WINDER – Doris Hall, 86, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
Born in Dacula, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Callie Lynch Watkins. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel Church. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Hall; three sons, Terry, Tommy and Jerrice Hall; and three brothers, Junior, James and Paul Watkins.
Survivors include a daughter, Hilda Wilson, Winder; granddaughter, Lynne Allen; great-granddaughter, Aleisha Croy; and great-great-grandson, Alden Croy; three brothers, Jack, Bobby and Bill Watkins, all of Dacula; and two sisters, Annette Holland and Betty Berry, both of Dacula.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, at 11 a.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Janice Sudderth and John Waters officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County
Nancy Bowman (12-18-11)
Nancy Dean Bowman, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 18, 2011.
She was born March 29, 1931 in Chula, the daughter of the late Gladys Ellerbee and Albert David Dean. She was raised on a farm close to Tifton, graduated from Tift County High School, attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia, where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics Education. Mrs. Bowman was preceded in death by her husband, Ben C. Bowman; brother, Albert David Dean Jr.; son, Robert Mark Bowman; and granddaughter, Karen Raines Bowman.
Loving wife and mother of five boys, she is survived by four sons, Dave Bowman, Millford, N.J., Jeff Bowman, Kansas City, Mo., John Bowman, Statham, Edward Bowman, Chicago, Ill.; and ten grandchildren, Ben and Leslie Bowman, Houston, Texas, Kelly Lawler, Westminster, Md., Shannon Bowman, Milford, N.J., Scott, Rebecca and Matthew Bowman, all of Chicago, Ill., and Jacob, Chris and Katy Bowman, all of Greenville, N.C.
She loved cooking, playing bridge, collecting antique furniture and spending time with her family and friends. All who knew her loved her simplicity, warmth, and true southern charm She was much loved and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.
The viewing is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21 with the Rev. Bob Boehler officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Christian Church in Winder.
The family has asked that memorial donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, c/o 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622, or to the Winder First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, c/o 280 N Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements.
She was born March 29, 1931 in Chula, the daughter of the late Gladys Ellerbee and Albert David Dean. She was raised on a farm close to Tifton, graduated from Tift County High School, attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia, where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics Education. Mrs. Bowman was preceded in death by her husband, Ben C. Bowman; brother, Albert David Dean Jr.; son, Robert Mark Bowman; and granddaughter, Karen Raines Bowman.
Loving wife and mother of five boys, she is survived by four sons, Dave Bowman, Millford, N.J., Jeff Bowman, Kansas City, Mo., John Bowman, Statham, Edward Bowman, Chicago, Ill.; and ten grandchildren, Ben and Leslie Bowman, Houston, Texas, Kelly Lawler, Westminster, Md., Shannon Bowman, Milford, N.J., Scott, Rebecca and Matthew Bowman, all of Chicago, Ill., and Jacob, Chris and Katy Bowman, all of Greenville, N.C.
She loved cooking, playing bridge, collecting antique furniture and spending time with her family and friends. All who knew her loved her simplicity, warmth, and true southern charm She was much loved and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.
The viewing is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21 with the Rev. Bob Boehler officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Christian Church in Winder.
