JEFFERSON - Charles Stinchcomb, 60, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014.
He was born in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Robert and Lola Stinchcomb. He was preceded in death by a brother, R.B. Stinchcomb; and brother-in-law, Billy Clark.
Survivors include a brother, Bud Stinchcomb and wife Barbara, Hoschton; sisters, Johnnie Cole and husband Richard, Auburn, Martha Bartlett and husband Wallace, Braselton, Sybil Clark, Jefferson, Jackie Sims and husband Phil, Winder, and Cathy Greeson, Statham; sister-in-law Wanda Stinchcomb, Braselton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 4, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Thomas Holmes officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy, 8187 Pendergrass Rd., Hoschton, GA, 30548.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, was in charge of arrangements.
W.T. Nunn (03-06-14)
COMMERCE - W.T. Nunn, 82, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at his residence.
He was born in Carnesville, the son of the late Willie and Fara Evans Nunn. Mr. Nunn was a United States Army Veteran and was retired from Westinghouse.
Survivors include sons, Tony Nunn, Homer, Terry Nunn, Jefferson, and Tim Nunn, Commerce; daughter, Elaine Strickland, Danielsville; sister, Betty Brown, Toccoa; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Payton Dowd and David Sharpton and Mr. Mark Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Carnesville, the son of the late Willie and Fara Evans Nunn. Mr. Nunn was a United States Army Veteran and was retired from Westinghouse.
Survivors include sons, Tony Nunn, Homer, Terry Nunn, Jefferson, and Tim Nunn, Commerce; daughter, Elaine Strickland, Danielsville; sister, Betty Brown, Toccoa; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Payton Dowd and David Sharpton and Mr. Mark Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Wischmann (03-06-14)
BRASELTON - Paul T. Wischmann, Sr., 74, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014, at University Nursing and Rehab Center in Athens following an extended illness.
He was born January 11, 1940, in Oakdale, Pa., the son of the late Herman and Mable Wischmann and was of the Presbyterian denomination. He was retired from Checker Cab, where he had been a Mechanic. Mr. Wischmann was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean Wischmann.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Lori Wischmann, Jr., Corapolis, Pa. and Edward and Darlene Wischmann, Flowery Branch; son, Tracy Wischmann, Douglasville; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Steven Collins, Braselton; daughter, Marian Sanders, Jefferson; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and extended family in Pennsylvania.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 8, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The Rev. Darin Vogt will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, prior to the services.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
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He was born January 11, 1940, in Oakdale, Pa., the son of the late Herman and Mable Wischmann and was of the Presbyterian denomination. He was retired from Checker Cab, where he had been a Mechanic. Mr. Wischmann was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean Wischmann.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Lori Wischmann, Jr., Corapolis, Pa. and Edward and Darlene Wischmann, Flowery Branch; son, Tracy Wischmann, Douglasville; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Steven Collins, Braselton; daughter, Marian Sanders, Jefferson; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and extended family in Pennsylvania.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 8, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The Rev. Darin Vogt will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, prior to the services.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Brandon Puckett (03-05-14)
BOGART - Brandon Lamar Puckett, 30, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
He was the son of Donny and Wanda Burkhead Puckett of Bogart. A graduate of Winder-Barrow High School in 2002, he was a State Champion in wrestling and later received an Associate’s Degree in accounting. He was an avid racecar driver and owner of Puckett Construction Group. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Allen Burkhead.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Alison Puckett, Bogart; grandparents, Jimmy and Nell Puckett and Gladys Fisher; step-sons Brandon and Tegan; step-daughter, Payslee; and a sister, Ashley Puckett, Bogart.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Smith Funeral Home in Winder. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery in Statham.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of Donny and Wanda Burkhead Puckett of Bogart. A graduate of Winder-Barrow High School in 2002, he was a State Champion in wrestling and later received an Associate’s Degree in accounting. He was an avid racecar driver and owner of Puckett Construction Group. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Allen Burkhead.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Alison Puckett, Bogart; grandparents, Jimmy and Nell Puckett and Gladys Fisher; step-sons Brandon and Tegan; step-daughter, Payslee; and a sister, Ashley Puckett, Bogart.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Smith Funeral Home in Winder. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery in Statham.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Rodney Holcomb (03-05-14)
STATHAM - Rodney Mervin Holcomb, 75, died Wednesday March 5, 2014.
