FLOWERY BRANCH - Charles V. Blankenship, Jr., 73, died Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Willowwood Nursing Center, following an extended illness.
He was born October 21, 1938 the son of the late Charles V. and Bonnie Blankenship, Sr. He was a retired Meteorologist for the United States Air Force, where he served for 42 years.
Survivors include wife of 55 years, Janyce A. Blankenship; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Melinda Blankenship, Flowery Branch, Charles V. and Verla Blankenship III, Seffner, Fla., Howell O. and Amy Blankenship, New Port Richey, Fla., and Keith F. and Debi Blankenship, Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, January 5, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Flowery Branch, with interment at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga., at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, In Memory of Charles V. Blankenship, Jr., 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Barrow County
Robert Austin (12-31-11)
WINDER – J. Robert Austin, 77, died Saturday, December 31, 2011.
Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late R.P. and Kaithleen Hunter Austin. He was a member of Midway Christian Church, was a veteran of the United States Army, and was the owner and operator of Austin Construction for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Austin, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Sherryl Austin, and Keith and Elizabeth Austin, all of Winder; four grandchildren, Caleb Austin, Colton Austin, Desiree Middlebrooks and Bethany Austin; brother, Donald Austin, Bethlehem; and sister, Ona McGahee, Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the Midway Christian Church with the Revs. John Burchfield and Hal Tapp officiating. The body will lie in state at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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 Barrow County, he was the son of the late R.P. and Kaithleen Hunter Austin. He was a member of Midway Christian Church, was a veteran of the United States Army, and was the owner and operator of Austin Construction for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Austin, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Sherryl Austin, and Keith and Elizabeth Austin, all of Winder; four grandchildren, Caleb Austin, Colton Austin, Desiree Middlebrooks and Bethany Austin; brother, Donald Austin, Bethlehem; and sister, Ona McGahee, Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the Midway Christian Church with the Revs. John Burchfield and Hal Tapp officiating. The body will lie in state at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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.
David Crockett (12-26-11)
WOODSTOCK - David Lee Crockett, 65, died Monday, December 26, 2011, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born in Atlanta on November 27, 1946, the son of the late Frank Henry and Gladys Mary York Crockett. He loved auto racing and spent several nights at the Winder Barrow Speedway with his two sons. Two brothers preceded Mr. Crockett in death.
Survivors include two sons, Rusty (Rhonda) Crockett, Winder, and Davy (Mary) Crockett, Loganville; one sister, Sandra Ann Oakes, Woodstock; seven grandchildren, Dusty, Ashley, Haley, Lauren, Lanie, Larissa, and Zachary Crockett; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 29, at Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David L. Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted.
Woodstock Funeral Home, Woodstock, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Atlanta on November 27, 1946, the son of the late Frank Henry and Gladys Mary York Crockett. He loved auto racing and spent several nights at the Winder Barrow Speedway with his two sons. Two brothers preceded Mr. Crockett in death.
Survivors include two sons, Rusty (Rhonda) Crockett, Winder, and Davy (Mary) Crockett, Loganville; one sister, Sandra Ann Oakes, Woodstock; seven grandchildren, Dusty, Ashley, Haley, Lauren, Lanie, Larissa, and Zachary Crockett; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 29, at Woodstock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David L. Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted.
Woodstock Funeral Home, Woodstock, is in charge of arrangements.
William D. Healan Jr. (12-26-11)
WINDER - William D. Healan, Jr., 66, died Monday, December 26, 2011.
He was a 1963 graduate of Winder Barrow High School, was Senior Class President, a member of 1960 WBHS Baseball team state champs, and was 1962-63 WHBS football player of the year. Mr. Healan graduated from the University of Georgia School Of Law in 1975, and opened his Law Office in Winder at that time. He served as the former chairman of the Democratic Party of Barrow County, served as attorney for Barrow County for several years, and later served as a Barrow County Commissioner.
Mr. Healan is preceded in death by his parents, William Doyle Healan Sr. and Doris E. Wall Healan; and a brother, Charles Healan.
Survivors include his wife Patricia N. Healan, Winder, who he married in 1968; sons, William D. Healan III and wife Carla, Jefferson, Michael Naylor Healan and wife Laurie, Winder; daughters, Cynthia Healan Robarge and husband Roby, Greer, S.C., Erin Healan Kendall and husband, James of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; grandchildren, Lillian and Michael Healan, Sydney and Eliza Healan, Millie, Spencer and Sally Robarge; brother, Jerry Healan and wife Carol, Auburn; sister, Peggy Reynolds and husband Ronnie, Winder.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Friday, December 30, in Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Wally Hostetter officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was a 1963 graduate of Winder Barrow High School, was Senior Class President, a member of 1960 WBHS Baseball team state champs, and was 1962-63 WHBS football player of the year. Mr. Healan graduated from the University of Georgia School Of Law in 1975, and opened his Law Office in Winder at that time. He served as the former chairman of the Democratic Party of Barrow County, served as attorney for Barrow County for several years, and later served as a Barrow County Commissioner.
