Eugene Douglas Vezzani, 78, of Winder, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at his residence.
Born in Pescia, Italy, he was the son of the late Ruffo and Tosca Ferri Vezzani. He was a financial consultant and a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Howe Vezzani; children, Conrad, Carla, Brian, Michael, Andrea and Lisa; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Carlo Vezzani.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 6, at 4 p.m., at The Winder Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Harris and Currie Mingledorff presiding.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Nick Lackey
Nick Lackey, 59, of Winder, died Monday, August 4, 2008.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Rowena Lackey of Winder and the late Charlie Lackey Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, a scout leader for Troop 700, was employed by Stepan for 25 years, and was a charter member of Optimist Club. He was a member of the Marine Corp.
Survivors include his wife, Charisse Lackey, Winder; sons and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Lisamarie Lackey, Richmond, Va., and Jarrod Lackey, Athens; brothers, Charlie Lackey, Norcross, and Rex Lackey, Statham; and a sister, Victoria Garrett, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, at 4 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Larry Wynn, Mr. Jim West Mr. Cook Holliday and Mayor Chip Thompson officiating. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Tree House, P.O. Box 949, Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Rowena Lackey of Winder and the late Charlie Lackey Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, a scout leader for Troop 700, was employed by Stepan for 25 years, and was a charter member of Optimist Club. He was a member of the Marine Corp.
Survivors include his wife, Charisse Lackey, Winder; sons and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Lisamarie Lackey, Richmond, Va., and Jarrod Lackey, Athens; brothers, Charlie Lackey, Norcross, and Rex Lackey, Statham; and a sister, Victoria Garrett, Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, at 4 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Larry Wynn, Mr. Jim West Mr. Cook Holliday and Mayor Chip Thompson officiating. The body was cremated. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Tree House, P.O. Box 949, Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
John Wilbanks
John Kenneth Wilbanks, Jr., 51, of Braselton, died Sunday, August 3, 2008.
He was born on July 6, 1957, in Barrow County, the son of the late John Wilbanks Sr. and Doris Samantha Gooch Wilbanks. He was a machinist for Harland Clarke for 30 years. Mr. Wilbanks was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Lea Wilbanks.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Turner and Shanna Wilbanks, all of Braselton, Lisa and Scott Grant, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Cindy Wilbanks, Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Andy and Monica Wilbanks, Arcade; grandchildren, Daniel, McNeely, Chadler and Baby Grant Wilbanks; niece, Ashley Wilbanks; and nephew, Michael Wilbanks.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 8, at 3 p.m., in the New Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jamie Prickett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on July 6, 1957, in Barrow County, the son of the late John Wilbanks Sr. and Doris Samantha Gooch Wilbanks. He was a machinist for Harland Clarke for 30 years. Mr. Wilbanks was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Lea Wilbanks.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Turner and Shanna Wilbanks, all of Braselton, Lisa and Scott Grant, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Cindy Wilbanks, Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Andy and Monica Wilbanks, Arcade; grandchildren, Daniel, McNeely, Chadler and Baby Grant Wilbanks; niece, Ashley Wilbanks; and nephew, Michael Wilbanks.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 8, at 3 p.m., in the New Liberty United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jamie Prickett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Gregory
Lucille Gregory, 90, of Bethlehem, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late John and Mattie Manus Coker, was Baptist, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Gregory; sons, Paul Gregory and Charles Gregory; and a grandson, Jason Gaddis.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Gaddis, Bethlehem; son, Bee Gregory, Hoschton; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 4, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Kevin Rowe officiating. Burial was in the Nazareth United Methodist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late John and Mattie Manus Coker, was Baptist, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Gregory; sons, Paul Gregory and Charles Gregory; and a grandson, Jason Gaddis.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Gaddis, Bethlehem; son, Bee Gregory, Hoschton; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 4, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Kevin Rowe officiating. Burial was in the Nazareth United Methodist Church cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Lona Bell Carter
Lona Bell Carter, 93, of Winder, died Friday, August 1, 2008.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Jabers Wayne and Elizabeth Whitehead Huff. She was a member of Emmanuel Worship Center and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Carter; sons, Johnny and Quentin Carter; brothers, Dewey, Odennis, James and Odessa Huff; and sisters, Lizzy Mae and Arville Huff.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Joe Brown, Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 4, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Larry Pruett officiating. Burial will be in Carter Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Worship Center, 366 Hwy. 211, NW, Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Jabers Wayne and Elizabeth Whitehead Huff. She was a member of Emmanuel Worship Center and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Carter; sons, Johnny and Quentin Carter; brothers, Dewey, Odennis, James and Odessa Huff; and sisters, Lizzy Mae and Arville Huff.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Joe Brown, Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 4, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Larry Pruett officiating. Burial will be in Carter Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Worship Center, 366 Hwy. 211, NW, Winder, Ga. 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Ron’ Baker
Ronald “Ron” D. Baker, 60, of Carnesville, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Survivors include a sister, Sheree Mayo, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, at Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwayne Eller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survivors include a sister, Sheree Mayo, Gainesville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, at Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwayne Eller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Norman Currin
Norman Hampton Currin, 62, of Winder, died Sunday, July 27, 3008.
Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Ernest G. and Wina Francis Falchie Currin. He was a member of Emmanuel Worship Canter. Mr. Currin was a veteran, having served in the United States Army Airborne 1967-1971, in Vietnam and was at Hamburger Hill. He received a silver star. He was a member of the Patriot Guard, the Monroe Legion, the DAV and the 101 Airborne.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy D. Currin, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Nina Francis and Danny Denny, Bethlehem; grandchildren, D.J. and Chynna Denny.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 2, at Emmanuel Worship Center with the Revs. Larry Pruett, Jeff Looney and Johnny Hix officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Ernest G. and Wina Francis Falchie Currin. He was a member of Emmanuel Worship Canter. Mr. Currin was a veteran, having served in the United States Army Airborne 1967-1971, in Vietnam and was at Hamburger Hill. He received a silver star. He was a member of the Patriot Guard, the Monroe Legion, the DAV and the 101 Airborne.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy D. Currin, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Nina Francis and Danny Denny, Bethlehem; grandchildren, D.J. and Chynna Denny.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 2, at Emmanuel Worship Center with the Revs. Larry Pruett, Jeff Looney and Johnny Hix officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Geneva Mobley
Geneva Estell Mobley, 88, of Bogart, died Wednesday, July 31, 2008.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, Harold Mobley, Winder.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Ben Parker officiating. Burial was in Bogart First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, Harold Mobley, Winder.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Ben Parker officiating. Burial was in Bogart First Baptist Church.
Joseph Gowder
Joseph Cody Gowder, 16, of Alto, died Saturday, August 2, 2008.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Joe Keith Gowder of Alto and Tammy Irvin Gowder of Atlanta. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He played varsity football and baseball at Banks County High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister Ashley Gowder, Athens; grandparents, Bill and Edna Gowder, Maysville, Dennis and Gail Irvin, Homer; great-grandmother, Bonnie May Gowder, Maysville; two uncles; one aunt; and six cousins.
Funeral services will be held Monday, at 11 a.m., August 4, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Revs. James McClendon and Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cody Gowder Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Northeast Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 818, Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, he was the son of Joe Keith Gowder of Alto and Tammy Irvin Gowder of Atlanta. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He played varsity football and baseball at Banks County High School.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister Ashley Gowder, Athens; grandparents, Bill and Edna Gowder, Maysville, Dennis and Gail Irvin, Homer; great-grandmother, Bonnie May Gowder, Maysville; two uncles; one aunt; and six cousins.
Funeral services will be held Monday, at 11 a.m., August 4, at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Revs. James McClendon and Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cody Gowder Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Northeast Georgia Bank, P.O. Box 818, Commerce, Ga. 30529.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Baxter
Martha Estelle Baxter, 79, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, August 2, 2008.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Delos Hermon and Lougene Robert Barron. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Baxter.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, John R. and Deloris Baxter, Lawrenceville, and Robert W. Baxter, Loganville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Keith Otani, Mililani, Hawaii, and Diane and Joe Hill, Bethlehem; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 5, at 10 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jack Segars officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or Diabetes Association.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Delos Hermon and Lougene Robert Barron. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Baxter.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, John R. and Deloris Baxter, Lawrenceville, and Robert W. Baxter, Loganville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Keith Otani, Mililani, Hawaii, and Diane and Joe Hill, Bethlehem; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 5, at 10 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Jack Segars officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or Diabetes Association.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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