Obituaries for the week of March 19, 2012
Emma Jade Baughcum
Emma Jade Baughcum, 3-month-old daughter of Keith and Kelley Savage Baughcum, died Thursday, March 22, 2012.
She was born in Clarke County.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, are her grandparents, Patricia Savage of Maysville, Morris Ricky Savage of Arcade, Tammy Metcalf Jones of Bethlehem, Scott Wilson of Bethlehem and Darrell Keith Baughcum Sr., of Winder; great-grandparents, Shirley Baughcum of Columbus, Richard Baughcum of Winder, Linda Lee of Commerce, Ellene Savage of Maysville and Jeff and Wanda Wilson of Winder.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the service at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Violet Gregory Clark
Violet Gregory Clark, 90, of Braselton, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late A.W. and Maude Fricks Gregory. Mrs. Clark was a homemaker and a member of Hoschton Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, W.F. Clark; daughters, Susan (Phil) Duck of Braselton and Connie E. Clark of Atlanta; grandchildren, Shannon (Tara) Duck of Braselton and Jared Wills of Jefferson; nieces, Christy Yeagar of Cumming and Dr. Bonnie Gregory of New Mexico.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Joyce Craft
Mrs. Joyce Craft, 77, of Winder, died Saturday, March 24, 2012.
Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton.
The Paper, March 29, 2012
R.D. Crook
R.D. Crook, 101, of Winder, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Riley Dillard Crook Sr., and Hattie Tolbert Crook. He was married to the late Marie Brookshire Crook and was also preceded in death by an infant son, Walter Riley Crook. He was a member of Winder First Baptist Church for 48 years and was a member of the Lions Club for 62 years.
Survivors include his son, Mercer (Christina) Crook of Gainesville; daughter, Nancy (Tommy) Armistead; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Morgan officiating. Interment will be in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Winder Lions Club, c/o Tommy Roberts, P.O. Box 172, Winder, GA 30680 or Winder First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 29, 2012
James Hiram Daniel
James Hiram Daniel, 78, of Watkinsville, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Born in Madison County, he was a son of the the late Leo Franklin and Charline Sanders Daniel. Mr. Daniel retired from Federal Savings and Loan as a branch manager.
Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents and a son, James Bruce Daniel.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sarna officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.
Survivors include his son, David Hiram Daniel of Watkinsville; brother, Ronald Daniel of Summerville, S.C.; former wife, Elise Jackson Pinyon of Canton; and three grandchildren.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Anthony Shawn Davis
Anthony Shawn Davis, 43, of Atlanta, died Thursday, March 22, 2012.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, wwwlawsonfuneralhome.org
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Milagros Soto De Garcia
Died March 20, 2012
Mrs. Milagros Soto De Garcia, 84, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 35 First Street, Hoschton , Ga. 30548, 706-654-0966. www.lawsonfuneralhome.org
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Larry James Goodnight
Larry James Goodnight, 64, of Jefferson, died Thursday, March 22, 2012.
Born in Hartford City, Ind., he was a son of the late Merlin and Charlotte Boots Goodnight. He was an inventory analyst with Rockwell Automation and was a member of the Galilee Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Christine Goodnight.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Goodnight; children, Larry Scott Goodnight and his wife Kelly, of Commerce, and Julie Goodnight Love and her husband Kendall of Jefferson; granddaughters, Kenlie Ryan Love and Olivia Kate Goodnight; brothers, Richard Goodnight, Spokane, Wash., Jerry Goodnight, Indianapolis, Ind., and Michael Goodnight, Hollywood, Fla.; and his loving pet, Sugar.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. The visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Galilee Christian Church 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Jimmy Gunter
James “Jimmy” Clyde Gunter, 51, of Hoschton, died Thursday, March 22, 2012.
He is preceded in death by his father James Edward Gunter.
Survivors include his mother, Violet Garrison Gunter of Winder; wife, Mary Gunter; sons, James Gunter Jr., and Frankie Gunter, both of Hoschton; daughter, Brianne Gunter of Hoschton; brother, Timmy Gunter of Winder; mother and father-in-law Frank and Nancy Stovall of Arcade; sister-in-law, Phyllis Cannon and husband Nicky of Arcade; brother-in-law, Frankie Stovall and wife Diane of Hoschton; brother-in-law, Kris Stovall and wife Vickie of Hoschton; sisters-in-law, Sandi Hamilton and Melissa Johnson, both of Hoschton; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, in Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Scott Simms officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions made be made to the family.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Jean Deadwyler Hancock
Jean Deadwyler Hancock, 80, of Cleveland, died Sunday, March 18, 2012.
