WINDER – James “Mikie” Michael Bullard, 28, died Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Born in Italy, he was the son of Jim Bullard of Commerce and Fran Bullard of Winder. He was a member of the Bethlehem First Baptist Church, was a corporal with the Clarke County Fire Department, a realtor with Maynard and Bartlett Realty, and a member of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. He was a graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and was active in many sports, including football, wrestling and track.
Survivors include his wife, Brittany Lynn Burney Bullard, Winder; sons, Parker and Lane Bullard, Winder; a daughter, Madilyn Bullard, Winder; grandparents, Mrs. Chris Trevino, Holland, Mich., and Mrs. Joyce Enyart, Indiana; brothers, Jose Maldonado, Winder, and Jamie Maldonado, Gainesville; sister, Toni Maldonado, Holland, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Mike Peavey officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bullard Family Trust – The Peoples Bank.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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Sjanna Billings
WINDER - Sjanna P. Billings, 38, died Monday June 15, 2009.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘L.A.’ Braselton
WINDER – Luther Allen “L.A.” Braselton Jr., 82, died Saturday, June 13, 2009.
A native of Hall County, he was the son of the late L.A. Braselton Sr. and Chester Tanner Braselton. He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Sara Frances and Nick Geehr. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1944 and attended the University of Georgia. He was a member and deacon emeritus of The Winder First Baptist Church and attended the Brotherhood Sunday School Class, going on mission trips with his Sunday School Class, Church and Georgia Baptist Disaster Teams. Mr. Braselton was a retired poultry inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II in the occupation force in Yokohama, Japan. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, traveler, and loved his Lord, Church, family, friends, the beach and mountains, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margie Dial Braselton, Winder; children and spouses, Dr. Allen Braselton and Diane Braselton, Bruce and Vickie Braselton, and Vicky and Bill Bramlett; grandchildren, Nikki and Brent Mottley, Brook and Scott Coile, Kyle Braselton, Hugh and Emmi Braselton, Ben Bramlett, Jim Bramlett, Alex Braselton and Josh Braselton; great-grandchildren, Finn Coile and Grey Coile; an aunt, Lurlene Tanner; and many dear family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16, at 11 a.m., from the Winder First Baptist Church with John E. Talley and the Rev. Lester Hall officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Monroe.
Memorials may be made to The Winder First Baptist Church Building Fund, 625 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, GA 30680, The Gideons International, P.O. Box 449, Winder, GA 30680, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Hall County, he was the son of the late L.A. Braselton Sr. and Chester Tanner Braselton. He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Sara Frances and Nick Geehr. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1944 and attended the University of Georgia. He was a member and deacon emeritus of The Winder First Baptist Church and attended the Brotherhood Sunday School Class, going on mission trips with his Sunday School Class, Church and Georgia Baptist Disaster Teams. Mr. Braselton was a retired poultry inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II in the occupation force in Yokohama, Japan. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, traveler, and loved his Lord, Church, family, friends, the beach and mountains, loved ones stated.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margie Dial Braselton, Winder; children and spouses, Dr. Allen Braselton and Diane Braselton, Bruce and Vickie Braselton, and Vicky and Bill Bramlett; grandchildren, Nikki and Brent Mottley, Brook and Scott Coile, Kyle Braselton, Hugh and Emmi Braselton, Ben Bramlett, Jim Bramlett, Alex Braselton and Josh Braselton; great-grandchildren, Finn Coile and Grey Coile; an aunt, Lurlene Tanner; and many dear family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16, at 11 a.m., from the Winder First Baptist Church with John E. Talley and the Rev. Lester Hall officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery in Monroe.
