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03/09/2010	Mr. Paul D. Church, age 60, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Farmer Church. He is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Christie Lynn and Michael McCarey, Flowery Branch, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Charlotte Church, Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Christopher D. Church, Erika Church, and Heather McCarey; sisters, Margaret Sewell, Norcross, GA, Mary Church, Lawrenceville, GA, Pat Silvers, North Carolina and Judy Cross, Spartanburg, SC; brother, William Edward Church, Forest City, NC; mother-in-law, Lola Farmer, Sugar Hill, GA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Cathy Farmer O’Rouke, Sugar Hill, GA and Linda Farmer Willett and husband Dick of Tennessee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Church was born March 12, 1949 in Forest City, NC. He was retired from Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation in Cumming, GA. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Rickett officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory to help with funeral expenses.
03/08/2010	Mrs. Betty Mullinax Corkern, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Dr. Randall A. Corkern, a Baptist Minister. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Craig Beaumont, Copley, OH, Sherryl and Michael Licause, Buford, GA and Carol Corkern and Dennis Herring, Westerville, OH; six grandchildren, Katherine Beaumont, Jonothan Beaumont, Amanda and Randall Shultzaberger, Melissa and Justin Russ, Elizabeth Herring and Ethan Herring. Mrs. Corkern was born July 11, 1924 in Asheville, NC. She was a graduate of Asheville High School, Mars Hill Junior College in North Carolina, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina and earned her masters degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. She was a retired social worker from the Salvation Army in Akron, OH and was also a teacher. Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Davidson of The Family Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Embracing Hospice, 8013Majors Road, Cumming, GA 30041 or to the Salvation Army.
03/08/2010	Mrs. Sanda T. Pausan, age 64, of Dacula, GA passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ion Pausan. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Gabriel Mitrulescu, Dacula, GA; son, Nicolae Pausan, Romania; grandchildren, Mark Michael Mitrulescu and Andrei Pausan. Mrs. Pausan was born August 24, 1945 in Romania. She was a retired lab technician for a military hospital. She was a member of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Norcross, GA. Graveside service and interment will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Father Chesarie officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
03/06/2010	Mr. Rick Savely, age 60, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin L. Savely, Jr. He is survived by: wife, Susan Baker Savely, Buford, GA; daughter, Leighanne Savely, Alpharetta, GA; son, Alan Christopher Savely, West Palm Beach, FL; step children, John Andrew Baker, Charlotte, NC and Avery Elizabeth Baker, Buford, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Carole and Mac Williams, Hendersonville, TN; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his extended family on E Dock at Holiday Marina. Mr. Savely was born April 30, 1949 in Nashville, TN. He was a 1963 graduate of Isaac Litton High School in Nashville, TN. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was owner of Sudz Carwash System in Gainesville, GA. He was an avid boater at Lake Lanier where he lived for a number of years. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holiday Marina Chapel on Lake Lanier in Buford, GA with Dr. Richard Mark Lee officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Relay For Life, American Cancer Society, Gwinnett County Unit, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Rick Savely.
03/06/2010	Mrs. Nora Williams Cantrell, age 102, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by: husband, Clint Cantrell; and son, James Russell Cantrell. She is survived by: daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joann Cantrell, Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Gemelda Cantrell, Gainesville, GA, Darrell Cantrell, Gainesville, GA, Marilyn and Robert King, Flowery Branch, GA and Christopher and Patricia Cantrell, Flowery Branch, GA; fifteen great grandchildren; eight great great-grandchildren; brother, Herbert Williams, Gainesville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Cantrell was born August 27, 1907. She was a housekeeper in a private residence. She was the oldest member of Greater Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Greater Timber Ridge Baptist Church, Athens Highway 129, Gainesville, GA with Rev. L. C. Teasley officiating and with remains placed in state at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church.
03/05/2010	Jessie Scott Nelson, age 9, of Winder, GA passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010. He is survived by: parents, Travis and Beverly Nelson, Winder, GA; brother, Forest Nelson, Winder, GA; sisters, Katherine Nelson, Winder, GA and Macy Nelson, Winder, GA; grandparents, Marilyn and Dennis Alverson, Statham, GA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Arms of Grace Lutheran Church, 22 South Williams Street, Winder, GA.
