; a brother, John Cronic; sisters, Grace Autry and Joyce Lott; grandchildren, Drew and Amelia Cronic, Nathan and Amy Cronic, Matthew and Lydia Newsom, Cale and Chrissy Cronic, Adam Cronic, Caleb and Kristin Cronic, and Joshua Cronic; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Eli, Isaiah, Nathan Jr., Bram, Brooks, Cammie and Kendall.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 1, at 12:30 p.m. at Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery in Winder. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Drew Cronic, Nathan Cronic, Cale Cronic, Adam Cronic, Caleb Cronic and Joshua Cronic. The family will receive friends Friday, November 30, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Madison County Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Winder, he was the son of the late Clyde and Hester Cronic. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Runette Bramlett; and two brothers, Clyde Cronic, Jr. and Frank Cronic. Mr. Cronic was a graduate of Winder High School and Woodrow Wilson School of Law. He passed the Georgia State Bar in 1946 and worked for 38 years with the Federal Government and continued to practice law for the rest of his life. He was a member and deacon of Hull Baptist Church, where he also served as a Sunday School teacher and song leader.
Survivors include his wife, Gretel Cronic; three sons, Dr. Danny Cronic (Anne); Phil Cronic (Lynn), and Mark Cronic (Jodi); a stepson, Mike Jakubowicz; a brother, John Cronic; sisters, Grace Autry and Joyce Lott; grandchildren, Drew and Amelia Cronic, Nathan and Amy Cronic, Matthew and Lydia Newsom, Cale and Chrissy Cronic, Adam Cronic, Caleb and Kristin Cronic, and Joshua Cronic; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Eli, Isaiah, Nathan Jr., Bram, Brooks, Cammie and Kendall.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 1, at 12:30 p.m. at Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery in Winder. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Drew Cronic, Nathan Cronic, Cale Cronic, Adam Cronic, Caleb Cronic and Joshua Cronic. The family will receive friends Friday, November 30, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Madison County Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Essie Mae Bell (11-28-12)
WINDER – Essie Mae Bell, 91, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
She was retired from Winder-Barrow Hospital. She attended church at Bethabra Baptist Church in Hoschton. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, John Johnson Bell; two brothers, Gartrell and Eugene Martin; and a sister, Beatrice Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Phillip “Wayne” Bell, Statham; three daughters, Lenis Blackstock, Winder, Janet Fielder, Danielsville, and Marie Knight, Toccoa; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 30, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Linwood Smith officiating. Burial will be at Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery in Hoschton. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was retired from Winder-Barrow Hospital. She attended church at Bethabra Baptist Church in Hoschton. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, John Johnson Bell; two brothers, Gartrell and Eugene Martin; and a sister, Beatrice Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Phillip “Wayne” Bell, Statham; three daughters, Lenis Blackstock, Winder, Janet Fielder, Danielsville, and Marie Knight, Toccoa; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 30, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Linwood Smith officiating. Burial will be at Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery in Hoschton. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Agnes Casper (11-28-12)
MONROE – Willie Agnes Casper, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
Mrs. Casper was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Casper.
She was a loving and devoted mother who lived for the Lord. She enjoyed spending time with her pet friend, Max. She retired from Statham Elementary School after 32 years of service.
Survivors include a son, Herbert James Thigpen, Bethlehem; a daughter, Joyce Annette Anderson, Bethlehem; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 1, at 2 p.m. in Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, November 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Casper was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Casper.
She was a loving and devoted mother who lived for the Lord. She enjoyed spending time with her pet friend, Max. She retired from Statham Elementary School after 32 years of service.
Survivors include a son, Herbert James Thigpen, Bethlehem; a daughter, Joyce Annette Anderson, Bethlehem; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 1, at 2 p.m. in Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, November 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Myron Harrison (11-27-12)
GILLSVILLE - Myron Allen Harrison won his battle on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 and is in his Heavenly Home.
He was the son of the late Ira K. and Mozelle Hartley Harrison. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Harrison Cain and Iris Lee Kytle; and special brothers-in-law, Calvin Brewster, Russell Murphy, Johnnie Wiley, and Willard Ravan.
Myron was born September 26, 1942, in Jackson County. He attended North Hall High School and North Georgia Tech School. He served with the Georgia National Guard, Det-A, Company A 1/121 Infantry from 1965-1971 receiving an honorable discharge. Myron's work talents were a licensed electrician, licensed refrigeration technician, licensed construction contractor and poultry/cattle farmer. Myron was an active member of Unity Christian Church. He served on many ministries, including children's ministry, trustee, buildings & grounds, deacon and elder.
Myron will be remembered for his love for Christ, the church, family and fellowman. He touched many lives and was loved for his honesty, caring and fun nature.
Myron will be greatly missed by his family, wife, Barbara Reece Harrison; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Alicia Harrison, and Jason and Kelly Harrison; grandchildren, Reece Allen Harrison, Chason Neal Harrison, Caleb Michael Harrison, Seth Riley Harrison, Jayce Myron Harrison, James Conley Harrison and Kenley Grace Harrison; siblings, Rhuna Ravan, Doug Harrison, Keith Harrison, Ruth Chapman, and Rachel Pless.
Funeral services to celebrate Myron's life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 30, at Mason and Ward Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Mike Thompson, Clack Stubbs, and Verlin Reece will officiate. Interment will be at Hillside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 29, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A special thanks to the Northeast Georgia Hospice "GOLD" Team for the care administered during his last days on earth.
In lieu of flowers, Myron's desire was that contributions be made to Unity Christian Church Building Fund, 70 Unity Church Circle, Maysville GA 30558, or Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.masonward.com.
