AUBURN - Phillip Cronic, 56, died Saturday, December 5, 2009.
He was the son of the late R. B. and Blanche Nash Cronic. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Cronic, Auburn; children, Lisa and Robert Hinkle, Auburn, Teresa and Jason Dudley, Hoschton, and Timothy Buff, Winder; grandchildren, Meagen Hinkle, Hunter Dudley and Jessica Dudley; sisters, Connie Bentley, Bethlehem and Wanda McDougald, Auburn; brothers, Terry Cronic, Panama City, Fla., and Frank Cronic, Auburn.
A memorial service was held Monday, December 7 at Trinity Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to The Phillip Cronic Memorial Fund, C/O Regions Bank, 209 North Broad St., Winder, GA 30680.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County
Benny DeLay
WINDER – Benny DeLay Sr., 72, died Saturday, December 5, 2009.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Roy and Kathleen Casey DeLay. He was a retired truck driver with Empire Manufacturing Company and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Austin DeLay, Winder; children, Kathy Vanderford, Dawn Queen, Benny DeLay Jr. and Penny Hilliard, all of Winder; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Claudette “Bootsie” Austin, Hoschton, and Mrs. J.L. Austin, Lake Park.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 8, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyle Sims and Sheri Smith officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, December 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Roy and Kathleen Casey DeLay. He was a retired truck driver with Empire Manufacturing Company and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Austin DeLay, Winder; children, Kathy Vanderford, Dawn Queen, Benny DeLay Jr. and Penny Hilliard, all of Winder; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Claudette “Bootsie” Austin, Hoschton, and Mrs. J.L. Austin, Lake Park.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 8, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyle Sims and Sheri Smith officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, December 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘J’ Wall
WINDER - James William “J” Wall, 93, died Sunday, December 6, 2009.
Born on May 19, 1916, in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late William Moses and Hattie Jones Wall. He was a retired machine operator in the dairy business and was a member of the Hope Baptist Church in Winder. Mr. Wall was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Bratcher Wall; and a daughter, Shirley Malpass.
Survivors include sons, James R. Wall and Ray Thomas Wall; daughter-in-law, Tawanna Wall; brother, E.H. Wall; and sister, Modine McElhannon, all of Statham; companion, Florine Chatwood, Winder; 15 grandchildren; eight stepchildren; over 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 10, at 2 p.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 19, 1916, in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late William Moses and Hattie Jones Wall. He was a retired machine operator in the dairy business and was a member of the Hope Baptist Church in Winder. Mr. Wall was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Bratcher Wall; and a daughter, Shirley Malpass.
Survivors include sons, James R. Wall and Ray Thomas Wall; daughter-in-law, Tawanna Wall; brother, E.H. Wall; and sister, Modine McElhannon, all of Statham; companion, Florine Chatwood, Winder; 15 grandchildren; eight stepchildren; over 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 10, at 2 p.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Harold’ Jackson
ATLANTA - June “Harold” Jackson, Jr., born August 16, 1943 in Atlanta, died Friday, November 27, 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Anna Peterson Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rob Phyfer, Snellville; brothers, John Jackson, Perry Jackson and Wade Jackson, all of Winder. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Harold Jackson; parents, June Harold Jackson, Sr., and Hallie Mae Staggs Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a native Georgian, who grew up in Winder. He graduated in 1961 from Winder-Barrow High School, where he was Band Captain and recipient of the John Phillip Sausa Award. He played piano, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and guitar. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Mr. Jackson graduated from Emory University in Atlanta in 1965. After graduation, Mr. Jackson enlisted in the Army, where he served in Vietnam in the 101st Airborne and Special Forces. Harold was a longtime member of Mountain Park United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain, where he played the oboe with the orchestra in the late 80s and early 90s. He became a member of Corinth Baptist Church in 1995 through immersion baptism. During his son’s Greg’s lifetime, Harold was a bowling coach with the Special Olympics in Gwinnett County. Harold worked for numerous corporations over the years including Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Pharmaceuticals and Slick 50. He also sold cars, World Book encyclopedia, Electrolux vacuum cleaners and finally insurance, (mostly Medicare supplements). Harold was a truly great man and will be sincerely missed.
A graveside service celebrating the life of June “Harold” Jackson, Jr. was held Sunday, November 29 at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder with Don Richards and the Rev. Don Pennington officiating.
