JEFFERSON - Rev. Winford Franklin Page, 75, who passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
Rev. Page was born in Canton, the son to the late Thomas Bura Page and Lorie Kirby Page. He was a Baptist Minister, a retired truck driver, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was the pastor of Revival Baptist Church in Hoschton for 13 years. Rev. Page was preceded in death by a son, Jarrell Page; and daughter, Lois Roach.
Survivors include his wife, Reba Nell Stinchcomb Page, Pendergrass; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Renee Page, Pendergrass, Terry and Kay Page, Braselton, Michael and Beth Page, Watkinsville, Tim Page, Pendergrass, and Kevin and Lisa Page, Jefferson; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Viola Sawyer, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Hagwood, Johnny Knight and Joel Shadburn officiating. The burial was in the Sugar Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Gainesville, with Ray Page, Phillip Page, Jamie Page, Jeremy Underwood, Jacob Page and Tony Murphy honored as pallbearers. Chris Seay, Wendell Sharpton, Jason Higgins, Lonnie Patton and Paul Patton were honored as honorary pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
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Brenda Davies (3-1-12)
BRASELTON — Brenda Real Davies, 70, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Gwinnett Medical Center from a brief illness.
She was born in Montgomery, Ala., on March 7, 1941 and grew up in the Birmingham, Ala. area, where she attended Shades Valley High School in Homewood, Ala.
She was preceded in death by her two former husbands, Richard Charles Edward Southam of Chamblee and John (Jack) Franklin Davies of Sarasota, Fla.; parents, Brandon Adams Real and Virginia Rowlen Real of Birmingham, Ala.; brother, James Patrick Real of Birmingham, Ala.; and nephew, Jason Manning Real of Washington, D.C.
Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Southam Hicks of Atlanta; son, Brandon Patrick Scott Southam of Christiana, Tenn.; son-in-law, John P. Hicks of Atlanta; grandson, John Brandon Hicks of Atlanta; granddaughter, Brittany Virginia Scheren of Elizabeth City, N.C.; nieces, Brantley Real Cook of Newport News, Va., Jennifer Barthmaier of Roswell, Kim Reese of Suwanee, Diane Windler of Atlanta; and nephew, Steven Varian of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
A celebration of her life will be scheduled for the near future and all friends and family will be contacted so that they may attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gateway Foundation, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the treatment of alcohol and drug treatment programs for all individual regardless of income at http://recovergateway.org/donate/.
H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Montgomery, Ala., on March 7, 1941 and grew up in the Birmingham, Ala. area, where she attended Shades Valley High School in Homewood, Ala.
She was preceded in death by her two former husbands, Richard Charles Edward Southam of Chamblee and John (Jack) Franklin Davies of Sarasota, Fla.; parents, Brandon Adams Real and Virginia Rowlen Real of Birmingham, Ala.; brother, James Patrick Real of Birmingham, Ala.; and nephew, Jason Manning Real of Washington, D.C.
Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Southam Hicks of Atlanta; son, Brandon Patrick Scott Southam of Christiana, Tenn.; son-in-law, John P. Hicks of Atlanta; grandson, John Brandon Hicks of Atlanta; granddaughter, Brittany Virginia Scheren of Elizabeth City, N.C.; nieces, Brantley Real Cook of Newport News, Va., Jennifer Barthmaier of Roswell, Kim Reese of Suwanee, Diane Windler of Atlanta; and nephew, Steven Varian of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
A celebration of her life will be scheduled for the near future and all friends and family will be contacted so that they may attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gateway Foundation, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the treatment of alcohol and drug treatment programs for all individual regardless of income at http://recovergateway.org/donate/.
H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs, is in charge of arrangements.
John Harp (2-21-12)
BRASELTON - John T. Harp, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
He was born in Georgia, but he spent most of his adult life in South Jersey. He was married to Carrie Mae Danner, where they raised their four wonderful children. Mr. Harp was preceded in death by a brother, Willie Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memories his three daughters, Vera Shorter, Canyon, Texas, Sara (Warren) Henson, Braselton, and Cindy (Pete) Brandjord, Wyoming; a son, John Harp, Jr., Swedesboro, New Jersey; two step-children, Kelly (Willie) Moore and Clay Harp; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
John lived his life not by the breaths that he took, but the moments that he made.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 2 p.m. at the Hope Fellowship Church in Winder.