The family has asked that memorial donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, c/o 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622, or to the Winder First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, c/o 280 N Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Sheats (12-17-11)
ARLINGTON, VA. - Louise Conner Sheats, 87, formerly of Athens, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
She was the daughter of W.L and Minnie Pearl Conner of Statham. She was born in Walton County and was a resident of Statham for many years before moving to Athens. Mrs. Sheats was preceded by her husband of 68 years, James F. Sheats, who passed away on February 14, 2011; sisters, Vera Wise, Grace Haralson and Mary Savage. She was office manager for the Athens Orthopedic Clinic for many years and prior to that, worked for Fortson, Bentley and Griffin. She was a member of the Young Harris United Memorial Methodist Church and a member of their Co-Workers Class and Older Gems.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James F. Sheats, III and Susan V. Sheats, Arlington, Va.; two grandsons, James Michael Sheats and Steven Zachary Sheats, both of Arlington, Va.; and two sisters, Rose Malcom and Era Roberts.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 30, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 29 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Young Harris United Memorial Methodist Church, 973 Prince Ave., Athens GA 30606.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of W.L and Minnie Pearl Conner of Statham. She was born in Walton County and was a resident of Statham for many years before moving to Athens. Mrs. Sheats was preceded by her husband of 68 years, James F. Sheats, who passed away on February 14, 2011; sisters, Vera Wise, Grace Haralson and Mary Savage. She was office manager for the Athens Orthopedic Clinic for many years and prior to that, worked for Fortson, Bentley and Griffin. She was a member of the Young Harris United Memorial Methodist Church and a member of their Co-Workers Class and Older Gems.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James F. Sheats, III and Susan V. Sheats, Arlington, Va.; two grandsons, James Michael Sheats and Steven Zachary Sheats, both of Arlington, Va.; and two sisters, Rose Malcom and Era Roberts.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 30, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 29 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Young Harris United Memorial Methodist Church, 973 Prince Ave., Athens GA 30606.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Dean Bragg (12-17-11)
STATHAM – Dean Bragg, 56, died Saturday, December 17, 2011.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Stanley C. and Jonny Steed Bragg. He was a member of the Statham First Baptist Church. He served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include fiancé, Julee Peacock, Statham; son, Grant Nunnally, Arcade; brother, Dennis (Teresa) Bragg, Birmingham, Ala.; and a sister, Debbie (John) Rogge, Exton, Pa.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 21, at 1 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. R.C. Parten officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 to 1 p.m. prior to the graveside service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Stanley C. and Jonny Steed Bragg. He was a member of the Statham First Baptist Church. He served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include fiancé, Julee Peacock, Statham; son, Grant Nunnally, Arcade; brother, Dennis (Teresa) Bragg, Birmingham, Ala.; and a sister, Debbie (John) Rogge, Exton, Pa.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 21, at 1 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. R.C. Parten officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 to 1 p.m. prior to the graveside service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Harvey Carnes (12-16-11)
LAWRENCEVILLE – Harvey M. Carnes, 89, died Friday, December 16, 2011.
Born in Dawson, Ala., he was the son of the late James A. and Laura Roberts Carnes. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Carnes was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Carnes, Lawrenceville; sons and daughter-in-law, Rick Johnson, Lawrenceville, and Scott and Debbie Scarborough, Corydon, Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Del and Joey Lovinggood, Winder; grandchildren, Crystal and James Majors and Tiffany and Justin Langley; and one great-grandson, Brayden Joshua Langley.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 19, at 4 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with Chaplin Scott Scarborough officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Birmingham, Ala.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Dawson, Ala., he was the son of the late James A. and Laura Roberts Carnes. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Carnes was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Carnes, Lawrenceville; sons and daughter-in-law, Rick Johnson, Lawrenceville, and Scott and Debbie Scarborough, Corydon, Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Del and Joey Lovinggood, Winder; grandchildren, Crystal and James Majors and Tiffany and Justin Langley; and one great-grandson, Brayden Joshua Langley.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 19, at 4 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with Chaplin Scott Scarborough officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Birmingham, Ala.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Joan Hammond (12-16-11)
WINDER – Joan Smith Hammond, 74, died Friday, December 16, 2011.
Born in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Willis H. and Luellyn Dunn Smith. She was married in 1955, was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and worked at Cherokee Manufacturing for 30 years. She was co-owner and founder of Homeport Farm Store.
Survivors include her husband, John D. Hammond, Winder; daughters and son-in-law, Melissa H. Barnette, and Michelle and David Baggett, all of Winder; grandchildren, Logan Barnette, Cole Baggett and Cassidy Baggett; brothers, Bennie Smith, Winder and Herman Smith, Bogart; and a sister, Cynthia Miller, Winder.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 19, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Jennifer Horton and John Birchfield officiating. Burial was in the Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 25, Statham, GA 30666.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Willis H. and Luellyn Dunn Smith. She was married in 1955, was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and worked at Cherokee Manufacturing for 30 years. She was co-owner and founder of Homeport Farm Store.
