Fredric Kingsley Trumpower, 78, passed away Sunday, January18, 2015, at his residence in Danielsville.
He was born June 6, 1936, in Hagerstown, Md., the son of the late Edith Irene (Wagner) Trumpwer and Lloyd Kenneth Trumpower. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Kenneth Trumpower Jr.
Survivors include three children, Fredric Kingsley Trumpower II, April Lynn O’Dell, and Leslie Jeanne Trumpower Brown, all of California; four grandchildren, Mandi Lynn Carcamo, April Anne Boughton, Parker Lloyd Trumpower, California, and Cearra Lynn Correa, Washington; four great-grandchildren in California; and nephews, Steven Kenneth Trumpower, Florida, and Jefferson Michael Trumpower, Thailand.
Fred began his career as an engineer in the Aerospace Industry, for company's such as Fairchild Aircraft, Thiokol Chemical, Rohr Industries and later in ground transit systems, which brought him to Georgia in the early 70's. Here he designed and built a home on his original 23 acre lot, later acquiring more and becoming "The Lazy T Ranch." He loved life and the outdoors and poured all his creative genius into and around his beautiful home, where his spirit will remain. An article of interest was written about him in 2008 and can be found at http://onlineathens.com/stories/013008/madison_20080130017.shtml
In keeping with Fred’s wishes, there will not be a formal memorial service. The family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and generosity extended during this time of grief. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the Pruitt Health Hospice for their loving care and attention to both Fred and the family during his illness and Mary who lovingly adopted his dog O'Reilly.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Pruitt Health Hospice at 435 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA 30606, or Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter (MOAS) at 1888 Colbert Danielsville Rd., Danielsville, GA 30633.
Grace Yonce Silman (01-25-15)
BREVARD, N.C. - Sara Grace Yonce Silman, formerly of Augusta, fell asleep in Jesus on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at age 90. She was a resident of College Walk Retirement Community, Brevard, N.C, at the time of her death.
Born November 3, 1924, in Talmo, she was the first child of the late Andrew Ervin Yonce and Pauline Whitlock Yonce. She grew up in Jefferson, where she graduated from Martin Institute.
She married the late Clarence Ellis Silman in 1950 and moved to Augusta in 1953, where she lived until moving to Brevard in September of 2011. She worked as a beautician who owned and operated her own home-based business for many years.
She was a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, where she and her family worshiped the crucified, risen Lord of heaven and earth, Jesus Christ. She transferred her church membership to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church after moving to Brevard.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Ellis Silman (2005).
Survivors include a son, Henry Andrew Silman (Ellie), Pisgah Forest, N.C.; daughter, Sara Grace Silman Tatro (Jack), Macon; grandchildren, Shannon Silman Holland (Clay), Houston, Texas, Andrew Campbell Silman (Rebecca), Zachary, Louisiana, Sarah Tatro Gordy (John), Decatur, Ala., Stephen Ellis Tatro (Jessica), North Augusta, S.C., and Jeremy Andrew Tatro, Dallas, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; and a beloved brother, Harry Yonce (Eutelle), Martinez.
A graveside service will be held at Westover Memorial Park on Thursday, January 29, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church “building fund”, 645 Bert Lane Rd., Brevard, N.C. 28712, where her son is the pastor.
Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at
www.plattsfuneralhome.com
Platt’s Funeral Home, Augusta, is in charge of arrangements.
Born November 3, 1924, in Talmo, she was the first child of the late Andrew Ervin Yonce and Pauline Whitlock Yonce. She grew up in Jefferson, where she graduated from Martin Institute.
She married the late Clarence Ellis Silman in 1950 and moved to Augusta in 1953, where she lived until moving to Brevard in September of 2011. She worked as a beautician who owned and operated her own home-based business for many years.
She was a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, where she and her family worshiped the crucified, risen Lord of heaven and earth, Jesus Christ. She transferred her church membership to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church after moving to Brevard.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Ellis Silman (2005).
