CARNESVILLE – Orin Smith Lunsford Sr., 79, died Thursday, February 5, 2009, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
Born in Franklin County on June 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Martin and Etta Smith Lunsford. He was a retired shipping clerk, having worked for Oliver Rubber Company with 35 years of service. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Lunsford was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Pritchett Lunsford; and a sister, Annie Bell Lunsford.
Survivors include a son, Orin Lunsford Jr., Hoschton; daughters, Elaine Sylvester, Birmingham, Ala., Diane Griffith, Carnesville, and Darnell Albritton, Tupelo, Miss.; a sister, Guynell Whitsel, Royston; special friend, Lou Lunsford, Carnesville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 8, at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Allen Carmichael officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Edith Holloway
BETHLEHEM – Edith Adelheid Holloway, 76, died Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Born on Germany, Nieder Lausitz County, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was retired from Harrison Poultry. Mrs. Holloway was preceded in death by her husband, Radford Charles Holloway; and a stepson, Michael Holloway.
Survivors include stepsons, Ray Holloway and Larry Holloway; stepdaughter, Charlene Strickland; godson, Trenton Mull; seven grandchildren; brother, Hjohaein Conrad; sister and brother-in-law, Elvira and Freddie Funke; sister-in-law, Rachel Holloway Bolton; special friends and family, Beth Buchanan, Alvar Parten, and Tam Mull, all of Bethlehem, Donna Autry, Statham.
Funeral services were held Monday at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Parker Benson officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barrow County Animal Shelter, 610 Barrow Park Dr., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on Germany, Nieder Lausitz County, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was retired from Harrison Poultry. Mrs. Holloway was preceded in death by her husband, Radford Charles Holloway; and a stepson, Michael Holloway.
Survivors include stepsons, Ray Holloway and Larry Holloway; stepdaughter, Charlene Strickland; godson, Trenton Mull; seven grandchildren; brother, Hjohaein Conrad; sister and brother-in-law, Elvira and Freddie Funke; sister-in-law, Rachel Holloway Bolton; special friends and family, Beth Buchanan, Alvar Parten, and Tam Mull, all of Bethlehem, Donna Autry, Statham.
Funeral services were held Monday at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Parker Benson officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barrow County Animal Shelter, 610 Barrow Park Dr., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Woody Davis
TOOMSBORO – Woody Davis, 90, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, following an extended illness.
Born on May 24, 1918, in Bogart, he was the son of the late Haden and Fannie Davis. He was retired from Springhill Services and was a United States Army veteran during World War II. He was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Embry Davis.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Davis Bray (Rubin), Toomsboro; granddaughter, Elizabeth Bray, Toomsboro; “special son”, Brooks A. Snider Jr. (Karen), Milledgeville; brother, Cecil Davis (Jean), Sparta; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Embry, Thompson, and Shirley Embry, Winder; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moores Funeral Home. Burial will be in Nunn-Wheeler Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Building Fund of Macedonia Baptist Church, McIntyre, Georgia.
Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 24, 1918, in Bogart, he was the son of the late Haden and Fannie Davis. He was retired from Springhill Services and was a United States Army veteran during World War II. He was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Embry Davis.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Davis Bray (Rubin), Toomsboro; granddaughter, Elizabeth Bray, Toomsboro; “special son”, Brooks A. Snider Jr. (Karen), Milledgeville; brother, Cecil Davis (Jean), Sparta; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Embry, Thompson, and Shirley Embry, Winder; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Moores Funeral Home. Burial will be in Nunn-Wheeler Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Building Fund of Macedonia Baptist Church, McIntyre, Georgia.
Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Carey
ROYSTON – Ronald Edwin Carey, 54, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Franklin County on February 4, 1955, he was the son of the late Edwin Burke and Sara Gladys Carey Carey. He was a contractor, having worked in the construction industry, and also attended the Pennington Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Carey, Royston; daughters, Ronda Dee Carey and Sara Marie Carey, both of Royston; brother, Brent Carey, Royston; sisters, Dawn Malcom and Lois Bowers, both of Royston, and Gail Harris, Dacula; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 11 a.m., in the Pennington Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Brian David, Allen Carmichael and Raymond Carr officiating. Burial will be in the Cary Memorial Gardens in the Sandy Cross Community.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Franklin County on February 4, 1955, he was the son of the late Edwin Burke and Sara Gladys Carey Carey. He was a contractor, having worked in the construction industry, and also attended the Pennington Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Carey, Royston; daughters, Ronda Dee Carey and Sara Marie Carey, both of Royston; brother, Brent Carey, Royston; sisters, Dawn Malcom and Lois Bowers, both of Royston, and Gail Harris, Dacula; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 11 a.m., in the Pennington Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Brian David, Allen Carmichael and Raymond Carr officiating. Burial will be in the Cary Memorial Gardens in the Sandy Cross Community.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Vernon
LEESBURG, FLA. – Charles Hampton Vernon, 87, died Friday, February 6, 2009.