Survivors include her husband, John D. Hammond, Winder; daughters and son-in-law, Melissa H. Barnette, and Michelle and David Baggett, all of Winder; grandchildren, Logan Barnette, Cole Baggett and Cassidy Baggett; brothers, Bennie Smith, Winder and Herman Smith, Bogart; and a sister, Cynthia Miller, Winder.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 19, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Jennifer Horton and John Birchfield officiating. Burial was in the Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 25, Statham, GA 30666.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Julia Rogers (12-14-2011)
GAINESVILLE - Julia Reed Rogers, 103, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Bell Manor Nursing Home, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Rogers was born April 11, 1908 to the late Benjamin and Dora Reed and was married to the late William Jefferson Rogers, who passed away in 1981. Mrs. Rogers was a longtime member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where she was a past pianist and organist. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include son, Herman Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and George Spain; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Betty Rogers; daughter, Vivian Epperson; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Judy Rogers, all of Gainesville; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. David Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 15, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 3104 Poplar Springs Church Road, Gainesville, GA 30507.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rogers was born April 11, 1908 to the late Benjamin and Dora Reed and was married to the late William Jefferson Rogers, who passed away in 1981. Mrs. Rogers was a longtime member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where she was a past pianist and organist. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include son, Herman Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and George Spain; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Betty Rogers; daughter, Vivian Epperson; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Judy Rogers, all of Gainesville; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. David Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 15, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 3104 Poplar Springs Church Road, Gainesville, GA 30507.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Tom’ Gasaway (12-12-11)
WINDER – William “Tom” Gasaway, 91, died Monday, December 12, 2011.
Born in Campton, Walton County, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Carl and Naomi Spinks Gasaway. He was retired from Piedmont Builders, was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, and was a veteran having served in the United States Army. Mr. Gasaway was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Steed Gasaway. He was the last survivor of eight children.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie (Debra) Gasaway, Winder; daughter, Kathy (Sammy) Everett, Winder; grandchildren, Rodney and Shellie Gasaway, Vickie Reynolds and Chad Garrett; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 15, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Christian Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Campton, Walton County, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Carl and Naomi Spinks Gasaway. He was retired from Piedmont Builders, was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, and was a veteran having served in the United States Army. Mr. Gasaway was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Steed Gasaway. He was the last survivor of eight children.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie (Debra) Gasaway, Winder; daughter, Kathy (Sammy) Everett, Winder; grandchildren, Rodney and Shellie Gasaway, Vickie Reynolds and Chad Garrett; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 15, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Christian Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Eldo Thomason (12-8-11)
HOSCHTON – Eldo Thomason, age 75, died Thursday, December 8, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Runette Clay Thomason; grandson, Chris Reeves; parents, Willie and Laura Bell Thomason; and brother, Lawrence Thomason.
Mr. Thomason was the retired operator of Thomason's Wrecker Service and was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Survivors include children, Randy Thomason; Debbie Reeves; Cindy Powers; and Patty Thomason, all of Hoschton; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Junior Thomason of Winder.
Funeral services were heldSaturday, December 10, at the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. The Rev. Sammy Everett and Rev. Robbie Black officiated. Interment was in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Runette Clay Thomason; grandson, Chris Reeves; parents, Willie and Laura Bell Thomason; and brother, Lawrence Thomason.
Mr. Thomason was the retired operator of Thomason's Wrecker Service and was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Survivors include children, Randy Thomason; Debbie Reeves; Cindy Powers; and Patty Thomason, all of Hoschton; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Junior Thomason of Winder.
Funeral services were heldSaturday, December 10, at the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. The Rev. Sammy Everett and Rev. Robbie Black officiated. Interment was in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements.
Tommy Lee Pursley (12-8-11)
CRAWFORD - Tommy Lee Pursley, 43, husband of Nancy Pursley, died Thursday, December 8, 2011.
Born in Winder, he was the son of the late Paul and Evelyn McClain. Tommy was a builder for Overhead Door.
Survivors in addition to his wife include siblings, Allen Aikens, Dale Aikens, Janet Kimsey, Runnelle Pursley, Timmy Pursley and Joe Pursley; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Sunday, December 11, at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with the Rev. Mike Dillard officiating.
Memorials may be made to LifeLink, Donate Life Georgia, 2875 Northwoods Parkway, Norcross, GA 30071.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Winder, he was the son of the late Paul and Evelyn McClain. Tommy was a builder for Overhead Door.
Survivors in addition to his wife include siblings, Allen Aikens, Dale Aikens, Janet Kimsey, Runnelle Pursley, Timmy Pursley and Joe Pursley; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Sunday, December 11, at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with the Rev. Mike Dillard officiating.
Memorials may be made to LifeLink, Donate Life Georgia, 2875 Northwoods Parkway, Norcross, GA 30071.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
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