Survivors include a son, Henry Andrew Silman (Ellie), Pisgah Forest, N.C.; daughter, Sara Grace Silman Tatro (Jack), Macon; grandchildren, Shannon Silman Holland (Clay), Houston, Texas, Andrew Campbell Silman (Rebecca), Zachary, Louisiana, Sarah Tatro Gordy (John), Decatur, Ala., Stephen Ellis Tatro (Jessica), North Augusta, S.C., and Jeremy Andrew Tatro, Dallas, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; and a beloved brother, Harry Yonce (Eutelle), Martinez.
A graveside service will be held at Westover Memorial Park on Thursday, January 29, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church “building fund”, 645 Bert Lane Rd., Brevard, N.C. 28712, where her son is the pastor.
Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at
www.plattsfuneralhome.com
Platt’s Funeral Home, Augusta, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Denny’ Arrington (01-08-15)
BRASELTON - Paul "Denny" Arrington, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Belle (Merb) Dilbeck Arrington; and a sister, Diane Byers Van Devender.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Linda Scott Arrington; children, Greg and Kay Arrington, Lawrenceville, and Shane and Cathy Arrington, Buford; grandchildren, Jake Arrington and Amanda Arrington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Eloise Scott, Cleveland; two nieces, Paige Southard and Terri Christopher; and several cousins.
Mr. Arrington was born January 25, 1939, in Atlanta. He was a 1957 graduate of Northside High School in Atlanta and attended Georgia State University. He retired after 37 years as co-owner of Arrington & Blount Ford in Lawrenceville. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a mason, shriner, and member of Scottish Rite and the Lawrenceville Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He was a member of the Yaarab Temple in Atlanta. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Lawrenceville. He was a member of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce and other various organizations. He was an avid golfer and hunter and loved going to his farm in Talmo and cattle shows.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 11, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Chandler officiating. Masonic graveside service and interment followed at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, with the masons serving as honorary escort.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Belle (Merb) Dilbeck Arrington; and a sister, Diane Byers Van Devender.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Linda Scott Arrington; children, Greg and Kay Arrington, Lawrenceville, and Shane and Cathy Arrington, Buford; grandchildren, Jake Arrington and Amanda Arrington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Eloise Scott, Cleveland; two nieces, Paige Southard and Terri Christopher; and several cousins.
Mr. Arrington was born January 25, 1939, in Atlanta. He was a 1957 graduate of Northside High School in Atlanta and attended Georgia State University. He retired after 37 years as co-owner of Arrington & Blount Ford in Lawrenceville. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a mason, shriner, and member of Scottish Rite and the Lawrenceville Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He was a member of the Yaarab Temple in Atlanta. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Lawrenceville. He was a member of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce and other various organizations. He was an avid golfer and hunter and loved going to his farm in Talmo and cattle shows.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 11, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Chandler officiating. Masonic graveside service and interment followed at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, with the masons serving as honorary escort.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.
‘Tink’ Gorham (01-23-15)
BOWLING GREEN, KY. - Charles Kenneth “Tink” Gorham, 84, formerly of Athens, passed away with his family at his side Friday January 23, 2015, at Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.
Tink was born in Holly Pond, Ala., on August 5, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ludie Gorham. He was one of nine children and has two sisters that are still living.
Tink was a retired quality control engineer from Westinghouse Electric, a member of Attica Baptist Church, and past deacon. He was also a retired board member of Jackson Electric Membership Cooperative and a veteran of United States Air Force, having served four years. He also was inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame.
He had his undergraduate degree from Auburn University and a masters degree from the University of Georgia. Tink’s hobbies were sports, his farm and his animals.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Culpepper Gorham; one son, Dr. Trace Gorham (Nicole), Bowling Green, Ky.; one daughter Trinka Payton (James), Collinsville, Ala.; two sisters, Addie Evans (Bill), Cullman, Ala., and Rhonwyn Plagman, Gardendale, Ala.; four special grandchildren, Hannah Gorham, Jake, Jesse and Mary Payton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Monday, January 26, at 1 p.m. at Cullman City Cemetery in Cullman, Ala.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of J. C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel, 820 Lovers Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42103.
