BETHELEHEM – 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)
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.
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)
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.
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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)
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.
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)
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
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)
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.
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)
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. 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.
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. 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.
Virgil Wright (5-12-13)
MONROE - Virgil Wright, 83, died on Sunday, May 12, 2013.
He was born in Jefferson on April 3, 1930, the son of the late Leila Ivie and the late Harvey J. Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Carroll Wright.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda and Robert Farmer, Monroe, and Lisa and Tony Jenkins, Monroe; son and fiancé, Timothy Wright and Julie Phillips, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Becky Wright, Newnan; grandchildren, Jason Farmer, Blake Jenkins, Eddie White, Chris Bittle, and Will Hawn; great-grandchildren, Kelby, Jr., Peyton, and Charles.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 15, at the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Peters and Chuck Kelemen officiating. Interment followed at Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross.
Meadows Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of arrangements.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc.com.
He was born in Jefferson on April 3, 1930, the son of the late Leila Ivie and the late Harvey J. Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Carroll Wright.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda and Robert Farmer, Monroe, and Lisa and Tony Jenkins, Monroe; son and fiancé, Timothy Wright and Julie Phillips, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Becky Wright, Newnan; grandchildren, Jason Farmer, Blake Jenkins, Eddie White, Chris Bittle, and Will Hawn; great-grandchildren, Kelby, Jr., Peyton, and Charles.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 15, at the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Peters and Chuck Kelemen officiating. Interment followed at Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross.
Meadows Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of arrangements.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc.com.
Updated: Frances Faulkner (5-13-13)
WINDER – Frances O. Gaddis Faulkner, 93, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013.
She was the daughter of the late Fulton and Naomi Twiggs Gaddis. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Braselton, and enjoyed canning, gardening and flowering, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Faulkner, two brothers, Hoke and Howard Gaddis; and a sister, Maybell Watson.
Survivors include eight sons, Fred (Ann) Faulkner, Winder, Roy (Gladys) Faulkner, Gainesville, Ray (Tammy) Faulkner, Commerce, Mack Faulkner, Auburn, Roger (Dell) Faulkner, Monroe, Truman Faulkner, Winder, Joe (Melodie) Faulkner, Monroe, and Thomas E. Faulkner, Winder; four daughters, Reba Faulkner, Winder, Joan Kellum, Bethlehem, Voncille (Ralph) Veron, Winder, and Robbie Faulkner, Winder; 26 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home Wednesday, May 15, with Pastor Wayne Durden officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Fork Baptist Church.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
She was the daughter of the late Fulton and Naomi Twiggs Gaddis. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Braselton, and enjoyed canning, gardening and flowering, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Faulkner, two brothers, Hoke and Howard Gaddis; and a sister, Maybell Watson.
Survivors include eight sons, Fred (Ann) Faulkner, Winder, Roy (Gladys) Faulkner, Gainesville, Ray (Tammy) Faulkner, Commerce, Mack Faulkner, Auburn, Roger (Dell) Faulkner, Monroe, Truman Faulkner, Winder, Joe (Melodie) Faulkner, Monroe, and Thomas E. Faulkner, Winder; four daughters, Reba Faulkner, Winder, Joan Kellum, Bethlehem, Voncille (Ralph) Veron, Winder, and Robbie Faulkner, Winder; 26 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home Wednesday, May 15, with Pastor Wayne Durden officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Fork Baptist Church.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
Margo Morrison (5-12-13)
NICHOLSON - Margo Morrison, 62, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Mobile, Ala., the daughter of the late Archie Levi Hughes and Irene Hutto Rogers. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Morrison was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Morrison.
Survivors include daughters, Tanya Callahan, Danielsville, and Tammy Everhart, Bethlehem; son, Steven Kesler, Nicholson; brothers, Roger Tyler, Stockbridge, Danny Hughes, Auburn, Donnie Dinkleman and Daryl Dinkleman, both of Nebraska; sisters, Nancy Lee Davis, Alabama, and Louise Murphy, California; significant other, Danny Kesler, Nicholson; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Ivester officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Mobile, Ala., the daughter of the late Archie Levi Hughes and Irene Hutto Rogers. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Morrison was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Morrison.
Survivors include daughters, Tanya Callahan, Danielsville, and Tammy Everhart, Bethlehem; son, Steven Kesler, Nicholson; brothers, Roger Tyler, Stockbridge, Danny Hughes, Auburn, Donnie Dinkleman and Daryl Dinkleman, both of Nebraska; sisters, Nancy Lee Davis, Alabama, and Louise Murphy, California; significant other, Danny Kesler, Nicholson; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Ivester officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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