He was born in Chattooga County, on February 19, 1921, the son of the late Charles and Ethel Vernon. He and his wife, lived in Jefferson for 35 years before moving to Florida. He was a retired cotton buyer. A proud World War II veteran, he served in the United States Navy as a Radioman First Class and Intercept Operator with the Fleet Radio Unit, a part of the Naval Security Group. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, the American Legion, and the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association. Mr. Vernon was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Abbot; and son, David R. Vernon.
Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Beadles Vernon; daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and John Harrington of Leesburg, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Kathy Vernon Long, Prosperity, S.C.; granddaughters, Suzanne Godsey and Jessica Vernon, both of Arden, N.C., and Katie Gurley, Atlanta; grandsons, Ben Vernon, Charlotte, N.C., and Alex Gurley, Dawsonville; and a great-granddaughter, Lillian Ruth Godsey, Arden, N.C.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, February 11, at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, with the Revs. John Harrington, Cary Gibson and David Beadles officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Stan Escoe Sunday School Class and the Original Romeo Club. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Florida United Methodist Children's Home, 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030-9952.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Chattooga County, on February 19, 1921, the son of the late Charles and Ethel Vernon. He and his wife, lived in Jefferson for 35 years before moving to Florida. He was a retired cotton buyer. A proud World War II veteran, he served in the United States Navy as a Radioman First Class and Intercept Operator with the Fleet Radio Unit, a part of the Naval Security Group. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, the American Legion, and the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association. Mr. Vernon was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Abbot; and son, David R. Vernon.
Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Beadles Vernon; daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and John Harrington of Leesburg, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Kathy Vernon Long, Prosperity, S.C.; granddaughters, Suzanne Godsey and Jessica Vernon, both of Arden, N.C., and Katie Gurley, Atlanta; grandsons, Ben Vernon, Charlotte, N.C., and Alex Gurley, Dawsonville; and a great-granddaughter, Lillian Ruth Godsey, Arden, N.C.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, February 11, at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, with the Revs. John Harrington, Cary Gibson and David Beadles officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Stan Escoe Sunday School Class and the Original Romeo Club. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Florida United Methodist Children's Home, 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030-9952.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Dixon
ROYSTON – Charles Walker Dixon, 80, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at his residence.
Born on April 25, 1928, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Robert Wesley and Annie Lou Scarboro Dixon. He was retired from Johnson & Johnson, where he worked in the maintenance department. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and he attended the David’s Home Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Hart Dixon; and a brother, James Dixon.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Phillips Dixon, Royston; a son, Danny Dixon, Watkinsville; daughter, Donna Wilson, Royston; sisters, Pauline Strickland, Bobbie McCollum and Betty Kinley, all of Royston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral home with the Revs. Doug Conwell and Malcolm Herndon officiating. Burial will be in the New Bethel Holiness Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 25, 1928, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Robert Wesley and Annie Lou Scarboro Dixon. He was retired from Johnson & Johnson, where he worked in the maintenance department. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and he attended the David’s Home Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Hart Dixon; and a brother, James Dixon.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Phillips Dixon, Royston; a son, Danny Dixon, Watkinsville; daughter, Donna Wilson, Royston; sisters, Pauline Strickland, Bobbie McCollum and Betty Kinley, all of Royston; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral home with the Revs. Doug Conwell and Malcolm Herndon officiating. Burial will be in the New Bethel Holiness Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Vincent Eterno
HOMER - Vincent William Eterno, 54, died Thursday, February 5, 2009.
Born in Gainesville, he was the son of Mary Lois Eterno of Homer and the late, Joseph Eterno. He was owner of J & V Locksmith and was a member of St. Catherine Laboure' Catholic Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Barbara Wall Eterno, Homer; daughters and son-in-law, Mary Beth and Ryan Owen, Gainesville, Catherine Eterno and her fiancé, Josh Payne, both of Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Maggie Eterno, Gainesville; grandchildren, Cooper and Clay Owen, Vincent Josiah and Mary Elisabeth Eterno, and Austin Payne; sisters, Francine Salvatore, Jennifer Hinson, and Rose Adams.
A Funeral Mass was said Monday, February 9, from St. Catherine Laboure' Catholic Church in Commerce with the Revs. J. Liem Nguyen and Mr. John Burke serving as celebrants.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Catherine Laboure' Building Fund, P.O. Box 1472 Commerce, GA 30529-1472.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Gainesville, he was the son of Mary Lois Eterno of Homer and the late, Joseph Eterno. He was owner of J & V Locksmith and was a member of St. Catherine Laboure' Catholic Church.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Barbara Wall Eterno, Homer; daughters and son-in-law, Mary Beth and Ryan Owen, Gainesville, Catherine Eterno and her fiancé, Josh Payne, both of Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Maggie Eterno, Gainesville; grandchildren, Cooper and Clay Owen, Vincent Josiah and Mary Elisabeth Eterno, and Austin Payne; sisters, Francine Salvatore, Jennifer Hinson, and Rose Adams.
