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Rev. Charles Hardy (5-21-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:25:03 -0500

NICHOLSON - Rev. Charles Hardy, 87, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his residence.

He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Miles Lenord and Bessie Jane Bennett Hardy. He was a member of River of Life Worship Center and a United States Army Veteran and was a retired minister. Rev. Hardy was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Elizabeth Lord Hardy.

Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Gosnell, Nicholson; sons, Tommy Whitehead and Andy Hardy, both of Nicholson; brother, Albert Hardy, Jefferson; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be at held at 2 P.m., Friday, May 24, at River of Life Worship Center with the Revs. Bruce Kesler, Bobby Ivester and Marty Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.

Homer Carter Sr. (5-18-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:06:16 -0500

HULL - Homer Lee Carter Sr. died Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Brantley Allen and Ina Bell Morris Carter. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Mae Meadow; and brothers, Howell, Zeke, Oliver Brantley, and Brantley Allen Carter Jr. Mr. Carter was retired from the UGA as a building inspector and was a United States Air Force Veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Eleanor Faye Jones Carter; daughter; Janice (Ralph) Meissner; son, Homer Lee "Sonny" Carter Jr.; brother, H. Elmo (Blanche) Carter; grandchildren, Cortney Faye Carter, Carter Edward Meissner, and Allen David Meissner; and a great-grandchild, Madison Faye Messer.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 21, at Brown Chapel, Danielsville. The Rev. Barry Black officiated. Burial was at Colbert Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ted Vickery, Bob Ward, Roger Sudeth, Mitchell, Kenneth, and Jim Meadow.

Brown Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Looney (5-21-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:04:23 -0500

ATHENS - Sandra Claudine Looney, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Bogart.

Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Lilly Bell Brown Looney.

Survivors include children, Melissa Ann Smith, Ila, Marvin Claude (Tina) Scoggins, Ila, Darren Michael (Melissa) Scoggins, Commerce, and Darrell Lee (Julie) Scoggins, Maysville; four brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 23, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with interment following in the Howington Cemetery in Nicholson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.

Rhonwyn ‘Rhondy’ Huff (5-3-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:45 -0500

KIAWAY ISLAND, S.C. - Rhonwyn “Rhondy” Valdes Huff, 57, wife Charles M. Huff, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 3, 2013.

She was born May 9, 1955, in Atlanta, the daughter of Eugenia “Gena” Breeden Valdes of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and the late Joseph Franklin Valdes. She attained her undergraduate degree from Converse College and graduate degrees from Georgia State College and Emory University. As a Medical Technologist, she was a former director of the Hemapheresis Unit under Laboratory Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. She later attained a Masters of Teaching certificate at the College of Charleston.

Rhondy was a member of The Junior League of Charleston and the Chaine des Rotisseurs. After Hurricane Hugo, she became a board member of LowCountry ReLEAF. She was a member of the board of The Preservation Society of Charleston and Life Management Center of Charleston.

She was a member of Grace Church, Grace Church Hand Bell Choir, and Grace Cares. She captained the Country Club of Charleston Tennis Team in 2007 and was currently a member of RBTW (Reading Between the Wines) Book Club.

Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband of 27 years, Charles Huff; two children, Emily Palmer Huff and Joseph Moran Huff, both of Charleston; brother, James Valdes (Barbara), Austin, Texas; and a niece, Andrea Valdes Merritt, Atlanta.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 26, in Grace Episcopal Church, 98 Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C. at 3 pm. Entombment will follow in Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium.
Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home, Charleston, S.C.

In addition, the Huff family would like to acknowledge and appreciate the thoughts and prayers and the care given by the staff of Hospice of Charleston for the recent passing of Mr. Richard Palmer Huff, father of Charles M. Huff.

Announcement made by Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens,

Mary Awbrey (5-20-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:19:59 -0500

AUBURN – Mary Louise Radford Awbrey, 86, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Otis and Florida Alice Turner Radford and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth C. Awbrey.