Tink was born in Holly Pond, Ala., on August 5, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ludie Gorham. He was one of nine children and has two sisters that are still living.
Tink was a retired quality control engineer from Westinghouse Electric, a member of Attica Baptist Church, and past deacon. He was also a retired board member of Jackson Electric Membership Cooperative and a veteran of United States Air Force, having served four years. He also was inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame.
He had his undergraduate degree from Auburn University and a masters degree from the University of Georgia. Tink’s hobbies were sports, his farm and his animals.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Culpepper Gorham; one son, Dr. Trace Gorham (Nicole), Bowling Green, Ky.; one daughter Trinka Payton (James), Collinsville, Ala.; two sisters, Addie Evans (Bill), Cullman, Ala., and Rhonwyn Plagman, Gardendale, Ala.; four special grandchildren, Hannah Gorham, Jake, Jesse and Mary Payton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Monday, January 26, at 1 p.m. at Cullman City Cemetery in Cullman, Ala.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of J. C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel, 820 Lovers Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42103.
Julian Bridges (01-24-15)
COMMERCE - Julian C. Bridges, 85, died Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Northridge Medical Center.
Mr. Bridges was born in Commerce, the son of the late, Richard and Nancy Fleeman Bridges. He was a retired mechanic from Billy Cain Ford and a chicken farmer. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church and a United States Army veteran. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Faye Wilbanks Bridges.
Survivors include a son, Mark Bridges , Ellijay; daughters, Nancy Bridges, Commerce, and Karen Weaver, Royston; brother, Jimmy Bridges, Commerce; and two grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 22 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam Henderson officiating. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bridges was born in Commerce, the son of the late, Richard and Nancy Fleeman Bridges. He was a retired mechanic from Billy Cain Ford and a chicken farmer. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church and a United States Army veteran. Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Faye Wilbanks Bridges.
Survivors include a son, Mark Bridges , Ellijay; daughters, Nancy Bridges, Commerce, and Karen Weaver, Royston; brother, Jimmy Bridges, Commerce; and two grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 22 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam Henderson officiating. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Bridges (01-23-15)
DANIELSVILLE - Annie Vic Hampton Bridges, 94, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House in Bogart.
Mrs. Bridges was born in Danielsville on October 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Walter Hope Hampton and Gussie A. Dean Hampton. She was an inspector having worked for Comer Manufacturing and a member of Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Thomas Bridges; and grandson, Greg Argo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Billy Argo, Danielsville, GA; and grandson, Clint Argo, Danielsville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. George Lovely and Ray Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the Bluestone Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bridges was born in Danielsville on October 18, 1920, the daughter of the late Walter Hope Hampton and Gussie A. Dean Hampton. She was an inspector having worked for Comer Manufacturing and a member of Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Thomas Bridges; and grandson, Greg Argo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Billy Argo, Danielsville, GA; and grandson, Clint Argo, Danielsville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. George Lovely and Ray Jenkins officiating. Interment was in the Bluestone Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
R. Coleman Whitehead (01-24-15)
COLBERT - Robert Coleman Whitehead, 84, died Saturday, January 24, 2015.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Lloyd S. and Veona Burger Whitehead. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Donald C. Boone; and a great-granddaughter, Catherine O’Barr.
Mr. Whitehead was former Deacon and Sunday school teacher and active member of Hull Baptist Church. For over 44 years, he was a builder and developer in Clarke and surrounding counties.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Boone Whitehead; children, Robert L. (Marti) Whitehead, Carol (Jerry) Simmons, Paula J. (Chester H.) McChesney, David S. (Holly) Whitehead, all of Madison County; sister, Mary Alice Canning, Athens; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one niece; and several nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, at 2 p.m., at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with the Revs. Craig Snyder, Randy Crowe and Bill Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 31, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Hull Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of choice.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Lloyd S. and Veona Burger Whitehead. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Donald C. Boone; and a great-granddaughter, Catherine O’Barr.