A Funeral Mass was said Monday, February 9, from St. Catherine Laboure' Catholic Church in Commerce with the Revs. J. Liem Nguyen and Mr. John Burke serving as celebrants.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Catherine Laboure' Building Fund, P.O. Box 1472 Commerce, GA 30529-1472.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Paul Christian
JEFFERSON – Paul Edgar Christian, 68, died Friday, February 6, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Athens.
He was born in Madison County, the son of the late Cornell and Emma Landers Christian. He was retired from ABB as a welder and was a United States Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Jane Wilson Christian, Jefferson; sons, Dean Christian, Nicholson, and Dennis Christian, Statham; brother, Larry Christian, Hartwell; sister, Brenda Smith, Comer; and grandson, Dylan Dean Christian.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral home with the Rev. Don Nester officiating. Burial will be at Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Madison County, the son of the late Cornell and Emma Landers Christian. He was retired from ABB as a welder and was a United States Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Jane Wilson Christian, Jefferson; sons, Dean Christian, Nicholson, and Dennis Christian, Statham; brother, Larry Christian, Hartwell; sister, Brenda Smith, Comer; and grandson, Dylan Dean Christian.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral home with the Rev. Don Nester officiating. Burial will be at Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
George Mason
BANKS COUNTY - George Mason, 69, died Saturday, February 7, 2009, at his residence.
Born in Homer on November 12, 1939, he was the son of the late John and Carrie Beck Mason. He was a member of the Homer Presbyterian Church and was retired from Orbit Manufacturing Company with 26 years of service as plant manager. Mr. Mason was preceded in death by a daughter, Betsy West; son, Allen Mason; sister, Frances Mason; and brothers, Roger Mason and John Harold Mason.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Jerri Mason, Baldwin; sisters, Helen Harrison, Gainesville, Virginia Hood, Helen; brothers, T.I. Mason and Swayne Mason, both of Cornelia; grandchildren, Carrie Beth Chastain, Wilmington, N.C., Jake Mills, Lex Mason and Rebecca Irvin, all of Baldwin.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9, at 2 p.m., at the Homer Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Paul Bryson and Terrell Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Homer on November 12, 1939, he was the son of the late John and Carrie Beck Mason. He was a member of the Homer Presbyterian Church and was retired from Orbit Manufacturing Company with 26 years of service as plant manager. Mr. Mason was preceded in death by a daughter, Betsy West; son, Allen Mason; sister, Frances Mason; and brothers, Roger Mason and John Harold Mason.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Jerri Mason, Baldwin; sisters, Helen Harrison, Gainesville, Virginia Hood, Helen; brothers, T.I. Mason and Swayne Mason, both of Cornelia; grandchildren, Carrie Beth Chastain, Wilmington, N.C., Jake Mills, Lex Mason and Rebecca Irvin, all of Baldwin.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9, at 2 p.m., at the Homer Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Paul Bryson and Terrell Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Jake’ Spruill
BRASELTON - J.W. “Jake” Spruill, 84, formerly of Suwanee and Dunwoody, died Thursday, February 5, 2009.
Born on July 13, 1926, in DeKalb County, he was the son of the late Bency and Ola Womack Spruill. He was a 1941 graduate of Chamblee High School and attended the University of Georgia. He played professional baseball with the Philadelphia Athletics Farm Club under Connie Mack for seven years. He owned and operated L.S. Hauling in Dunwoody for 20 years, and was a member of Berkley Hill Golf Club in Duluth for 30 years. He was a former member of the Dunwoody United Methodist Church and was a member of the Sugar Hill United Methodist Church for 25 years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Spruill was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Spruill.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Loyd Spruill, Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Craig Hyde, Braselton; son and daughter-in-law, Stan and Karen Spruill, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Shannon and Eric Wilborn, Ormond Beach, Fla., Brandon Hyde, Antigua, Guatemala, Lauren and Jason Martin, Everett, Wash., Lana Hyde, Braselton, and Kevin Spruill, Lawrenceville; great-grandson, Ethan Paul Wilborn; and other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral home with the Rev. Mari Lane Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Sugar Hill United Methodist Church.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on July 13, 1926, in DeKalb County, he was the son of the late Bency and Ola Womack Spruill. He was a 1941 graduate of Chamblee High School and attended the University of Georgia. He played professional baseball with the Philadelphia Athletics Farm Club under Connie Mack for seven years. He owned and operated L.S. Hauling in Dunwoody for 20 years, and was a member of Berkley Hill Golf Club in Duluth for 30 years. He was a former member of the Dunwoody United Methodist Church and was a member of the Sugar Hill United Methodist Church for 25 years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Spruill was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Spruill.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Loyd Spruill, Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Craig Hyde, Braselton; son and daughter-in-law, Stan and Karen Spruill, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Shannon and Eric Wilborn, Ormond Beach, Fla., Brandon Hyde, Antigua, Guatemala, Lauren and Jason Martin, Everett, Wash., Lana Hyde, Braselton, and Kevin Spruill, Lawrenceville; great-grandson, Ethan Paul Wilborn; and other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral home with the Rev. Mari Lane Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Sugar Hill United Methodist Church.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements.
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