03/04/2010	Thomas Albert Goodman, Sr., age 92, of Suwanee, GA passed away on March 4, 2010 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Martha W. Goodman on July 28, 2001, and is survived by sons, Thomas A. Goodman, Jr. (Nancy) of Dayton, OH; Michael E. Goodman (Maureen Walter) of Atlanta, GA; John S. Goodman of Monroe, GA; daughter, Nancy Goodman Zappia (Vincent) of Suwanee, GA; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. As a native of Atlanta, born on December 30, 1917, he attended Tech High and Atlanta Night School. He married the love of his life, Martha W. Goodman on May 30, 1941. He worked briefly for Southern Railway before enlisting in WWII where he was assigned to the USAAF 313th Troop Carrier Group – 47th Troop Carrier Squadron as a C47 Crew Chief serving in North Africa, Tunisia, Sicily, England, and France. He participated in the European Theater battles such as D-Day Invasion and Operation Market-Garden. Inspired at the age of nine, by seeing Lindbergh land at Candler Field (now Hartsfield-Jackson-AIA), his passion for aviation began and led to him earning his Private Pilot License prior to WWII. After the war, he received his Commercial Pilot License and became a flight instructor at the Candler Field and Gunn Airfield in Lithonia, GA. A natural salesman, with an outgoing personality, Tom began a career in the building supply industry with Zuber Lumber Company (25 years) and retired from Tucker Door and Trim (17 years) at the age of 75. Always a bright and cheerful person with great capacity for bringing joy to others through his humor and his love for life, Tom was a man of extreme honor and integrity, a totally devoted husband, named a “favorite” uncle by many of his nieces and nephews, a wonderful father, a faithful friend. He truly lived up to his name – a Good Man! To know him was a blessing and all will sincerely miss him. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Lawson officiating. Interment will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
03/03/2010	Mr. Maxwell “Max” Fiandt, age 20, of Cumming, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He is survived by: mother and step father, Gail and Lamar Beard, Cumming, GA; father, Greg Fiandt, Lawrenceville, GA; grandparents, Gilbert Hermeling, Cumming, GA and Max and Joy Fiandt, Goshen, IN; aunt and uncle, Julie and John Sawasky; uncles and aunts, Brad and Deb Fiandt, Arick and Janet Fiandt, Chris Fiandt and Jim and Laura Hermeling. Mr. Fiandt was born February 27, 1990 in Dalton, GA. He was a 2008 graduate of South Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA. He was a student at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Creekside United Methodist Church, 673 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041 with Pastor Jason Danuser officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Quinn House, 120 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 or to Recovery Outfitters, Inc., 1300 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041 in memory of Max Fiandt.
03/03/2010	Mr. Alfred “Al” Huntsinger, age 69, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He is survived by daughter: Michelle Huntsinger, Asheville, NC; step daughter, Heather Strickland, Atlanta, GA; sons, Gene Huntsinger, Buford, GA, James Huntsinger, Asheville, NC and Brad Strickland, Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Joy Ann and Alan Clay, Buford, GA, Marie and Bill Heller, Rock Hill, SC, Wilma Phillips, Travelers Rest, SC, Louise and Steve Sharpe, Asheville, NC, Susan and Dan Mancini, Asheville, NC, Nona Ford, Marion, NC and Kay and Mike Sentelle, Pisgah Forest, NC; three brothers, Wilburn Bray, Marion, NC, Douglas Bray, Marion, NC and Delmar Bray, Marion, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Huntsinger was born September 22, 1940 in Knoxville, TN. He was a 1960 graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School in Asheville, NC where he played football and he attended Appalachian State College. He was employed with Atlanta Fixtures Sales, Inc. in Atlanta, GA for the past twenty-seven years as a sales engineer. He was a member of several local bass clubs. Al was a member of North Metro First Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA and he was also a member of the Steve Adams Sunday School Class where he loved cooking for the church and was adored by all. He was known by all as a very generous man. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Frank Cox officiating. Interment will be at Boylston Baptist Church Cemetery in Mills River, NC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Metro First Baptist Church, Youth Recreation Fund in memory of Al Huntsinger.