He was the son of the late Claude Fletcher and Bertha Cater Holcomb. He was self-employed with M&D Classic City Painting. Mr. Holcomb was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Jesup.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Billie Jean “Jane” Allen Holcomb; son; Michael (Mary Ann) Holcomb; daughter, Debbie (Jimmy) Cain; brother, Jimmy Holcomb; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Smith Memory Chapel on Saturday March 8, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Leon Pass will officiate. Burial will follow in the Statham Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Claude Fletcher and Bertha Cater Holcomb. He was self-employed with M&D Classic City Painting. Mr. Holcomb was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Jesup.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Billie Jean “Jane” Allen Holcomb; son; Michael (Mary Ann) Holcomb; daughter, Debbie (Jimmy) Cain; brother, Jimmy Holcomb; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Smith Memory Chapel on Saturday March 8, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Leon Pass will officiate. Burial will follow in the Statham Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence ‘Bo’ Patterson (03-04-14)
STATHAM - Lawrence E. “Bo” Patterson, 68, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
A 20-year resident of the area, Bo was a member of Crossroads Church of God in Commerce. He served in the United States Army, spending time in Germany, before later retiring from FedEx after 21 years. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Evelyn Grace Patterson; and a sister, Sue Patterson Deems.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Graham Patterson; son, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan E. Patterson; daughter, Brittnie Aaron Patterson; brothers, Ray Patterson, Larry David Patterson, and Billy Patterson; grandchildren, Haley Ashton Patterson, Leigh-Ana Mikail Patterson, Moira Noel Patterson, and Dawson Graham Patterson; and special family members, Peggie and the late Harbert Patterson, and their daughter, the late Melissa Patterson Hall.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, with the Revs. Kyle Baber, Jr. and Joel Talley officiating. Burial will follow at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Darrin Patterson, Dennis Patterson, Chad Patterson, Todd Patterson, Donnie Patterson, and Kenny Crawford. Honorary pallbearer will be Tim Patterson.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
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A 20-year resident of the area, Bo was a member of Crossroads Church of God in Commerce. He served in the United States Army, spending time in Germany, before later retiring from FedEx after 21 years. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Evelyn Grace Patterson; and a sister, Sue Patterson Deems.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Graham Patterson; son, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan E. Patterson; daughter, Brittnie Aaron Patterson; brothers, Ray Patterson, Larry David Patterson, and Billy Patterson; grandchildren, Haley Ashton Patterson, Leigh-Ana Mikail Patterson, Moira Noel Patterson, and Dawson Graham Patterson; and special family members, Peggie and the late Harbert Patterson, and their daughter, the late Melissa Patterson Hall.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, with the Revs. Kyle Baber, Jr. and Joel Talley officiating. Burial will follow at Athens Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Darrin Patterson, Dennis Patterson, Chad Patterson, Todd Patterson, Donnie Patterson, and Kenny Crawford. Honorary pallbearer will be Tim Patterson.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
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Evelyn Barrett (03-04-14)
NICHOLSON - Evelyn Genene Barrett, 80, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Northridge Health and Rehab.
She was born in Athens, the daughter of the late Pat and Mary Lorene Wilkes Wheelis. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Barrett was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Edgar Barrett, Jr.
Survivors include a son, Tom Barrett, Nicholson; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Mrs. Barrett will lie in state from noon until 1 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow in Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Athens, the daughter of the late Pat and Mary Lorene Wilkes Wheelis. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Barrett was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Edgar Barrett, Jr.
Survivors include a son, Tom Barrett, Nicholson; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Mrs. Barrett will lie in state from noon until 1 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow in Nicholson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Updated: Frances Parr (03-03-14)
DANIELSVILLE - Frances M. Parr, 81, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at her residence.