Those desiring may make donations to the Special Olympics of Gwinnett County, 4000 DeKalb Tech Parkway, Building 400, Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30340 in memory of Harold Jackson, Jr. or you can also make a donation to National MS Society, Post Office Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 in memory of Harold Jackson.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Anna Peterson Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rob Phyfer, Snellville; brothers, John Jackson, Perry Jackson and Wade Jackson, all of Winder. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Harold Jackson; parents, June Harold Jackson, Sr., and Hallie Mae Staggs Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a native Georgian, who grew up in Winder. He graduated in 1961 from Winder-Barrow High School, where he was Band Captain and recipient of the John Phillip Sausa Award. He played piano, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and guitar. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Mr. Jackson graduated from Emory University in Atlanta in 1965. After graduation, Mr. Jackson enlisted in the Army, where he served in Vietnam in the 101st Airborne and Special Forces. Harold was a longtime member of Mountain Park United Methodist Church in Stone Mountain, where he played the oboe with the orchestra in the late 80s and early 90s. He became a member of Corinth Baptist Church in 1995 through immersion baptism. During his son’s Greg’s lifetime, Harold was a bowling coach with the Special Olympics in Gwinnett County. Harold worked for numerous corporations over the years including Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Pharmaceuticals and Slick 50. He also sold cars, World Book encyclopedia, Electrolux vacuum cleaners and finally insurance, (mostly Medicare supplements). Harold was a truly great man and will be sincerely missed.
A graveside service celebrating the life of June “Harold” Jackson, Jr. was held Sunday, November 29 at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder with Don Richards and the Rev. Don Pennington officiating.
Those desiring may make donations to the Special Olympics of Gwinnett County, 4000 DeKalb Tech Parkway, Building 400, Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30340 in memory of Harold Jackson, Jr. or you can also make a donation to National MS Society, Post Office Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 in memory of Harold Jackson.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.
Martha Edge
HOSCHTON – Martha B. Collins Edge, 80, died Sunday, November 29, 2009.
Born on January 16, 1929, in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Lucy England Collins. Mrs. Edge was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Edge; a son, R. Douglas Edge; and brothers, R.L. and James.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Wayne Voyles; grandson, Jason D. Voyles; great-granddaughter, Hannah E. Voyles; sister, Nell C. Edge; brother, Bob L. Collins; and numerous loved ones including her wonderful caregivers at Gateway and her special hospice friends.
According to Martha’s wishes, there will be no services with a private burial to be held at a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on January 16, 1929, in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Lucy England Collins. Mrs. Edge was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Edge; a son, R. Douglas Edge; and brothers, R.L. and James.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Wayne Voyles; grandson, Jason D. Voyles; great-granddaughter, Hannah E. Voyles; sister, Nell C. Edge; brother, Bob L. Collins; and numerous loved ones including her wonderful caregivers at Gateway and her special hospice friends.
According to Martha’s wishes, there will be no services with a private burial to be held at a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Long
WINDER - Larry Long, 58, died Friday, November 20, 2009.
He was the son of Minnie Long and the late John Long.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, Kevin Long and Janero Johnson; daughters Stacy Riden and Dorothea Ramey; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Morrow, Annie Doris Griggs, Johnell Drake, Priscilla Floyd, Mattie Sims, Sandra Hodo, and Vanessa Long; brothers, George Long, Robert Long, Charles Long, Kenneth Long, and Artis Long.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24, from Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe, with the Rev. Gary Walker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Minnie Long and the late John Long.
Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, Kevin Long and Janero Johnson; daughters Stacy Riden and Dorothea Ramey; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Morrow, Annie Doris Griggs, Johnell Drake, Priscilla Floyd, Mattie Sims, Sandra Hodo, and Vanessa Long; brothers, George Long, Robert Long, Charles Long, Kenneth Long, and Artis Long.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24, from Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe, with the Rev. Gary Walker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Majors
AUBURN – Dorothy Majors, 87, died Thursday, November 19, 2009.
Born in Cassett, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Davis. She was a member of Auburn First Baptist Church. Mrs. Majors was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Majors.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Jennifer Majors, Stockbridge, and Larry and Christine Majors, Springboro, Ohio; grandchildren, Mack, Natalie, Kanon, Ryan and Caroline Majors.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 23, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Chris Parkin and Brother Lee Sass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn First Baptist Church in Auburn.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Cassett, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Davis. She was a member of Auburn First Baptist Church. Mrs. Majors was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Majors.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Jennifer Majors, Stockbridge, and Larry and Christine Majors, Springboro, Ohio; grandchildren, Mack, Natalie, Kanon, Ryan and Caroline Majors.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 23, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Chris Parkin and Brother Lee Sass officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn First Baptist Church in Auburn.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Jack’ Peppers
AUBURN - Jackson L. “Jack” Peppers, 85, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Barrow County, September 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Boss B. and Martha Kennedy Peppers. He was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church, and was a retiree of the Ford Motor Company of Hapeville after 30 plus years of service. Mr. Peppers was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Collins Peppers; three sisters and one brother. He was a member of The Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M., Auburn #230.