Professional services entrusted to Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home, Gainesville.
He was born in Georgia, but he spent most of his adult life in South Jersey. He was married to Carrie Mae Danner, where they raised their four wonderful children. Mr. Harp was preceded in death by a brother, Willie Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memories his three daughters, Vera Shorter, Canyon, Texas, Sara (Warren) Henson, Braselton, and Cindy (Pete) Brandjord, Wyoming; a son, John Harp, Jr., Swedesboro, New Jersey; two step-children, Kelly (Willie) Moore and Clay Harp; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
John lived his life not by the breaths that he took, but the moments that he made.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 2 p.m. at the Hope Fellowship Church in Winder.
Professional services entrusted to Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home, Gainesville.
Mary Jane Dooley (2-22-12)
COMMERCE – Mary Jane Dooley, 67, died early Wednesday morning, February 22, 2012, at the Athens Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Morgan County, and was the daughter of the late Edward Lonzo and Ida Ruth Gilstrap Mathis.
Survivors include children, Mary Ann Dooley, Commerce, Ruth Elizabeth Grier, Braselton, and Kimberly Annette Dooley, Commerce; grandchildren, Daniel Julian, Howard Grier and Jonathan Eugene Grier; siblings, Christine Mathis, Clayton, Lorene House, Statham, Betty Ann Deaton, Pendergrass, Betty Jean Lee, Dry Pond, Vickey Dianne Clark, Pendergrass, and Willie Lee Mathis, Jasper; half sisters, Pauline Williford, Madison, and Jennifer Garris, Braselton; caretakers, David and Lorie Saylors, Commerce; and former husband, Luther Lee Dooley.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Clinton Gooch officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, February 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Morgan County, and was the daughter of the late Edward Lonzo and Ida Ruth Gilstrap Mathis.
Survivors include children, Mary Ann Dooley, Commerce, Ruth Elizabeth Grier, Braselton, and Kimberly Annette Dooley, Commerce; grandchildren, Daniel Julian, Howard Grier and Jonathan Eugene Grier; siblings, Christine Mathis, Clayton, Lorene House, Statham, Betty Ann Deaton, Pendergrass, Betty Jean Lee, Dry Pond, Vickey Dianne Clark, Pendergrass, and Willie Lee Mathis, Jasper; half sisters, Pauline Williford, Madison, and Jennifer Garris, Braselton; caretakers, David and Lorie Saylors, Commerce; and former husband, Luther Lee Dooley.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Clinton Gooch officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, February 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Harvard Kniffen (12-17-11)
HOSCHTON - Harvard Kniffen, 87, died Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Gwinnett Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born September 19, 1924, the son of the late Earl and Bertha Kniffen. He was a Staff Sergeant in the 8th Air Force during World War II. He enjoyed a 28-year career in retail management with the same company before starting and running his own successful business for 12 years until his retirement. Mr. Kniffen was also preceded in death by his sisters, Phyllis Hamilton and Geraldine Richmond.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Bernice Kniffen; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tim Sennitt, Hampshire, England; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Jacqui Kniffen, Charlotte, N.C., and Dan and Cheryl Kniffen, Braselton; grandson, Matthew Kniffen, Braselton; granddaughter, Michelle Kniffen, Braselton; and sisters, Beverly Fonseth and Barbara Rau, both of Indiana.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following in Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor Alan Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, at the funeral home. Refreshments will be served at the funeral home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Old Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 1756 Old Peachtree Rd., Duluth GA 30097-3418.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born September 19, 1924, the son of the late Earl and Bertha Kniffen. He was a Staff Sergeant in the 8th Air Force during World War II. He enjoyed a 28-year career in retail management with the same company before starting and running his own successful business for 12 years until his retirement. Mr. Kniffen was also preceded in death by his sisters, Phyllis Hamilton and Geraldine Richmond.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Bernice Kniffen; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tim Sennitt, Hampshire, England; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Jacqui Kniffen, Charlotte, N.C., and Dan and Cheryl Kniffen, Braselton; grandson, Matthew Kniffen, Braselton; granddaughter, Michelle Kniffen, Braselton; and sisters, Beverly Fonseth and Barbara Rau, both of Indiana.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following in Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor Alan Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, at the funeral home. Refreshments will be served at the funeral home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Old Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 1756 Old Peachtree Rd., Duluth GA 30097-3418.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Stan’ Duck (11-30-11)
PATTERSON, CALIF. - Lewis Stanley "Stan" Duck, 69, formerly of Braselton, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, following a long-term and brave battle with skin cancer.