She was born in Comer, the daughter of the late Joe Sanford and Katie Bell Fowler Miller. She was a member of the Holiness denomination and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Weldon R. Parr, Danielsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Russell Allen, Danielsville, and Beverly and Stanley Aaron, Comer; brothers, Herbert Miller, Comer, and Melvin Miller, Hull; sister, Jessie Culpepper, Pelham; and granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Carrie and Ryan Spangler, Martinez.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Lester Haynes and Marty Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Comer, the daughter of the late Joe Sanford and Katie Bell Fowler Miller. She was a member of the Holiness denomination and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Weldon R. Parr, Danielsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Russell Allen, Danielsville, and Beverly and Stanley Aaron, Comer; brothers, Herbert Miller, Comer, and Melvin Miller, Hull; sister, Jessie Culpepper, Pelham; and granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Carrie and Ryan Spangler, Martinez.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Lester Haynes and Marty Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Tim Bennett (03-02-14)
MARIETTA - Tim Alvah Bennett, 59, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Marietta.
He was born in Homer on August 21, 1954, the son of Frank Gartrell Bennett and Velma Sue Bennett of Homer. He was a loving father and a devoted husband and grandfather. Tim worked at Lockheed Martin in Marietta for over 20 years and enjoyed spending time on the lake in Jackson, Ga. He was surrounded by family and will be forever in the hearts of those who loved and knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Bennett, Woodstock; sons and daughters-in-law, Donovan and E.V. Bennett, Marietta, and Chris and Carly Bennett, Woodstock; brother, Kenneth Bennett, Homer; sister, Fran Bennett, Gainesville; Helen Davis, Lexington, Va.; and four grandchildren, Pierce Bennett, Lauren Fuentes, Skylar Fuentes, and Hunter Humble.
Funeral services will be held at the Woodstock Funeral Home, http://www.dignitymemorial.com/woodstock-funeral-home).
The family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
He was born in Homer on August 21, 1954, the son of Frank Gartrell Bennett and Velma Sue Bennett of Homer. He was a loving father and a devoted husband and grandfather. Tim worked at Lockheed Martin in Marietta for over 20 years and enjoyed spending time on the lake in Jackson, Ga. He was surrounded by family and will be forever in the hearts of those who loved and knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Bennett, Woodstock; sons and daughters-in-law, Donovan and E.V. Bennett, Marietta, and Chris and Carly Bennett, Woodstock; brother, Kenneth Bennett, Homer; sister, Fran Bennett, Gainesville; Helen Davis, Lexington, Va.; and four grandchildren, Pierce Bennett, Lauren Fuentes, Skylar Fuentes, and Hunter Humble.
Funeral services will be held at the Woodstock Funeral Home, http://www.dignitymemorial.com/woodstock-funeral-home).
The family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
Steven Janes Sr. (03-01-14)
HULL - Steven Lamar Janes, Sr., 44, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014.
He was the son of Charles M. Janes Sr. and the late Carolyn Davis. Mr. Janes was preceded in death by a brother, Charles M. Janes, Jr.
Survivors include his children, Steven Janes, Jr., Charles Janes, Jennifer Janes, and Christoper Lowe; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Janes and McKenzie Lowe; sister, Catherine Ford; and a brother, John Darby.
The family will receive friends at Bridges Funeral Home on Tuesday March 4, from 6 until 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, March 5, from 12 until 1 p.m. followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 2700 Colham Ferry Rd., Watkinsville, Ga.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of the arrangements.
He was the son of Charles M. Janes Sr. and the late Carolyn Davis. Mr. Janes was preceded in death by a brother, Charles M. Janes, Jr.
Survivors include his children, Steven Janes, Jr., Charles Janes, Jennifer Janes, and Christoper Lowe; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Janes and McKenzie Lowe; sister, Catherine Ford; and a brother, John Darby.
The family will receive friends at Bridges Funeral Home on Tuesday March 4, from 6 until 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, March 5, from 12 until 1 p.m. followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 2700 Colham Ferry Rd., Watkinsville, Ga.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of the arrangements.
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