Mr. Peppers was a veteran of World War II, and proudly served in the United States Army in the European Theatre, under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and fought in The Battle of The Bulge. In a personal interview General Eisenhower commended Mr. Peppers saying “That’s what I call a good soldier.” Mr. Peppers continued his service under General George S. Patton during the crossing of the Ruhr River.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Moore Peppers, and members of her family; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Glenda Peppers and Phil and Linda Peppers, all of Auburn; eight grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; a sister, Willie Mae Brady, Tucker; brother, Eugene Peppers, Auburn; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. David Moore and Tom Ham officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, November 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midway United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 719, Auburn, Georgia 30011.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, September 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Boss B. and Martha Kennedy Peppers. He was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church, and was a retiree of the Ford Motor Company of Hapeville after 30 plus years of service. Mr. Peppers was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Collins Peppers; three sisters and one brother. He was a member of The Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M., Auburn #230.
Mr. Peppers was a veteran of World War II, and proudly served in the United States Army in the European Theatre, under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and fought in The Battle of The Bulge. In a personal interview General Eisenhower commended Mr. Peppers saying “That’s what I call a good soldier.” Mr. Peppers continued his service under General George S. Patton during the crossing of the Ruhr River.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Moore Peppers, and members of her family; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Glenda Peppers and Phil and Linda Peppers, all of Auburn; eight grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; a sister, Willie Mae Brady, Tucker; brother, Eugene Peppers, Auburn; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m., from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. David Moore and Tom Ham officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, November 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midway United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 719, Auburn, Georgia 30011.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Travis
WINDER - Louise Green Travis, 76, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Gertrude Mooney Green. She had been the lead teacher earlier in her life for Walton-Morgan County training center, a center for the mentally challenged. She was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Trudi and Curtis Dalton, Winder, and Tina and Greg Kiker, Arley, Ala.; two grandchildren, David Dalton and Jason Travis; brother, Bob Green, Atlanta; and sister, Dorothy Kilgore, Chula Vista, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, at 9 a.m., from the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 20, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, Georgia 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Gertrude Mooney Green. She had been the lead teacher earlier in her life for Walton-Morgan County training center, a center for the mentally challenged. She was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Trudi and Curtis Dalton, Winder, and Tina and Greg Kiker, Arley, Ala.; two grandchildren, David Dalton and Jason Travis; brother, Bob Green, Atlanta; and sister, Dorothy Kilgore, Chula Vista, Calif.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, at 9 a.m., from the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, November 20, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, Georgia 30605.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Punk’ Clack
WINDER - Eugene “Punk” Clack, 75, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County he was the son of the late Ernest J. and Roxie Miller Clack. He was preceded in death by a son, Don J. Clack; and siblings, Skeet Clack, Walter Clack, Richard Clack and Joyce Ratliff. Mr. Clack was a retired trim carpenter and a member of Midway Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Cline Clack, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Ron Weintraub, Winder; sisters, Lee Bradford, Atlanta, and Mary Ivey, Montgomery, Ala.; and brother, Mack Clack, Winder.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 20, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating. Burial was in Midway Christian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Midway Christian Church Building Fund, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, Georgia 30680, or St. Mary’s Hospice, P. O. Box 6588, Athens, Georgia 30604.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County he was the son of the late Ernest J. and Roxie Miller Clack. He was preceded in death by a son, Don J. Clack; and siblings, Skeet Clack, Walter Clack, Richard Clack and Joyce Ratliff. Mr. Clack was a retired trim carpenter and a member of Midway Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Cline Clack, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Ron Weintraub, Winder; sisters, Lee Bradford, Atlanta, and Mary Ivey, Montgomery, Ala.; and brother, Mack Clack, Winder.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 20, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating. Burial was in Midway Christian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Midway Christian Church Building Fund, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, Georgia 30680, or St. Mary’s Hospice, P. O. Box 6588, Athens, Georgia 30604.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
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