She was a daughter of the late Dessie “Jago” and Eloise Bond Deadwyler, and was married to the late Leon Hancock. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and loved and enjoyed her family, square dancing and the outdoors. She retired from Wachovia Bank.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Gary Bradley of Gainesville and Cindy and Gary Kitchens of Hoschton; grandchildren, Kasey Murphy, Corey Bradley, Faith Spinks, Kathryn Bradley and Nathan Spinks; and great-grandchildren, Campbell and Leighton Murphy.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. James Dollar officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 22, 2012
David Brent Hardiman
David Brent Hardiman, of Jefferson, died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at his residence with his loving family gathered around him.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of Gloria Jean Adams Wilson of Florence, Ky., and the late Robert Hardiman. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hardiman was a sales manager at Akins Ford in Winder with more than 22 years of service.
A memorial service, including military honors, was held Monday, March 19, 2012, at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Williams and Mr. Brad Akins officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Georgia National Cemetery located at 9310 Knox Bridge Highway in Canton.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Beverly A. Hardiman; daughters and sons-in-law, Brittany and Lamont Dozier of Braselton,Jeanette and Dan Meyers of Smyrna and Stacie and John El-Attrache of Olathe, Kan.; son, Alex Shead of Lawrenceville; sister, Linda Bauman of Villa Hills, Ky.; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Doug Harper of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Lily Dozier, Sophia Dozier, Madeleine Meyers, Katelyn Meyers, Morgan El-Attrache, Parker El-Attrache, Stone El-Attrache, Avery Shead and Allie Shead; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to David Hardiman Fund, In care of BB&T Bank, 435 Broad S., Winder, GA 30680-2037 so that David’s legacy of helping families during difficult times may continue.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 22, 2012
Oscar Wayne Lewis
Oscar Wayne Lewis, 64, of Auburn, died Thursday, March 22, 2012.
Funeral services will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Ardill Frances McCannon
Mrs. Ardill Frances McCannon, 83, of Jefferson, died Friday, March 23, 2012.
Born in Walker Mountain, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Mae Jones Powers. Mrs. McCannon was a retired after spending 30 years as custodian with the Jackson County Board of Education, working at South Jackson Elementary. Her husband, Fred Jake McCannon, son, Jimmy William McCannon, step-sons, Fred Daniel, Joe Mack and William Franklin, five brothers and a sister, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Mary and Dennis Roberts of Jefferson; Eive Lee Whitehead of Elberton; sister, Mary Lee Tate of Nicholson; grandchildren, Tim and Angie Parrott, Woody and Amy Brown, Tammy and Danny Cain, Diane and Danny Cofield, Kim and Sam Harp, Tracy and Jack Sorrow and Dennis and Jenifer Roberts; 24 great-grandchildren; three step-great great-grandchildren; and a soon to be born great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Jenkins and Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial will follow in the Colliers Baptist Church Cemetery in Oglethorpe County. The visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Yo Sook McGirt
Yo Sook McGirt, 58, of Warner Robins, died Saturday, March 17, 2012.
Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., P.O. Box 722, Hoschton, GA, 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Dean Bradley Pierce
Dean Bradley Pierce, 57 of Atlanta, died Thursday, March 22, 2012.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Atlanta with Dr. Scott Downing officiating.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton
The Paper, March 29, 2012
The Paper, March 29, 2012
Butch Pugh
Robert Lee “Butch” Pugh Jr., 63, of Jefferson, died Saturday, March 17, 2012.
A son of the late Robert Lee Pugh Sr., and Mary Helen Nickerson, he served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law, Jody and Emory Thomas of Jefferson and Nikki and Elmer Stewart of Estero, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday March 20, 2012, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Page officiating. Interment will follow at Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, March 19, at the funeral home.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 22, 2012
Obituaries for the week of March 12, 2012
Dick Beller
Richard “Dick” Lyle Beller passed on to eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, March 5, 2012. He died during emergency surgery to repair a ruptured aorta. He lived a remarkable life and impacted the world at large through his more than 50 years of service as a missionary.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Evan Jon Beller, and his wife Pat, who went home to heaven in 2007.
Survivors include their three children, Richard David Beller, Michael Jon Beller, and Tami Beller Gaddis and their spouses, Heather McPhail Beller, Molly Smith Beller, and Richard Maxwell Gaddis, and 23 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Charles “Dale” Beller and his wife Marilyn Beller of Tucson, Ariz.; and sister, June Beller Maitland of Commerce, Mich.