Mr. Whitehead was former Deacon and Sunday school teacher and active member of Hull Baptist Church. For over 44 years, he was a builder and developer in Clarke and surrounding counties.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Boone Whitehead; children, Robert L. (Marti) Whitehead, Carol (Jerry) Simmons, Paula J. (Chester H.) McChesney, David S. (Holly) Whitehead, all of Madison County; sister, Mary Alice Canning, Athens; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one niece; and several nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, at 2 p.m., at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with the Revs. Craig Snyder, Randy Crowe and Bill Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 31, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Hull Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of choice.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
www.lordandstephens.com
Karen Cagle (01-16-15)
STATHAM - Karen Cagle, 62, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Betty Knight Cagle.
She is survived by a son, Perry “Bubba” Williams, Talmo; daughter, Christy Williams, Statham; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 31, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Brian Scott (01-20-15)
DANIELSVILLE - Brian Michael Scott, 52, passed away on Tuesday January 20, 2015.
He was the son of the late Robert Bruce and Marjoriejo Haggin Scott.
Survivors include his wife, Kelly Johnson Scott, Danielsville; sons, Michael Johnson and Corey Scott, both of Danielsville, and Andrew Johnson, Maysville; brother, William Scott, Tucson, Ariz.; and grandchildren, Hailey Johnson and Jayden Cagle.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 26, from 1 until 3 p.m. Services will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home following the visitation.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
He was the son of the late Robert Bruce and Marjoriejo Haggin Scott.
Survivors include his wife, Kelly Johnson Scott, Danielsville; sons, Michael Johnson and Corey Scott, both of Danielsville, and Andrew Johnson, Maysville; brother, William Scott, Tucson, Ariz.; and grandchildren, Hailey Johnson and Jayden Cagle.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, January 26, from 1 until 3 p.m. Services will be held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home following the visitation.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
William Fitzpatrick (01-21-15)
CORNELIA – William Franklin Fitzpatrick, 70, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, following an extended illness.
Mr. Fitzpatrick was born on November 14, 1944 in Ila, the son of the late J. D. and Frances Louise Seagraves Fitzpatrick. He was preceded in death by brothers, Lamar and Lorian Fitzpatrick; and sisters, Judy Standridge and Betty Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of the Baldwin Baptist Church. He was a retired over the road truck driver with 44 years of loyal and dedicated service.
Survivors include: his wife, Beatrice Fitzpatrick, Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Ronnie Long, Cornelia; sisters, Bonnie Hensley, Commerce, and Mary Ann Bonds, Ila; brothers, Weldon Fitzpatrick, Opp, Ala., and Phillip Fitzpatrick, Commerce; grandchildren, Amy Adams and fiancé, Malcom Myers, and Amber Long and fiancé, Andy Alexander; and great-grandchildren, Koen Alexander and Addison Myers.
There are no formal services planned at this time.
Those wishing to express condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.
Mr. Fitzpatrick was born on November 14, 1944 in Ila, the son of the late J. D. and Frances Louise Seagraves Fitzpatrick. He was preceded in death by brothers, Lamar and Lorian Fitzpatrick; and sisters, Judy Standridge and Betty Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of the Baldwin Baptist Church. He was a retired over the road truck driver with 44 years of loyal and dedicated service.
Survivors include: his wife, Beatrice Fitzpatrick, Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Ronnie Long, Cornelia; sisters, Bonnie Hensley, Commerce, and Mary Ann Bonds, Ila; brothers, Weldon Fitzpatrick, Opp, Ala., and Phillip Fitzpatrick, Commerce; grandchildren, Amy Adams and fiancé, Malcom Myers, and Amber Long and fiancé, Andy Alexander; and great-grandchildren, Koen Alexander and Addison Myers.
There are no formal services planned at this time.
Those wishing to express condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest.
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