Survivors include a son, Jerry (Stephanie) Awbrey, Winder; daughter, Rose (A.G. Terpie) Etheridge, Auburn; sister, Florence (Harry) Renau, Eutawville, S.C.; five grandchildren, Joseph Etheridge, Debra Martin, Shay Saenz, Meghan Awbrey, and Christopher Awbrey; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tommy Baker officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens in LaGrange at 3 p.m. the day of the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 270 Bill Rutledge Rd., Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Roy Stovall (5-19-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:18:51 -0500

MONROE - Roy Frank Stovall, 44, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

He was born to the late Pamela Jeanette Court and Gilford Albert Stovall on June 10, 1968, in Houston, Texas. He was a master welder who traveled throughout the southeast welding natural gas pipeline. Roy was a member of The Orchard Church in Loganville, and enjoyed fishing, metal detecting and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Green, Monroe; sons, Blake Stovall, Jacob Stovall, and Roy Stovall, all of Winder; and a brother, Gil Stovall, Hoschton.

A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, at The Orchard Church, 1950 Hwy 81 S., Loganville. Pastor Ben Cathey and the Rev. Scott Sims will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville.

Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com

Sean Adair (5-20-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:32 -0500

LAWRENCEVILLE - Sean Adair, 43, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013.

He was the son of Phil and Linda Adair of Lawrenceville. Mr. Adair was preceded in death by a brother, Darin Adair.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Amy Adair, Winder; children, Matthew Adair, Winder, Christian Adair, Lawrenceville, Ashley Chiado, Buford, Tristan Adair, Winder, and Stella Makenna Adair, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Jennifer Adair, Lawrenceville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Andrea and Ronnie Corbello; niece, Christi Adair; nephew, Hunter Corbello; and a host of family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, May 25, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the funeral home.

Sign the online guest book at www.stewartfh.com

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Calvin Forrester (5-14-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:58 -0500

GREENSBORO, N.C. - "We never out-grow our need for Love and Laughter, for Joy and Wonder." This was the creed for August Calvin Forrester who passed away on the 14th of May 2013. He was born in Sulfer Springs, August 4, 1921. His parents were Annie Lucille and James Farris Forrester. Calvin graduated from West Blockton High School, West Blockton, Ala., 1939, Howard College, Birmingham, Ala., 1949, Southern Seminary, Louisville, Ky., 1949-1950, and YMCA College, Chicago, Ill., 1954. He received a MA Philosophy in 1981, University of Georgia, Certificate of Gerontology in 1985, and Master of Arts, University of Georgia, in 1989. His philosophy was you are never too old to stop learning.

Calvin served as a Baptist Minister and Pastor from 1935-1949; YMCA Secretary and Camp Director, Corpus Christi, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1949-1955; and District Sales Manager for Rolston Purina Co. North and South Carolina from 1955-1965. Upon return to the State of Georgia while attending the Presbyterian Church in Commerce and at the urging of the pastor, he returned to Columbia Seminary to pursue studies to become a Presbyterian Minister; served as Teacher, Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, from 1977-1986; Speaker, Success Leaders Speakers Service, Atlanta, 1976-1986; Coordinator Golden Olympics, Athens, 1985, and Trainer for Para-Therapist for the Elderly from 1984-1986.

A fraction list of his community work would include College Student Body President Senior year, received John R. Matt Student Pacific Services Award, President of Professional Social Workers Assoc. while in Corpus Christie, Texas; President of YMCA Youth Secretaries for Oklahoma and Texas while in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1972 he helped organize the Banks County, Georgia Chamber of Commerce and served as president for seven years.

After retirement age he served as Pastor and Minister for several churches while maintaining an e-mail sermon for family and friends that grew to 150 before his health forced him to stop.

Survivors include his wife Sarah Deaton Forrester; a daughter, Rebecca Brownlee and her son Duncan Brownlee, Raleigh, N.C. and another son, Jason Brownlee and wife Joan and children Mac and Eleanor, Austin, Texas; a daughter Cindy Forrester, her husband Richard Costello, Greensboro, N.C., her children Adam Bell and his wife Tan Hong Xia, China, Sarah Bell and her son Gavin, Greensboro, N.C., and Bryan Bell and his wife Jessica and daughter Nova, Gainesville. A son, Ernest Calvin Forrester and his wife Robin, his daughters Carly, Katie, Haley, Sugar Hill, Georgia and a daughter Jessica Forrester, Oakwood, Georgia. His surviving brothers and sister are Harold Forrester and wife Gwen, Donald Forrester and wife Juanice, of Alburquerque, N.M., and Evelyn Marrow, Cottonwood, Ariz.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Toccoa, on Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m. with the Revs. David Keister and the Paul Evans officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd., Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be made by visiting the website at www.acree-davisfh.com

Lucille Fowler

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:51 -0500

JEFFERSON - Lucille Frances Love Fowler, 85, passed away on Monday May 20, 2013.