Mason and Ward Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Ira K. and Mozelle Hartley Harrison. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Harrison Cain and Iris Lee Kytle; and special brothers-in-law, Calvin Brewster, Russell Murphy, Johnnie Wiley, and Willard Ravan.
Myron was born September 26, 1942, in Jackson County. He attended North Hall High School and North Georgia Tech School. He served with the Georgia National Guard, Det-A, Company A 1/121 Infantry from 1965-1971 receiving an honorable discharge. Myron's work talents were a licensed electrician, licensed refrigeration technician, licensed construction contractor and poultry/cattle farmer. Myron was an active member of Unity Christian Church. He served on many ministries, including children's ministry, trustee, buildings & grounds, deacon and elder.
Myron will be remembered for his love for Christ, the church, family and fellowman. He touched many lives and was loved for his honesty, caring and fun nature.
Myron will be greatly missed by his family, wife, Barbara Reece Harrison; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Alicia Harrison, and Jason and Kelly Harrison; grandchildren, Reece Allen Harrison, Chason Neal Harrison, Caleb Michael Harrison, Seth Riley Harrison, Jayce Myron Harrison, James Conley Harrison and Kenley Grace Harrison; siblings, Rhuna Ravan, Doug Harrison, Keith Harrison, Ruth Chapman, and Rachel Pless.
Funeral services to celebrate Myron's life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 30, at Mason and Ward Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Mike Thompson, Clack Stubbs, and Verlin Reece will officiate. Interment will be at Hillside Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 29, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A special thanks to the Northeast Georgia Hospice "GOLD" Team for the care administered during his last days on earth.
In lieu of flowers, Myron's desire was that contributions be made to Unity Christian Church Building Fund, 70 Unity Church Circle, Maysville GA 30558, or Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.masonward.com.
Mason and Ward Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Arlene Headley (11-24-12)
CARLTON - Joyce Arlene Headley, 75, wife of Melvin Gilbert Headley, died Saturday, November 24, 2012.
A native of Milwaukee, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Steve and Vernice Potyandy. Mrs. Headley was preceded in death by a son, Allan Hauner.
Survivors in addition to her husband include children, Richard Hauner, David Hauner, Teri Debusk, and Timothy Headley; brothers, Steve Potyandy and Gilbert Botyandy; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service was held.
Lord and Stephens Danielsville was in charge of arrangements.
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A native of Milwaukee, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Steve and Vernice Potyandy. Mrs. Headley was preceded in death by a son, Allan Hauner.
Survivors in addition to her husband include children, Richard Hauner, David Hauner, Teri Debusk, and Timothy Headley; brothers, Steve Potyandy and Gilbert Botyandy; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service was held.
Lord and Stephens Danielsville was in charge of arrangements.
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Chris McCurry (11-26-12)
BALDWIN – Chris McCurry, 40, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012.
He was born on January 16, 1972, in Habersham County, the son of Michael D. and Wanda Tanksley McCurry of Clarkesville. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie and Estelle Tanksley and Jack and Betty McCurry. Chris was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. He was the owner of McCurry Welding Company.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his loving wife, Tracy Franklin McCurry, Baldwin; daughter, Taylor McCurry, Baldwin; and a brother, Greg McCurry, Demorest.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 30, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, with the Revs. Lavay McCullough and Telford Tanksley officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 29, at the funeral home.
Those wishing to express online condolences to the McCurry family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.
He was born on January 16, 1972, in Habersham County, the son of Michael D. and Wanda Tanksley McCurry of Clarkesville. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie and Estelle Tanksley and Jack and Betty McCurry. Chris was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. He was the owner of McCurry Welding Company.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his loving wife, Tracy Franklin McCurry, Baldwin; daughter, Taylor McCurry, Baldwin; and a brother, Greg McCurry, Demorest.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 30, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, with the Revs. Lavay McCullough and Telford Tanksley officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 29, at the funeral home.
Those wishing to express online condolences to the McCurry family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.
Ora Kidd (11-26-12)
COMER - Ora Kellum Kidd, 96, died Monday, November 26, 2012.
A native of Elbert County, she was the daughter of the late Gip and Etta Guest Kellum. Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Kidd; and siblings, Dora King, Otis Kellum, Geneva Reeves, and Jessie Lee Kellum.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday December 1, at 1 p.m. at Brown Chapel, Danielsville, with the Revs. Rodney Owens and Jim Dykes officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Comer Baptist Church.
Brown Chapel, Danielsville, has charge of arrangements.
A native of Elbert County, she was the daughter of the late Gip and Etta Guest Kellum. Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Kidd; and siblings, Dora King, Otis Kellum, Geneva Reeves, and Jessie Lee Kellum.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday December 1, at 1 p.m. at Brown Chapel, Danielsville, with the Revs. Rodney Owens and Jim Dykes officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Comer Baptist Church.
Brown Chapel, Danielsville, has charge of arrangements.
Mary Josephine Gardner (11-19-12)
BOGART - Mary Josephine Gardner, 59, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center.
A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Everett Glenn and Florence Josephine Culbertson Gardner.
Survivors include her significant other, Sandy Carmen; a daughter, Lesley Miller; sister, Glynda Ann Gardner; grandchildren, Russell Wesley Miller and Lyndsy Dayle Smith; and niece, Dawn Bray.
Services will be private.
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
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A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Everett Glenn and Florence Josephine Culbertson Gardner.
Survivors include her significant other, Sandy Carmen; a daughter, Lesley Miller; sister, Glynda Ann Gardner; grandchildren, Russell Wesley Miller and Lyndsy Dayle Smith; and niece, Dawn Bray.
Services will be private.
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
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