ATHENS - Margie Lord Barrett, 75, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012.
She was born in Miami, Fla., the daughter of the late Cecil and Myra Boone. She worked at General Time/Westclock in Athens and was a member of Mt. Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Barrett is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Barrett; and daughter Linda Waters.
Survivors includes a daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Jerry Wright, Hoschton; sons, Brad Lord, Athens, and Barry Lord, Winterville; brother, James Boone, Commerce; grandchildren, Jody Denton, Stephanie Burson, Roger Wright, Brandy Allen, Telna Richardson, Hannah Eavenson, Brittany, and Destiny Lord, Wade, Jamie and Josh Lord, Michael, Misti and Mandy Reidling; 23 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 20, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Dillard officiating. Burial was in the Pittman Cemetery with Wade and Jamie Lord, Brantley Crumley, Justin, Jody and Tristan Denton honored as pallbearers.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
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Updated: Mary Sargent (5-13-12)
DANIELSVILLE – Mary Evelyn Hardigree Sargent, 71, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at her residence.
Born in Barrow County on August 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John Hardigree and the late Jurleean Dillard Cauldwell. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Sargent was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Wayne Sargent and stepfather, John Newman Cauldwell.
Survivors include her children, Vonnie (Danny) Baker, Colbert, Wayne (Robin) Coker, Homer, Reggie Coker, Bowman, and Wendell (Linda) Coker, Ila; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Anglin officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowers Memorial Gardens in Canon, Ga.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 16. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County on August 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John Hardigree and the late Jurleean Dillard Cauldwell. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Sargent was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Wayne Sargent and stepfather, John Newman Cauldwell.
Survivors include her children, Vonnie (Danny) Baker, Colbert, Wayne (Robin) Coker, Homer, Reggie Coker, Bowman, and Wendell (Linda) Coker, Ila; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Anglin officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowers Memorial Gardens in Canon, Ga.
The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 16. The family is at the home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Collins (4-29-12)
BRASELTON – Helen Ruth Collins, 76, died Sunday, April 29, 2012.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late G.J. and Essie Allen Stinchcomb. She was retired from Landers and Smith and was a member of Braselton Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Alton Collins; a son, Harold Dean Collins; and siblings, Joe Allen, Robert and A.J. (Junebug) Stinchcomb, and Runell Pursley.
Survivors include sons, Steve (Debbie) Collins, Braselton, and Lynn (Dena) Collins, Braselton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Gene Stinchcomb, Tommy Stinchcomb and Randolph Stinchcomb, all of Winder, and W.L. (Bill) Stinchcomb, Watkinsville; and sisters, Lona Mae Sanders, Statham, and Martha Bell Garrett, Gradis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 1 p.m. from the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy with the Revs. Danny Peek and T.E. Flowers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 1, at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late G.J. and Essie Allen Stinchcomb. She was retired from Landers and Smith and was a member of Braselton Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Alton Collins; a son, Harold Dean Collins; and siblings, Joe Allen, Robert and A.J. (Junebug) Stinchcomb, and Runell Pursley.
Survivors include sons, Steve (Debbie) Collins, Braselton, and Lynn (Dena) Collins, Braselton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Gene Stinchcomb, Tommy Stinchcomb and Randolph Stinchcomb, all of Winder, and W.L. (Bill) Stinchcomb, Watkinsville; and sisters, Lona Mae Sanders, Statham, and Martha Bell Garrett, Gradis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 1 p.m. from the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy with the Revs. Danny Peek and T.E. Flowers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 1, at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Lou Dell Wehunt (4-27-12)
CLEVELAND - Lou Dell Wehunt, 83, died Friday April 27, 2012, at a private nursing home.
Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Julie Ann Smallwood O'Kelley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wauka Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Wehunt was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Howard J.W. Wehunt; grandson, Andrew Dockery; step-great-grandson, Isaiah Martin; brothers, T.W. O'Kelley, Eloise O'Kelley, and B.C. O'Kelley; sisters, Cora Lee, Bessie O'Kelley, Elsie Lee, and Dorothy Sullens.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Lamar Loggins, Gainesville, Loyce and Joe Shoffeitt, Cleveland, Oretta "Rita" and Stan Trammell, Rome; grandchildren, Allan and Vanessa Christy, Cleveland, Sherry and Brent Buffington, Cleveland, Bridget and Eric Story, Clermont, Starr and Travis Harvill, Byron, Charles "Chuck" and Suzanne Loggins, Gainesville, Shelly Seabolt and Felicia Jordan, both of Cornelia, Daniel and Rachel Loggins, both of Braselton, Joseph Shoffeitt, Murrayville, David and Rebecca Trammell, Nicholson, Jennifer Trammell, Center, Stephen and Sabrina Trammell, Commerce; 21 great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Gene and Martha O'Kelley, Clermont.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday May 1, at the Wauka Mountain Baptist Church. The Revs. Gene O'Kelley, Phillip Wehunt, Tim Hicks, Tim Bennett, Shane Wehunt and Chad Wehunt will officiate. Interment will follow in the Wauka Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery with a white dove release. The family will receive friends at the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Monday April 30, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in White County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Julie Ann Smallwood O'Kelley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wauka Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Wehunt was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Howard J.W. Wehunt; grandson, Andrew Dockery; step-great-grandson, Isaiah Martin; brothers, T.W. O'Kelley, Eloise O'Kelley, and B.C. O'Kelley; sisters, Cora Lee, Bessie O'Kelley, Elsie Lee, and Dorothy Sullens.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Lamar Loggins, Gainesville, Loyce and Joe Shoffeitt, Cleveland, Oretta "Rita" and Stan Trammell, Rome; grandchildren, Allan and Vanessa Christy, Cleveland, Sherry and Brent Buffington, Cleveland, Bridget and Eric Story, Clermont, Starr and Travis Harvill, Byron, Charles "Chuck" and Suzanne Loggins, Gainesville, Shelly Seabolt and Felicia Jordan, both of Cornelia, Daniel and Rachel Loggins, both of Braselton, Joseph Shoffeitt, Murrayville, David and Rebecca Trammell, Nicholson, Jennifer Trammell, Center, Stephen and Sabrina Trammell, Commerce; 21 great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Gene and Martha O'Kelley, Clermont.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday May 1, at the Wauka Mountain Baptist Church. The Revs. Gene O'Kelley, Phillip Wehunt, Tim Hicks, Tim Bennett, Shane Wehunt and Chad Wehunt will officiate. Interment will follow in the Wauka Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery with a white dove release. The family will receive friends at the Little & Davenport Funeral Home Monday April 30, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Billy Sam Barnette (4-27-12)
DEMOREST – Billy Sam Barnette, 77, formerly of Braselton, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Stephens County Hospital.
He was born in Jackson County on October 21, 1934, the son of the late Ralph and Effie Bond Barnette. Mr. Barnette was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melissa Barnette. He was a member of the Cool Springs United Methodist Church. He served as a music director for the Lord for 35 years. He retired from
Pet Milk Company with 38 and one-half years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Ivie Barnette, Demorest; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Tracey Barnette, Flowery Branch, Timmy and Linda Barnette, Gainesville; and Ted Barnette, Auburn; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, April 30, at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder with the Rev. Roy G. Rogers officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Jackson County on October 21, 1934, the son of the late Ralph and Effie Bond Barnette. Mr. Barnette was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melissa Barnette. He was a member of the Cool Springs United Methodist Church. He served as a music director for the Lord for 35 years. He retired from
Pet Milk Company with 38 and one-half years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Ivie Barnette, Demorest; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Tracey Barnette, Flowery Branch, Timmy and Linda Barnette, Gainesville; and Ted Barnette, Auburn; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, April 30, at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder with the Rev. Roy G. Rogers officiating.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Verna Mae Buddenhagen (4-26-12)
FLOWERY BRANCH - Verna Mae Buddenhagen passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012, following an extended illness. She gave 90 years of love and devotion to all she knew.
She was born October 9, 1921, the daughter of the late Walt and Pauline Waters of Claxton, and was married for 20 years to the late Henry L. Buddenhagen. A son, Carl Brantley Sapp of Savannah, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Pauline Bishop and Edwin Faulkner and Sandra Sapp, all of Flowery Branch; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Loretta Waters, Claxton; sister, Carolyn Robertson, Brooklet; five grandchildren, John Harris, Midway, Les and Jan Moore, Gainesville, Teresa Cannon, Gillsville, Billy Bishop, Gillsville, Robert B. Bishop, Flowery Branch, and Charles Bishop, Gainesville; five great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery in Claxon, Georgia.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born October 9, 1921, the daughter of the late Walt and Pauline Waters of Claxton, and was married for 20 years to the late Henry L. Buddenhagen. A son, Carl Brantley Sapp of Savannah, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Pauline Bishop and Edwin Faulkner and Sandra Sapp, all of Flowery Branch; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Loretta Waters, Claxton; sister, Carolyn Robertson, Brooklet; five grandchildren, John Harris, Midway, Les and Jan Moore, Gainesville, Teresa Cannon, Gillsville, Billy Bishop, Gillsville, Robert B. Bishop, Flowery Branch, and Charles Bishop, Gainesville; five great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 10, at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery in Claxon, Georgia.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
E. Jerry Whitlow (4-24-12)
GAINESVILLE - E. Jerry Whitlow, 53, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, following a brief illness.
He was born June 12, 1958, the son of the late William Spencer and Edna Jane Whitlow of Hall County. He was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley Mangum and Dora Lee Carney.