She was born in Hall County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Sanders Love. She, along with her late husband, owned and operated Fowler Auto Sales in Pendergrass and Jefferson, Fowler Country Store in Pendergrass, and worked on the family farm raising chickens and cattle.

Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her husband, E.L. “Mark” Fowler; a son, Harry Fowler; brothers, Earnest and Clarence Love; and sisters, Annie Mae Benson and Clara Covington.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Robert Akin, Jefferson; grandchildren, Mark Fowler, Jefferson, John and Tina Davis, Winder, Robert and Sandy Akin, Nicholson, Melissa and Danny Exum, Douglasville, David Kirchens, Japan, Daniel Kirchens, Germany, and Sean Kirchens, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Jesse Fowler, Jay Fowler, Clay Fowler, and Summer Fowler, Caleb Davis, Colby Davis, and Cason Davis, Holli Exum, Adam Exum, Tyler Akin, Justin Akin, and Bradley Akin; great-great-grandchildren, Lily Kirchens and Brian Kirchens; sisters-in-law, Hazel Fowler Gee, Jefferson, and Alene Cruce, McDonough; and many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 22, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. Interment was at Pendergrass Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Academy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 716, Jefferson, GA 30549
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

Joseph Davis III (5-18-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:33:31 -0500

JEFFERSON - Joseph A. Davis, III, 84, died Saturday, May 18, 2013.

He was born in Sistersville, W. Va., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Davis, Jr. He was a retired United States Army Major and Jefferson businessman. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Drake Davis; infant daughter, Pamela Davis; and a daughter, Penny Elliott.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Silman Duke Davis, Jefferson; children, Joseph A. (Alicia) Davis, Athens, and Robin Lancaster, Massachusetts; stepson, Billy (Barbara) Duke, Jefferson; stepdaughter, Cathy (Kevin) Hooper, Gainesville; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jefferson First United Methodist Church or the Jefferson Public Library.

Dora Nix (5-18-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:44:59 -0500

WINDER – Dora L. Nix, 78, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Pink and Effie Hogsed Ledford. She was a pianist and organist for various churches and enjoyed reading the Bible. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, sewing, and knitting, but is best remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, loved ones stated.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Elmer Nix, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Laurie Nix, Cleveland, and Brian and Angie Nix, Winder; granddaughters, Paige and Emily Nix; brother, Giles Ledford, Hayden, Idaho; and sisters, Bonnie Ledford, Warne, N.C., and Bessie Ledford, Murphy, N.C.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 21, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Lewis Fortner officiating. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

‘Jerry’ Laker (5-14-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:24:20 -0500

Gerald "Jerry" Dean Laker, 71, left this world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

He was the son of Fredrick and Frances (Rinker) Laker and was born on July 14, 1941 in Keytesville, Mo. Mr. Laker was preceded in death by a brother, Earnie Kamphefner; sister-in-law, Sam Kamphefner; and niece, Brandi Kamphefner.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Kathleen Agnes (Comisky) Laker; three children; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren: Sean Michael Laker; Kelli (Laker) Leaf; Krista Marie (Laker) Lewellyn; Paul Andrew Leaf; Nichole Kristina Lewellyn; Jessy Jay Lewellyn; Lane Michael Lewellyn; Vanaca Whitney (Laker) Dalton; Sean Michael Laker, Jr.; Fredrick Russell Laker; Skyler James Dalton and Aiden Colton Dalton; sister Kay Kamphefner; and a number of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Saturday, May 18, at Lord & Stephens Chapel in Danielsville.