A memorial service was held Saturday March 10, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson. He was laid to rest beside his wife and partner of 39 years, Patricia Cowan Beller.
Memorial gifts can be sent to Cornerstone Bible Church, 869 Cole Drive, Lilburn, GA, 30047, for the Nahuatl hymnal distribution expenses.
Cards for the family can be sent to Dick Beller’s daughter, Tami Beller Gaddis, 3606 Plantation Court, Louisville, TN 37777
The Beller children ask for your prayers as they continue their parent’s legacy and desire to honor and serve God with their lives.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 15, 2012
Mary K. Bradley
Mary K. Bradley, 81, of Jefferson, died Friday, March 9, 2012.
Born in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Mary Thomas Black. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Melton R. Bradley, son, Allen Harper, daughter, Shirley Nipper, granddaughter, Christina Ledford, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Flora Betty Rogers of Betsy Lane, Ky., Melton R. Bradley Jr., of Loganville and Dorothy Bennett of Jefferson; brother, Lawrence Black of Homer; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Burial was Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 15, 2012
Bertha Mae Dangar
Bertha Mae Dangar, 93, of Winder, died March 9, 2012.
A Barrow County native, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lissie Whitehead Elder. She was preceded by her husband, Norman C. Dangar, and children, Laverne Shedd and Mary Ann Siple. Mrs. Dangar was a retiree of Macy’s.
A funeral service was held Sunday, March 11, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Mr. Joe Watkins, Dr. Kenneth Fogarty and Denise Smith officiating. Interment was in the College Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughters, Vivian Healan of Hoschton and Jean Shoemaker of Winder; son, Charles Dangar of Winder; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 15, 2012
Betty T. Smith
Betty T. Smith, 76, of Winder, died Sunday, March 11, 2012.
Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Ina Marlo Turner. She was a member of Bethlehen United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was retired from Peskin’s Department Store.
Survivors include her husband, H. Joe Smith; sons, David (Tina) Smith and Mike (Vickie) Smith, all of Winder; daughter, Tammy (Davy) Smith of Winder; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Lucy Hammond of Winder.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Bethlehem First Methodist Church with the Rev. Parker Benson and the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622 or Bethlehem First Methodist Church, 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehhem, GA 30620.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 22, 2012
Annie Lou Wheeler
Annie Lou Wheeler, 92, of Winder, died Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Born in Winder, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Georgia Bowman Walls. She was married to the late Leamon C. Wheeler and attended Nazareth Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Eulan (Lou Ellen) Wheeler of Auburn and Jimmy (Doodle Bug) Wheeler of Winder; daughters, Betty Mack and Earl Akery and Sara (Russell) Carey, all of Winder, and Ann McDaniel (Tommy Wright) of Rayle; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie Evans of Winder.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Hewatt and the Rev. Mike Peavy officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at the funeral home.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 22, 2012
Obituaries for the week of March 5, 2012
Joseph Andrew Cerrato
Joseph Andrew Cerrato, 73, of Jefferson, died Sunday, March 4, 2012.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Marie Rinando Cerrato. A veteran, he served in the United States Army. He was a produce manager with Pantry Pride and most recently retired from Publix after 10 years of service. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Jefferson.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 7, 2012, in the Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Ocala, Fla.
Survivors include his brothers, Anthony Cerrato of Jefferson and Vincent Cerrato of Jenson Beach, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 575 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30605
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 8, 2012
David DeWalt Eckels Jr.
David DeWalt Eckels Jr., 81, of Jefferson, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Hoag Orthopedic Hospital in Irvine, Calif.
Funeral services will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, Ga. 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Doris Gooch
Doris Allene Ray Gooch, 84, of Jefferson, died Friday, March 2, 2012.
Born in Athens, she was a daughter of late Hugh Ray and Jerusha Allene Bowden Ray Toney. She attended Martin Institute in Jefferson and Athens Technical College. Along with being a devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Gooch was an accomplished painter and enjoyed camping, traveling with her husband and cooking. Mrs. Gooch retired from The Bank of Barrow as a bookkeeper with many years of service. Mrs. Gooch as a longtime member at White Plains Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Carl Gooch, and brothers, Alva Ray, Vernard Ray and Lester Toney.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Tom Plank and the Rev. Kevin Purcell officiating. Interment followed in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Sid and Karen Gooch of Olive Branch, Miss., and Spurgeon Ray Gooch of Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jeff Wright of Lawrenceville; brothers, Hollis Ray of Jefferson and Lewie Toney of Elberton; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Jim James
John Earl “Jim” James, 78, of Winder, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was a member of Winder First United Methodist Church. He retired as an electronics technician with Scientific Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. James Sr., and Julia Harvey James.