Survivors include wife of 37 years, Barbara Whitlow, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Spencer and Amy Whitlow, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Joni and Scott Holloway, Gainesville; brothers, Clayton Whitlow, Gainesville, and Henry Whitlow, Talmo; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jacky and Linda Whitlow, Flowery Branch, and James and Frances Whitlow, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brendia and Harold Nix, Clermont, and Bessie and Marion McCord, Cumming; grandchildren, Will and J.D. Holloway and Isaiah, Abigail and Braxton Whitlow; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 26, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Anthony Cook will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born June 12, 1958, the son of the late William Spencer and Edna Jane Whitlow of Hall County. He was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley Mangum and Dora Lee Carney.
Survivors include wife of 37 years, Barbara Whitlow, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Spencer and Amy Whitlow, Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Joni and Scott Holloway, Gainesville; brothers, Clayton Whitlow, Gainesville, and Henry Whitlow, Talmo; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jacky and Linda Whitlow, Flowery Branch, and James and Frances Whitlow, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brendia and Harold Nix, Clermont, and Bessie and Marion McCord, Cumming; grandchildren, Will and J.D. Holloway and Isaiah, Abigail and Braxton Whitlow; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 26, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Anthony Cook will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Meagan Leigh Anderson (4-16-12)
CRAWFORD - Meagan Leigh Anderson, 14, died Monday, April 16, 2012.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Donald and Angela Kidd Anderson. Meagan was a freshman at Oglethorpe County High School where she played trumpet in the Oglethorpe County Marching Band. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. She loved spending time outdoors hunting with her dad and taking advantage of the time to shop with her mom and sister. She was devoted to her animals and loved taking care of her chickens.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her sister Kayla Anderson; and grandparents, Olin Warren and Maria Anderson and Judy and William Kidd.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 20, at 4p.m. at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home Friday, April 20.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Meagan's honor to support Camp Grace Farm through Northside Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Donald and Angela Kidd Anderson. Meagan was a freshman at Oglethorpe County High School where she played trumpet in the Oglethorpe County Marching Band. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. She loved spending time outdoors hunting with her dad and taking advantage of the time to shop with her mom and sister. She was devoted to her animals and loved taking care of her chickens.
Survivors in addition to her parents, include her sister Kayla Anderson; and grandparents, Olin Warren and Maria Anderson and Judy and William Kidd.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 20, at 4p.m. at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home Friday, April 20.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Meagan's honor to support Camp Grace Farm through Northside Baptist Church.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.
Dee Coggins (4-16-12)
MAYSVILLE - Dee Coggins, 75, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012, at his residence surrounded by family, following an extended illness.
He was born November 5, 1936, the son of the late Hubert and Birdie Overby, Flowery Branch, and was an assembly worker for Georgia Chair. Mr. Coggins was preceded in death by brothers, Harrison Coggins, Roy Coggins, Ralph Coggins, and Rayburn Coggins; and a sister, Frances Day.
Survivors include his wife, Ethelene Coggins, Maysville; sons, Joey Coggins and Frank Coggins, both of Maysville; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Robin Richardson; grandsons, Eric Laffond and Bryce Richardson; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Judy Coggins, Flowery Branch; sister, Betty Boggs, Flowery Branch; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 19, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Broadlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Wilson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born November 5, 1936, the son of the late Hubert and Birdie Overby, Flowery Branch, and was an assembly worker for Georgia Chair. Mr. Coggins was preceded in death by brothers, Harrison Coggins, Roy Coggins, Ralph Coggins, and Rayburn Coggins; and a sister, Frances Day.
Survivors include his wife, Ethelene Coggins, Maysville; sons, Joey Coggins and Frank Coggins, both of Maysville; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Robin Richardson; grandsons, Eric Laffond and Bryce Richardson; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Judy Coggins, Flowery Branch; sister, Betty Boggs, Flowery Branch; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 19, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Broadlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Wilson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the funeral home.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Andrews (4-14-12)
DANIELSVILLE - Richard L. Andrews, 56, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at his residence.
He was born in Stephens County, the son of Herschel Andrews of Griffin and Geneva Hanley Lee of Watkinsville. He was employed as a HVAC service repairman.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Lisa Brown Andrews; daughter, Haley Andrews; and son, Dylan Andrews, all of Danielsville; sisters, Pam Aar, Clearwater, Fla., and Robin Pickett, Griffin; and brothers, Benny Andrews, Kennesaw, and Ernie Andrews, Flowery Branch.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 16, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Wendell Hanley officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Stephens County, the son of Herschel Andrews of Griffin and Geneva Hanley Lee of Watkinsville. He was employed as a HVAC service repairman.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Lisa Brown Andrews; daughter, Haley Andrews; and son, Dylan Andrews, all of Danielsville; sisters, Pam Aar, Clearwater, Fla., and Robin Pickett, Griffin; and brothers, Benny Andrews, Kennesaw, and Ernie Andrews, Flowery Branch.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 16, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Wendell Hanley officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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