Memorials may be made to The Winder First Baptist Church Building Fund, 625 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, GA 30680, The Gideons International, P.O. Box 449, Winder, GA 30680, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Mercer
TALMO – Charlie Marshall Mercer Sr., 59, died Wednesday, June 10, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
Born in Duplin County, N.C., he was the son of the late Lloyd Mercer and Eula Mae Brock Weston. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include a son, Charlie Marshall Mercer Jr., Talmo; daughter and son-in-law, Paige Mercer and John D. Stone, Norcross; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin Jasper and Zara Mercer, Pink Hill, N.C., and Ronald Melvin and JoAnn Mercer, Beulaville, N.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Sensenig, Gettysburg, Pa., Brunhilda Catherine and Larry Sullivan, Mt. Olive, N.C., Elizabeth Karen and Vance Hill, Deep Run, N.C., Seiglinda Carolyn Lofton, LaGrange, N.C., and Doris Charlene and Nicky Woods, Kinston, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Duplin County, N.C., he was the son of the late Lloyd Mercer and Eula Mae Brock Weston. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include a son, Charlie Marshall Mercer Jr., Talmo; daughter and son-in-law, Paige Mercer and John D. Stone, Norcross; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin Jasper and Zara Mercer, Pink Hill, N.C., and Ronald Melvin and JoAnn Mercer, Beulaville, N.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Sensenig, Gettysburg, Pa., Brunhilda Catherine and Larry Sullivan, Mt. Olive, N.C., Elizabeth Karen and Vance Hill, Deep Run, N.C., Seiglinda Carolyn Lofton, LaGrange, N.C., and Doris Charlene and Nicky Woods, Kinston, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Julio’ Ruark
HOSCHTON – Ricky “Julio” Ruark, 54, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at his residence.
A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Claude and Winnie Mae Hayes Ruark, and was a carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Ruark, Hoschton; children, Dewain Pittman, Braselton, Tim Ruark, Gainesville, Rodney Ruark, Hoschton, Chris Ruark, Statham, and Amber Ruark, Barnesville; sisters, Juanita Self, Auburn, and Mickey Hayes, Braselton; granddaughter, Bailey Ruark, Hoschton; special niece, Cindy Self; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Pittman officiating.
Burial was in the Center United Methodist Church.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Claude and Winnie Mae Hayes Ruark, and was a carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Ruark, Hoschton; children, Dewain Pittman, Braselton, Tim Ruark, Gainesville, Rodney Ruark, Hoschton, Chris Ruark, Statham, and Amber Ruark, Barnesville; sisters, Juanita Self, Auburn, and Mickey Hayes, Braselton; granddaughter, Bailey Ruark, Hoschton; special niece, Cindy Self; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Pittman officiating.
Burial was in the Center United Methodist Church.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Dot Roberts
STATHAM – Dot Roberts, 87, died Saturday, June 13, 2009.
Born in Oconee County, Bogart, she was a daughter of the late S.C. and Estee Dial Edwards, and was a member of Bogart Christian Church. She started working at H & H Manufacturing before going to work at the University of Georgia, where she worked in the bookstore until she retired. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, James C. “Jim” Roberts.
Survivors include a son, Larry Roberts, Snellville; grandchildren, Jamie Roberts, Denise Holden and Delores Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Ethan Roberts, Owen Roberts, Tara Maxwell, Caleb Maxwell and Braxton Holden; and a brother-in-law, Grant Satterfield.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Hoyt Huff officiating. Burial will be in Evergeen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday, June 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bogart Christian Church.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Mark Daniels
WINDSOR, S.C. – Mark Donald Daniels, 33, died Monday, June 8, 2009.