Survivors are his wife, Kathleen James; children and their spouses, Kevin and Julie James of Johns Creek. Terri and John Arledge of Grayson and Pamela and Scott McDonald of Lawrenceville; sister, Joyce Hill of Pearland Texas; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, at Winder First Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Interment followed in the Greenville City Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Pete Johnson
Thomas “Pete” Johnson, 77, Statham, died Saturday, March 3, 2012.
He was a member of Hebron Christian Church. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Ruth Michael Johnson and a son, Tony Lowe Johnson.
Survivors are his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Janice Johnson of Winder; daughter, Terri Lynn Jones of Statham; brothers, James S. Johnson of Smyrna and Billy Johnson of Winder; sisters, Faye Casper of Auburn and Hazel Cain of Statham; grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer and Jodie Johnson; and great-grandchild, Bryson Mathis.
Graveside services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, in the Hebron Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Ham officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Henry Royce Ledbetter
Henry Royce Ledbetter, 70, of Winder, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Lawson Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Landress officiating.
Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Col. John W. McKinney
Retired Col. John W. McKinney, 83, of Jefferson, died Thursday, March 1, 2012.
A private service was held at Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson.
Col. McKinney retired from the military after 30 years of service, which included two tours in Vietnam and one tour in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Welborn McKinney.
Survivors include his son, Steven McKinney of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Cindy Smigelsky of Oakwood; brother, Seab McKinney of Texas; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 455 Abernathy Road NE Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30328 or American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Charles O. Maddox Jr.
Charles O. Maddox Jr., 91, of Winder, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.
Born in Winder, he was a son of the late Charles O. Maddox Sr., and Willie M. Maddox. He was the Past Chairman, CEO and President of The Peoples Bank.
Survivors are his wife, Betty Jo Maddox; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Kimberly Maddox of Winder; and grandchildren: Samantha, Morgan and Zach Maddox.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 3, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Winder with Dr. John Talley officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Pug Peck
Jane “Pug” Elizabeth Holcombe Peck, 49, of Nicholson, died Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Born in Gwinnett County, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Janie Lawrence McDaniel Holcombe. She attended New Hope Baptist Church in Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Holcombe.
Survivors include her husband, Leland Peck; children, Chuck Cooper of Ooltewah, Tenn.; Chad Cooper of Jefferson, Brandy Cooper of Hoschton and Penny Gray of Jefferson; stepson, Jeremy Peck of Nicholson; brother, Terry Holcombe of Gastonia, N.C.; sisters, Sharon Davis of and Linda Fay Carey, both of Arnoldsville, and Peggy Cooper of Maysville; seven grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services were held Saturday, March 3, 2012, in the Mt. Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Shane Hollis officiating.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Era Terry Perry
Mrs. Era Terry Perry, 91, of Jefferson, died Monday, March 5, 2012.
Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the Late Rufus and Annie Terry. Mrs. Perry was a homemaker and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Albert Perry; son, Gene Perry; and a sister, Arie Collins.
Survivors include her children, Peggy Maxwell (Dwaine) of Auburn, L.B. Perry (Paralee) and Judy Perry, both of Jefferson, Bobby Perry of Commerce, Dorothy Nix (William) of Johns Creek, Shirley Pearson (David) of Athens, Charles Perry (Connie) of Oakwood, Kathy Branyon (Ken) of Hull and Douglas Perry of Bristol, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Mealor officiating with burial following in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Winder. Memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church Building Fund or the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Wanda Prough
Wanda Prough, 64, of Winder, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.
A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Shelby and Dorothy Driskell Clendening. She was a retired insurance agent with Winder Insurance Center. She was a member of the Winder Church of God.
A funeral service was held Sunday, March 4, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle Baber officiating. Entombment was in The Chapel Mausoleum of Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Survivors are her husband, Jack Prough; son, David “Sonny” Jones of Cornelia; grandson, Joshua Jones of Cornelia; brothers, Marshall Clendening of Winder and Wayne Clendening of Braselton.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Mary L. Puckett
Mary L. Puckett, 86, of Jefferson, formerly of Norcross, died Monday, March 5, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.N. Puckett. For many years, Mrs. Puckett, along with her husband, operated the DeKalb County Cannery. She has resided in Norcross, Lavonia and Jefferson.
Survivors include her children, Annie Ruth and Cecil Reeves of Monroe, Allene and Gary Whaley of Nicholson, Clifford and Sue Puckett of Winder, Linda and Bob Sullivan of Ellijay, Bobby and Gloria Gray of Vero Beach, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 19 great -grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Herb Snedden officiating. The burial was held in the Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Mark F. Saderlind
Mark F. Saderlind, 53, of Winder, died Sunday, March 4, 2012.
