AUBURN - Melinda Karen Ann “Lindy” Mitchell, 48, died Sunday, December 25, 2011.
Born March 15, 1963 in Easton, Pa., she was the daughter of Sandra Rachel Brown Schramm and Eric Theodore Schramm. She attended George Walton High School in Marietta. She loved sports, especially football, and was a devoted fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons since moving to Georgia. Her special football team was the San Francisco 49er’s since early childhood. Lindy enjoyed writing, country music and concerts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all that knew this wonderful lady.
Survivors include her husband of 14 years, Walter H. Mitchell, III, Auburn; daughters, Angel Idelle Carlisle and fiancé Dale Wiley, Buford, and Swayae Rose Louise Chambers and her husband Cliff, Auburn; five grandchildren, Tony, Trevor, Trent, Jasmine and Alexis; seven siblings, Swayae and Bill Steiner, Bethlehem, Pa., Heidi and Kurt Steiner, Orlando, Fla., Gretchen Isaacs and fiancé Antonio Daniel, Stone Mountain, Christopher Merring of Montana, Andrew Koose of Georgia, Becky and Mark Levine, and Beth Koose, all of Boston, Mass.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 31, from 12 until 2 p.m. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with a sharing time of memories and stories about Mrs. Mitchell’s life at 2 p.m. At her request, cremation will follow.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County
Shirley Mumpower (12-25-11)
CLEVELAND - Shirley Ann Mumpower, 65, formerly of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011, following an extended illness.
She was born August 25, 1946 the daughter of the late Thoyce and Opal Allen and was a member of the Redwine United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mumpower was preceded in death by her brother, Phil Allen.
Survivors include husband of 46 years, Jim Mumpower; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Dawn Mumpower, Flowery Branch, and Jeff and Liz Mumpower, Cleveland; son, Charlie Mumpower, Flowery Branch; and eight grandchildren, Laren, Taylor, Anna, Abby, Kobe, Alena, Alexa and Alec.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, at the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Revs. Mike Helton and Jeff Garner will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born August 25, 1946 the daughter of the late Thoyce and Opal Allen and was a member of the Redwine United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mumpower was preceded in death by her brother, Phil Allen.
Survivors include husband of 46 years, Jim Mumpower; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Dawn Mumpower, Flowery Branch, and Jeff and Liz Mumpower, Cleveland; son, Charlie Mumpower, Flowery Branch; and eight grandchildren, Laren, Taylor, Anna, Abby, Kobe, Alena, Alexa and Alec.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, at the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Revs. Mike Helton and Jeff Garner will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Berry (12-23-11)
JEFFERSON - Phyllis Royal Berry, 52, died Friday, December 23, 2011.
She was the daughter Joe and Martha Ann Nunnally Royal of Winder. She was a member of Winder Wesleyan Church. She worked in the billing department for Progressive Lighting and had done medical billing for several years.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Larry Berry, Jefferson; daughter, LaRae Berry, Jefferson; two brothers, Phil Royal, Winder, and Chris Royal, Bethlehem; and seven nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 28, at 11 a.m. at the Winder Wesleyan Church with Pastor Greg Moore officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family has requested memorial contributions be made to The Winder Weselyn Church, 64 E. Midland Ave., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter Joe and Martha Ann Nunnally Royal of Winder. She was a member of Winder Wesleyan Church. She worked in the billing department for Progressive Lighting and had done medical billing for several years.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Larry Berry, Jefferson; daughter, LaRae Berry, Jefferson; two brothers, Phil Royal, Winder, and Chris Royal, Bethlehem; and seven nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 28, at 11 a.m. at the Winder Wesleyan Church with Pastor Greg Moore officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The family has requested memorial contributions be made to The Winder Weselyn Church, 64 E. Midland Ave., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Luis Morales Jr. (12-23-11)
WINDER – Luis Eugenio Morales Jr., 34, died Friday, December 23, 2011.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Luis Eugenio Morales, Dominican Republic, and Margarita Rodriguez, Puerto Rica. He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Midway Christian Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Patricia Morales, Winder; children, Emmanuel, Cassandra and Marisa Morales, all of Winder, and Crystal Cote, Maine; and brothers and sisters, Jorge, Jay, Geraldo, Jose and Emily Vazques.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. John Burchfield and Bryan Drum officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Rd., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Luis Eugenio Morales, Dominican Republic, and Margarita Rodriguez, Puerto Rica. He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Midway Christian Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Patricia Morales, Winder; children, Emmanuel, Cassandra and Marisa Morales, all of Winder, and Crystal Cote, Maine; and brothers and sisters, Jorge, Jay, Geraldo, Jose and Emily Vazques.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. John Burchfield and Bryan Drum officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, December 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Rd., Winder, GA 30680.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Jenet Meeks (12-19-11)
HOSCHTON – Jenet Meeks, 54, died Monday, December 19, 2011.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Annie Queen Davis. She was a member of Jackson County Baptist Church and had been employed by Gwinnett Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Meeks, Hoschton; sons, Ricky McCullough, Flowery Branch, Jackie McCullough, Buford, and Kevin Meeks, Bethlehem; a daughter, Amanda Easterling, Winder; grandchildren, Marcus McCullough, C.J. Clarke, Brianna Clarke, Naryan Kinney, Kaytlynn Meeks and Makylnne Meeks; brothers, Tom Davis, Statham, Eddie Davis, Bishop, and Larry Davis, Nicholson; and sisters, Clara Browning, Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 23, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Jack Lawson and Matthew Watson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, December 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Annie Queen Davis. She was a member of Jackson County Baptist Church and had been employed by Gwinnett Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Meeks, Hoschton; sons, Ricky McCullough, Flowery Branch, Jackie McCullough, Buford, and Kevin Meeks, Bethlehem; a daughter, Amanda Easterling, Winder; grandchildren, Marcus McCullough, C.J. Clarke, Brianna Clarke, Naryan Kinney, Kaytlynn Meeks and Makylnne Meeks; brothers, Tom Davis, Statham, Eddie Davis, Bishop, and Larry Davis, Nicholson; and sisters, Clara Browning, Danielsville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 23, at 2 p.m. from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Jack Lawson and Matthew Watson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, December 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Hall (12-20-11)
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.
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.
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.
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