Born in Escambia, Fla., on May 19, 1976, he was the son of Marlyn Ray Daniels and the late Helen Marie Day Daniels. He was of the Baptist denomination and enjoyed fishing, swimming and other water activities. He also enjoyed spending time with the family and his dog, Lexi, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his father and step mother, Ray and Claudia Daniels of Cornelia, include a twin brother, Matthew Daniels, Windsor, S.C.; brothers, Bo Daniels, Stacey Daniels and Michael Hamilton, all of Cornelia; sisters, Faith Allen and Keysha Hamilton, both of Cornelia, Marsha Daniels, Clarkesville, and Tami Gailey, Winder; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many close friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Haynes officiating. Burial will be in Level Grove Cemetery, The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Mark Daniels Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Escambia, Fla., on May 19, 1976, he was the son of Marlyn Ray Daniels and the late Helen Marie Day Daniels. He was of the Baptist denomination and enjoyed fishing, swimming and other water activities. He also enjoyed spending time with the family and his dog, Lexi, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his father and step mother, Ray and Claudia Daniels of Cornelia, include a twin brother, Matthew Daniels, Windsor, S.C.; brothers, Bo Daniels, Stacey Daniels and Michael Hamilton, all of Cornelia; sisters, Faith Allen and Keysha Hamilton, both of Cornelia, Marsha Daniels, Clarkesville, and Tami Gailey, Winder; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many close friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Haynes officiating. Burial will be in Level Grove Cemetery, The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Mark Daniels Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.
Jan Skinner
WINDER – Jan Skinner, 33, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
Born in DeKalb County, she was the daughter of J.C. and Jean Grizzle of Snellville. She was a member of Auburn Park Baptist Church, a graduate of Georgia State with a BSN, and was employed as an RN at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Jarrod Skinner, Winder; a grandmother, Clara Watts, Snellville; mother and father-in-law, Phil and Debra Skinner, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Lisa Minter, Snellville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Jack Heany, Maysville, and Sherrie and Billy Owens, Commerce, Heather Grizzle, Snellville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in DeKalb County, she was the daughter of J.C. and Jean Grizzle of Snellville. She was a member of Auburn Park Baptist Church, a graduate of Georgia State with a BSN, and was employed as an RN at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Jarrod Skinner, Winder; a grandmother, Clara Watts, Snellville; mother and father-in-law, Phil and Debra Skinner, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Lisa Minter, Snellville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Jack Heany, Maysville, and Sherrie and Billy Owens, Commerce, Heather Grizzle, Snellville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Etheridge
Sarah Etheridge
CARL - Sarah T. Etheridge, 84, died Monday, June 8, 2009.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Tempie Kilgore Tuggle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Garfield Etheridge, Sr.; and sisters, Vivian Cagle and Dorothy Mabry. She was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church and played basketball during her high school years before graduating in 1942. After retiring from R & R Manufacturing Company, she opened her own clothing stores in Carl and Winder. She was a past Carl Town Council member and served as mayor of Carl, the first female mayor in Barrow County. A member of the Eastern Star, she was a volunteer at Barrow Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alfred G. “Terpie” and Rose Etheridge, Carl; grandchildren, Joey Etheridge, and Debbie and Redd Martin; great-grandchildren, Kelley Martin and Kimberley Martin; and companion and friend, Grady Frank Cheely.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with Revs. David Moore and Brother Billy Ray Banks officiating. Burial will be in Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 9, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Midway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 719, Auburn, Georgia 30011.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
CARL - Sarah T. Etheridge, 84, died Monday, June 8, 2009.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Tempie Kilgore Tuggle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Garfield Etheridge, Sr.; and sisters, Vivian Cagle and Dorothy Mabry. She was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church and played basketball during her high school years before graduating in 1942. After retiring from R & R Manufacturing Company, she opened her own clothing stores in Carl and Winder. She was a past Carl Town Council member and served as mayor of Carl, the first female mayor in Barrow County. A member of the Eastern Star, she was a volunteer at Barrow Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alfred G. “Terpie” and Rose Etheridge, Carl; grandchildren, Joey Etheridge, and Debbie and Redd Martin; great-grandchildren, Kelley Martin and Kimberley Martin; and companion and friend, Grady Frank Cheely.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, at 2 p.m., from Smith Memory Chapel, with Revs. David Moore and Brother Billy Ray Banks officiating. Burial will be in Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 9, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Midway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 719, Auburn, Georgia 30011.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.
Major Williford
WINDER - Major Williford, 45, died Monday, June 8, 2009.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
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