Memorial donations may be made in the name of Gerald Dean Laker to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Berthalyne Turner (5-18-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:48 -0500

MONROE – Berthalyne Turner, 86, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Rupert and Evie Kinney Ruark. She attended Mt. Vernon Christian Church in Monroe and was a NASCAR enthusiast. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Junior Turner; and daughters, Rachel Sims and Ramona Mauldin.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Skip Denn, Hull, and Marie and Phil Austin, Lilburn; grandchildren, Tommy Porterfield, Hull, Stacey Helms, Athens, Sherry Mauldin, Portland, Ore., Steven and Stephanie Austin, Fort Worth, Texas, Donna and Scott Lewis, Monroe, Marsha and Jeff Bland, New Bern, N.C., Jonathan and Jackie Denn, Havelock, N.C.; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ann Mobley, Statham.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Vada White officiating. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Dora Nix (5-18-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:29 -0500

Martha Garrett (5-16-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:20:17 -0500

MONROE – Martha Stinchcomb Gaddis Garrett, 89, died Thursday, May 16, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Giley and Essie Allen Stinchcomb. A native of Winder, she loved spending time with her family, was a Fox News enthusiast, and loved listening to her public safety scanner. She was a member of the Commerce Church of God, and will be remembered as always selfless and never complaining. Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by husbands, James William Gaddis and Ernest Lee Garrett; sons, Bobby Gene Gaddis and Jimmy Garrett; four brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include sons, Billy Joe Gaddis and wife Glynda, Winder, and Charles Garrett and wife Sara, Statham; daughter, Patsy Gaddis Gordon, Monroe; daughter-in-law, Peggy Garrett, Statham; brothers, W.L. “Bill” Stinchcomb, Watkinsville, Gene Stinchcomb, Randolph Stinchcomb, and Tommy Stinchcomb, all of Winder; grandchildren, Lance Johnson, Bobbi Jo Ayers, Terri Johnson and husband Alan, William Lee Ayers, Laura Pace, Paula McCain, Misty Smith, Lee Johnson, James Gaddis, Johnny Gaddis, Melissa Ward, Gary “Wormy” Gaddis, Becky Garrett, Tammy Garrett, Jason Savage, Tina Westerfield, and Lisa Ford; and 41 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, in Smith Memory Chapel in Winder. Burial was at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Winder.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.

George West (5-18-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:18:13 -0500

DANIELSVILLE - George Raymond West, 71, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late George W. and Bessie Akins West and was married to Carolyn Delores West of the residence.

Other survivors include children, Derita West (Mike) Adams, Watkinsville, DeLynda West, Athens, Darren R. West, Atlanta, and David B. (Jennifer) West, Danielsville; grandchildren, Ryan, Brittany and Justin Adams, Brooke, Morgan, Carter, Jacob and Taylor West; siblings, Edna West Hughes, Danielsville, and Malcolm T. West, Danielsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services and interment are scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. from the Danielsville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home located at 42 Booger Hill Rd. in Danielsville on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. In view of inclement weather, the service will be conducted in the chapel of the funeral home. The family requests that those attending the service dress casually and that no flowers be sent.

Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Lola Mae Maney (5-16-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:06 -0500

HOMER - Lola Mae Moss Maney, 97, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Born in Banks County on February 16, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Ida Payne Moss. She was a homemaker who enjoyed farming, gardening, quilting, and crocheting. Mrs. Maney was preceded in death by her husband, William Coil Maney; daughter-in-law, Evia Jane Maney; son-in-law, Broadus Martin; and several brothers and sisters.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include a daughter, Betty Jean Martin, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara M. and Billy Thomas, Lula; son, Billy Maney, Alto; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with the Revs. Gene Todd and Swayne Cochran officiating. Interment was in the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.

Viola ‘Crick’ Shoemake (5-16-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:28:23 -0500

BETHLEHEM – Viola “Crick” Shoemake, 90, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Chester Lee and Mary Magdeline McDaniel Walls. During her life she worked for Carwood Manufacturing as a machine operator. She enjoyed quilting and she was a hard worker, loved ones stated. Mrs. Shoemake was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Shoemake.

Survivors include three brothers, Ernest and Benny Walls, both of Monroe, and George Walls, Bethlehem; sister, Polly Leola McDaniel, Bethlehem; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Bethlehem. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 17, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

‘Charlie’ Kilpatrick (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:42 -0500

WINDER – Charles “Charlie” Kilpatrick, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

He was the son of the late Bryant Whitfield and Marie Kilpatrick. Mr. Kilpatrick was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Smith Kilpatrick.

During his life he worked as a probation officer for Georgia’s Pardons and Paroles. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of the Winder First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men’s Club. He was also a member of the Winder Kiwanis Club and the Lion’s Club. Golfing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were among his favorite things to do.