He was born in Braselton, and attended South Hall High School. He played basketball with his High School’s team and was elected by his classmates as Senior Class President. His first job was as a clerk in a Gainesville grocery store, and he was later promoted to Produce Manager. He worked as a reporter for several newspapers, and he then began working as a printing press operator for the John Harland Company and was ultimately promoted to plant manager. In 1985, Stan took a job with Don Panoz at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, as a Construction Field Coordinator. In 1989 he went with Don Panoz to visit what is now Diablo Grande, a cattle ranch, located outside of Patterson Calif. In 1990, he was the first employee at Diablo Grande and it was under Stan's guidance that the vision of the dream for it was started. Stan maintained a long-term role as General Manager of the Western Hills Water District until his recent retirement in August of this year. In his final months he enjoyed the view and serenity of his home that allowed him to look over the accomplishments that he had achieved at Diablo Grande.
Stan was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Braselton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gibson Lewis Duck and Allene Louise White Duck; his older brother, Kenneth Ray Duck; and his dear dogs, Taco, Mitsy, Nacho, Pepper and Romeo.
Survivors include his first wife, Sara Weiler, and their three children, Stan Weiler, Steve Weiler and Susan Weiler; his second wife, Brenda Dinkins Piland, and their two children, Jennifer Duck King, and Kenny Duck; and six much-loved grandchildren. In his final months, Stan was attended to by his dear friend and colleague of over 17 years, Jerry Phillips.
Funeral services will be held at the chapel in the Evans Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating. The burial will follow in the Zion Baptist Cemetery in Braselton. The visitation will be held on Saturday morning, December 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Braselton, and attended South Hall High School. He played basketball with his High School’s team and was elected by his classmates as Senior Class President. His first job was as a clerk in a Gainesville grocery store, and he was later promoted to Produce Manager. He worked as a reporter for several newspapers, and he then began working as a printing press operator for the John Harland Company and was ultimately promoted to plant manager. In 1985, Stan took a job with Don Panoz at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, as a Construction Field Coordinator. In 1989 he went with Don Panoz to visit what is now Diablo Grande, a cattle ranch, located outside of Patterson Calif. In 1990, he was the first employee at Diablo Grande and it was under Stan's guidance that the vision of the dream for it was started. Stan maintained a long-term role as General Manager of the Western Hills Water District until his recent retirement in August of this year. In his final months he enjoyed the view and serenity of his home that allowed him to look over the accomplishments that he had achieved at Diablo Grande.
Stan was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Braselton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gibson Lewis Duck and Allene Louise White Duck; his older brother, Kenneth Ray Duck; and his dear dogs, Taco, Mitsy, Nacho, Pepper and Romeo.
Survivors include his first wife, Sara Weiler, and their three children, Stan Weiler, Steve Weiler and Susan Weiler; his second wife, Brenda Dinkins Piland, and their two children, Jennifer Duck King, and Kenny Duck; and six much-loved grandchildren. In his final months, Stan was attended to by his dear friend and colleague of over 17 years, Jerry Phillips.
Funeral services will be held at the chapel in the Evans Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating. The burial will follow in the Zion Baptist Cemetery in Braselton. The visitation will be held on Saturday morning, December 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Joanne Lanier (10-13-11)
BRASELTON - Joanne Flowers Lanier, formerly of Warsaw, N.C., died on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at her residence.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, James N. Lanier (Col. Retired United States Army), Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Dexter Williams; grandson, Walker Williams, all of Gainesville; brothers-in-law, Dwight Lanier, Kenneth Lanier; sister-in-law, Faye Yopp; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lanier was a member of Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. at Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church, 5152 Braselton Hwy., Hoschton, GA 30548. A reception will follow the service at The Legends at Chateau Elan, 5473 Legends Dr., Braselton, GA 30517.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Fund, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 115, Gainesville, GA 30501-2567.
Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, James N. Lanier (Col. Retired United States Army), Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Dexter Williams; grandson, Walker Williams, all of Gainesville; brothers-in-law, Dwight Lanier, Kenneth Lanier; sister-in-law, Faye Yopp; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lanier was a member of Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. at Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church, 5152 Braselton Hwy., Hoschton, GA 30548. A reception will follow the service at The Legends at Chateau Elan, 5473 Legends Dr., Braselton, GA 30517.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Fund, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 115, Gainesville, GA 30501-2567.
Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216, is in charge of arrangements.
Rhonda Turner (9-21-11)
ROYSTON – Rhonda Gail Garmon Turner, 61, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
Born in Duluth on December 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James and Leona Bernice Hugley Garmon. She was a certified nursing assistant having worked with Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, member of the Royston-Franklin Springs Lions Club, and member of the Ty Cobb Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, Richard A. Turner, Royston; sons, Donald Turner, Winston, and Sterling Turner, Flowery Branch; daughters, Veronica Leaptrott, Evans, and Melissa Orr, Gainesville; brother, James Garmon, Braselton; sisters, Iris Simonds, Royston, Debbie Adams, Hoschton, and Lynn Simonton, Danielsville; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m., at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman with the Rev. Chris Pritchett officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
The body is at the Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 23. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Duluth on December 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James and Leona Bernice Hugley Garmon. She was a certified nursing assistant having worked with Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, member of the Royston-Franklin Springs Lions Club, and member of the Ty Cobb Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, Richard A. Turner, Royston; sons, Donald Turner, Winston, and Sterling Turner, Flowery Branch; daughters, Veronica Leaptrott, Evans, and Melissa Orr, Gainesville; brother, James Garmon, Braselton; sisters, Iris Simonds, Royston, Debbie Adams, Hoschton, and Lynn Simonton, Danielsville; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m., at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman with the Rev. Chris Pritchett officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
The body is at the Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 23. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Ray C. Palmer (7-29-11)
LAWRENCEVILLE -. Ray C. Palmer, 78, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth.
Mr. Palmer was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Palmer. He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired engineer.
Survivors include his wife Patricia Ann Palmer; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Mike Brady, Oakwood; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011 from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park South Cemetery with Mike Brady officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd, Ste 114, Gainesville, GA 30506 or children with special needs.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Palmer was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Palmer. He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired engineer.
Survivors include his wife Patricia Ann Palmer; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Mike Brady, Oakwood; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011 from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park South Cemetery with Mike Brady officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd, Ste 114, Gainesville, GA 30506 or children with special needs.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, in charge of arrangements.
Dave’ King (7-28-11)
JEFFERSON – David Richard “Dave” King, 53 died Thursday, July 28, 2011.
Mr. King was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Jean Crawford King, Hoschton, and the late Samuel King. He was a retired chef, who had become disabled. He was of the Christian faith, a wonderful husband, father and son, ad will be missed by all who he knew.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife, Kim King, Jefferson; daughters, Amy Krakauer, Smyrna, Monica Fulkes and Katherine Alexander both of Bethlehem; stepchildren, Naomi Teglia, Roswell, and Tony Teglia, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Jacob, Kimberly, Conner, Darien, Paige and Abri; sisters, Karen Kastner, Hoschton, Laura Putman and Mary Landis both of Dacula; brothers, Richard King, Reno, Nev., Andrew King, Warrensburg, Mo., Samuel King III, Buford and Matthew King, Valdosta.
A private family memorial service will take place on a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. King was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Jean Crawford King, Hoschton, and the late Samuel King. He was a retired chef, who had become disabled. He was of the Christian faith, a wonderful husband, father and son, ad will be missed by all who he knew.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his loving wife, Kim King, Jefferson; daughters, Amy Krakauer, Smyrna, Monica Fulkes and Katherine Alexander both of Bethlehem; stepchildren, Naomi Teglia, Roswell, and Tony Teglia, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Jacob, Kimberly, Conner, Darien, Paige and Abri; sisters, Karen Kastner, Hoschton, Laura Putman and Mary Landis both of Dacula; brothers, Richard King, Reno, Nev., Andrew King, Warrensburg, Mo., Samuel King III, Buford and Matthew King, Valdosta.
A private family memorial service will take place on a later date.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
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