Funeral services will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, Ga. 30548, 706-654-0966,www.lawsonfuneralhome.org
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Steven John Seeley
Steven John Seeley, 37, of Winder, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.
Funeral services will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Luanne H. Turner
Luanne Hardin Turner, 75, of Arabi, died Friday, March 2, 2012.
Born in Crisp County, she was the oldest daughter of Zackie Lewis and Emma Johnson Hardin. She was a longtime employee of B.C. Moore & Sons Warehouse. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served as pianist for more than 50 years. She also taught many children in Sunday school and Vacation Bible School through the years. In 2001, she was honored for her devotion to music and to the praise of God through song. She also appreciated the beauty of Sacred Harp singing.
Survivors are her husband of 55 years, Delmus L. Turner; daughter and son-in-law, LeAnne and Alan Akin of Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Plez and Dee Hardin of Americus; sister, Lynn H. Thompson of North Carolina; brother-in-law, Billy Turner of Arabi; stepgranddaughter, Sabrina Medley and family of Cherokee County; nephews and nieces, Plez Hardin and family, Geoffrey Hardin and family, Blake Hardin, Adam Thompson and family, Melissa Green and family and Terri Turner and family; cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Antioch Baptist Church in Cordele with the Rev. John Smith and the Rev. J.C. Harris officiating. Interment was in the Zion Hope Cemetery annex. Memorials may be made to the Zion Hope Cemetery Fund, c/o Donzel Lewis, 182 Thomason Road, Cordele, GA 31015.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Cordele
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Deborah Ann Womack
Deborah Ann Womack, 60, of Auburn, died March 5, 2012.
Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Richard P. and Elizabeth B. Hunter.
Survivors are her husband, Dell Ford; sons, Timothy (Lia) Womack of Jefferson and Scott Womack of Gainesville; daughter; Tina Womack of Auburn; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and brother, Jeff Hunter (Kim) of Auburn.
Funeral services were held March 7, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with Dr. Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Geri Woodward
Geraldine Bridget “Geri” Woodward, 64, of Jefferson, died Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Born in Bayonne, N.J., she was a daughter of the late John and Mildred Desena Murtha, and was preceded by her husband, Gary E. Woodward. She was employed with Eastern Airlines as a flight attendant for 23 years
Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Father Terry Crone officiating. Interment followed at Evans Memory Gardens.
Survivors include her daughter, Greer Woodward of Jefferson; son and daughter-in -law, Gary D. and Carrie Woodward of Jefferson; sister, Joan Kalinowski of Monroe, N.C.; brother, Andrew Murtha of Union, N.J.; and grandchildren, Carson and Olivia Woodward.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Georgia Special Olympics, 4000 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Building 400 Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30340.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson
The Paper, March 8, 2012
Obituaries for the week of Feb. 26, 2012
John “Jim” James Jr.
John “Jim” Earl James, 78, of Winder died March 3, 2012.
He was a member of the Winder First Methodist Church and a retired electronics technician with Scientific Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late John E. James Sr. and Julia Harvey James. He is survived by his wife,, Kathleen James of Winder and three children and their spouses, Kevin (Julie) of Johns Creek, Terri (John) Ariedge of Grayson and Pamela (Scott) McDonald of Lawrenceville. He is also survived by a sister, Joyce Hill of Pearland, TX, and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 4, from 3-5 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Winder. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 5 at 10 a.m. at Winder First Methodist Church.
Thomas “Pete” Johnson
Thomas “Pete” Johnson, 77, of Statham died March 3, 2012.
Johnson was a member of Hebron Christian Church and was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late John S. and Ruth Michael Johnson and a son, Tony Lowe Johnson. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Janice Johnson of Winder and daughter Terri Lynn Jones of Statham.
Jean N. Jackson
Jean N. Jackson, of Winder, died March 1, 2012.
Jackson was born in Ft. Myers, Fla., and was the co-owner of Jackson Ready Mixed Concrete Co. and operator. She was the daughter of late Charles and Ruth Lanier Niblack and was married to the late Royce Alfred Jackson.
She is survived by two sons, Steven (Dottie) Jackson of Winder and Michael R. Jackson of Athens, and daughter Jane J. (Robert) Donald of Athens. Jackson is also survived by four grandchildren and sisters Beth (Robert) Wilson of Athens and Charlote (Joel) Patterson of Cleveland, Tenn.