Survivors include three sons, Wesley (Harriet) Kilpatrick, Winder, Barry Kilpatrick (fiancé Tonya Wood), Hoschton, and Eric (Lisa) Kilpatrick, Olney, Md.; sister, Dorothy McBrayer, Canton; eight grandchildren, Brandon Kilpatrick, Greer, S.C., Brian Kilpatrick, Winder, Dean and Ella Kilpatrick, Olney, Md., Adam (Kim) Kilpatrick, Loganville, Leah Hannaford, Raeford, N.C., Jett Bowen, Athens, and Jori Bowen, Oakwood; and one great-grandchild, Joshua Hannaford.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Tippens and Larry Rary, Ret., officiating. Burial will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

Sam Maxey (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:36:43 -0500

HULL - Sam H. Maxey, 77, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

A native of Athens, he was the son of the late John Hodges and Thelma Carey Maxwell Maxey. Sam was retired from the United States Air Force following 20 years of service. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Connie Pierce Maxey; siblings, Grace Chandler, Carolyn Haley, John Maxey, Ronnie Maxey, Linda Peck, and Brenda Maxey; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, at 12 noon at Lord and Stephens Chapel with the Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Entombment will follow at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10 a.m. prior to the service beginning.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church Building Fund or Gentiva Hospice.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com

Theron Burton (5-13-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:39 -0500

COMMERCE - Theron Thomas (Junkman) Burton, 73, died Monday, May 13, 2013.

Mr. Burton was born in Lilburn, the son of the late James Walter and Leila Bell Bagwell Burton. He was a truck driver and was a member of Sweetwater Lodge 421 F&AM.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Patricia Geason Burton, Commerce; children, Jimmy Burton (Lisa), Auburn, Jeff Burton (Sharron), Snellville, Alan Burton (Connie), Charleston, S.C., Erika Gay (Steven), Hampton, Bonnie Ward (Tommy), Commerce, John Cain, Commerce, and Patricia Free, Guthrie, Okla.; sister, Margie Hopkins, Murphy, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, May 20, at Arcade Community Church with the Rev. David Maddox officiating.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.

Lonnie Bullock (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:50 -0500

ELBERTON - Lonnie M. Bullock, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

A native of Comer, she was the daughter of Lonnie C. and Minnie Lee "Manley" Scarborough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Cecil Bullock, Sr. Mrs. Bullock was a member of Comer Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Hiram Bullock (Paula) of Elberton.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, at Comer Cemetery with the Rev. Stewart Lang officiating.

The family requests that flowers not be sent, but that memorials are made to the Alzheimer's Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

John Holden (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:47:32 -0500

GREENSBORO, N.C. – John "Buford" Holden, 89, departed from this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2013, at Maple Grove Rehab Center.

He was born August 29, 1923, in Georgia, the son of the late Andrew Jackson Holden and Cummi Woods Holden. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 50 years, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart after being wounded during his service in the United States Army. Buford retired from Vanstory Oil Company after 30 years of employment and then worked as a courier for the Greensboro News and Record. He enjoyed gardening and fishing in his spare time. Mr. Holden was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Sara Ann Minish Holden; a granddaughter, April Thomas; and all of his siblings.

Survivors include a daughter, Janice H. Thomas and husband Harry, Greensboro, N.C.; son, John D. Holden and wife Geraldine, Massachusetts; three grandchildren, Jason Holden, Christie Bisbee, and Jennifer Sniger; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel, with the Rev. Patrick Fuller officiating. Burial will follow at Westminster Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro at 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405, or Southside Baptist Church, 1001 Greehaven Dr., Greensboro, NC 27406.
Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel, Greensboro, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.

‘Rita’ Pettis (5-14-13)

nospam@example.com (Betty Small) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:41 -0500

MONROE – Henrietta “Rita” Morgan Pettis, 72, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Lee Morgan and Dora Murphy Stinchcomb. She was a devoted member of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Statham. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed reading, crocheting, and her pets, loved ones stated. Mrs. Pettis was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Wade Fullerton; and her spouse, Charles J. Pettis.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Lee (Tammy) Pettis, Lawrenceville, and Jerry Wayne (Marina) Pettis, Monroe; one daughter, Rita Faye Pettis, Winder; two brothers; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Burial will be at Hill Haven Memory Gardens in Monroe. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.