Mr. Healan is preceded in death by his parents, William Doyle Healan Sr. and Doris E. Wall Healan; and a brother, Charles Healan.
Survivors include his wife Patricia N. Healan, Winder, who he married in 1968; sons, William D. Healan III and wife Carla, Jefferson, Michael Naylor Healan and wife Laurie, Winder; daughters, Cynthia Healan Robarge and husband Roby, Greer, S.C., Erin Healan Kendall and husband, James of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; grandchildren, Lillian and Michael Healan, Sydney and Eliza Healan, Millie, Spencer and Sally Robarge; brother, Jerry Healan and wife Carol, Auburn; sister, Peggy Reynolds and husband Ronnie, Winder.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Friday, December 30, in Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Wally Hostetter officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alfred Quillian (12-26-11)
WINDER - Alfred A. Quillian, 85, former attorney and United States Administrative Law Judge, died suddenly at his home in Winder, Georgia on December 26, 2011.
Judge Quillian graduated from Winder High School. He volunteered and served in the United States Navy during World War II and was in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict serving in the JAG Corps. He graduated from the University Of Georgia School Of Law in 1951 and joined his father's law practice in Winder. Judge Quillian served as Solicitor General (known today as District Attorney) for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit from 1957 to 1964. He served as President of the Georgia Solicitor General's Association.
After his service as Solicitor General was completed, he returned to the private practice of law with his brother, Kelley J. Quillian, until his brother's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals. He continued private practice with his mother, Tabitha S. Quillian, until his appointment as United States Administrative Law Judge in 1973. He retired from that position in 1994.
He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Gridiron Society and Sigma Chi Fraternity.
After his retirement, he rediscovered his love for golf and was beloved by his regular foursome. He was a lifelong fan of University of Georgia football. Judge Alfred Quillian was known for his sense of humor and was a symbol of integrity in both his personal and professional life.
He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. During the church's recent anniversary celebration, he was recognized as the church's longest active member.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elsie Harben Quillian; a daughter, Kimberly Q. Rogers and her husband, Wayne Rogers, Watkinsville; son, Alfred A. Quillian, Jr., his wife Thea McGlon Quillian, Atlanta; four grandchildren: Ellen Rogers Brown and her husband Don Brown of Seymour, Tenn., Jennifer Rogers of Smyrna, Drew Quillian and Kathleen Quillian, Atlanta; and one great-grandson, Coleman Michael Brown, Seymour, Tenn.; and a sister Miss Alma Adelia Quillian, Madison.
Visitation for friends and family will be at the Smith Funeral Home in Winder, on Wednesday, December 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 29, at the First United Methodist Church of Winder with the Rev. Larry Rary officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Winder First United Methodist Church, Winder, GA.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Judge Quillian graduated from Winder High School. He volunteered and served in the United States Navy during World War II and was in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict serving in the JAG Corps. He graduated from the University Of Georgia School Of Law in 1951 and joined his father's law practice in Winder. Judge Quillian served as Solicitor General (known today as District Attorney) for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit from 1957 to 1964. He served as President of the Georgia Solicitor General's Association.
After his service as Solicitor General was completed, he returned to the private practice of law with his brother, Kelley J. Quillian, until his brother's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals. He continued private practice with his mother, Tabitha S. Quillian, until his appointment as United States Administrative Law Judge in 1973. He retired from that position in 1994.
He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Gridiron Society and Sigma Chi Fraternity.
After his retirement, he rediscovered his love for golf and was beloved by his regular foursome. He was a lifelong fan of University of Georgia football. Judge Alfred Quillian was known for his sense of humor and was a symbol of integrity in both his personal and professional life.
He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. During the church's recent anniversary celebration, he was recognized as the church's longest active member.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elsie Harben Quillian; a daughter, Kimberly Q. Rogers and her husband, Wayne Rogers, Watkinsville; son, Alfred A. Quillian, Jr., his wife Thea McGlon Quillian, Atlanta; four grandchildren: Ellen Rogers Brown and her husband Don Brown of Seymour, Tenn., Jennifer Rogers of Smyrna, Drew Quillian and Kathleen Quillian, Atlanta; and one great-grandson, Coleman Michael Brown, Seymour, Tenn.; and a sister Miss Alma Adelia Quillian, Madison.
Visitation for friends and family will be at the Smith Funeral Home in Winder, on Wednesday, December 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 29, at the First United Methodist Church of Winder with the Rev. Larry Rary officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Winder First United Methodist Church, Winder, GA.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Lindy’ Mitchell
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.
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.
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.
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