03/02/2010	Mrs. Lucille “Nannie” Roberts Maddox, age 91, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by: husband, Lester “Buck” Maddox; and son, Gene Maddox. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Betty Joyce Parks, Flowery Branch, GA and Judy and Fred Richey, Lula, GA; son, Johnny Maddox, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Lynette and Steve Thomas, Lorette and Michael Thompson, Joy and Kevin Williamson, Kelly Richey, Traci Parks, Jane Maddox, Annette Maddox, Scott Maddox and Melody Maddox; great grandchildren, Ashley, Amber, Angel, Keaton, Ethan, Kooper and Lilly; brother and sister-in-law, Bonnie and Lonia Roberts, Buford, GA; sister, Margaret Roberts Kirkpatrick, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Ovice Stephens Roberts, Buford, GA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Maddox was born June 11, 1918 and was a native of Buford, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Old Suwanee Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
03/01/2010	Caroline Butler Drinkard of Gainesville, Ga. was born in Macon, Ga. but never liked to reveal the date. She went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Dr. Eugene T. Drinkard. Mrs. Drinkard enjoyed her role as a minister’s wife serving at Northside United Methodist Church, Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church and Sardis United Methodist Church to name a few. A native of Hawkinsville, Georgia, she attended LaGrange College. She served as the president of the United Methodist Women for the North Georgia Conference, as a lay delegate to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church and as a member of the Board of Global Ministries for the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed teaching and studying the Bible. Mrs. Drinkard was an active member of Gainesville First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dee and Luann Drinkard of Danville, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Lee and Bucky Highsmith of Gainesville, Ga.; grandchildren, Katie, Drew, Kenimer, Angie and Ginnie Highsmith, all of Gainesville, Ga; sister, Virginia B. Daniel of Hawkinsville, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Jacqueline and Ed Mixon of Port St. John, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services will be held at 3pm Friday, March 5, 2010 at Sardis United Methodist Church on Thompson Mill Road in Buford, Ga. Dr. Terry Walton and Dr. Steve Winter will officiate. A memorial service will be held at Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at noon. Dr. Gil Watson will officiate. The family will welcome friends one hour prior to the memorial service Saturday. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist Committee on Relief, 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1522, NY, NY 10115, Camp Glisson, 865 Camp Glisson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or GHS Theatre Friends, c/o Pam Ware, Gainesville High School, 830 Century Place, Gainesville, GA 30501.
02/28/2010	Mr. John D. Lymon, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010. He is survived by: wife of thirty-five years, Laverne Carson Lymon, Buford, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Beverly Lymon, Ft. Myers, FL and Samantha and Antonio Smith, Covington, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Denise Carson, Dahlonega, GA; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas L. and Betty Lymon, Ft. Myers, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Elnora and Joe L. Stewart, Ft. Myers, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Lymon was born May 10, 1931 in Evergreen, AL. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver from the City of Buford. He was a member of the Little Zion Baptist Church in Evergreen, AL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Free Church in Buford, GA with Pastor Randy Stamper officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
02/27/2010	Mr. Silton Horace Jones, age 85, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010. He is survived by: wife of sixty-one years, Geraldine Pugh Jones, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Vickie Mays Jones, Buford, GA and Ricky and Margaret Jones Suwanee, GA; granddaughter, Shelly and Allen Bagley; grandsons, Kevin and Desmarae Jones and Adam and Alicia Jones, all of Braselton, GA; great grandchildren, Ross, Ryan, Anna Kate Bagley, Austin, Bradley, and Aiden Jones; sisters and brother-in-law, Marion and Frank Roberts, Buford, GA and Wynell Duncan, Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Margie Youngblood, Buford, GA, Ezzle Evans, Buford, GA and Donnie Jean Pugh, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Jones was born May 3, 1924 in Buford, GA. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Day officiating. Interment will follow in Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
02/24/2010	Mr. Sherman Clyde Pruett, age 69, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by: parents, Clarence and Ruth Tarpley Pruett. He is survived by: daughters, Elaine Pruett Evans, Warner Robins, GA, Angela Pruett Andrews, Warner Robins, GA and Deirdre Pruett, Warner Robins, GA; son, Alan Fowler, Florida; nine grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Sybil Pruett, Buford, GA; two nieces; two nephews; and several cousins. Mr. Pruett was born April 13, 1940 in Buford, GA. He was a graduate of Sugar Hill School in Sugar Hill, GA. He was a retired truck driver from Baylock Co. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
02/24/2010	Mrs. Betty Joyce Maddox Bagley, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carl Bagley. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Bagley, New York, Denise and Bryan Willis, Atlanta, GA and Jean and Tony Powell, Andrews, NC; sisters, Janice Maddox Williams, Hartwell, GA and Loyce Maddox Bagley, Buford, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, J. W. Maddox, Buford, GA, Lawrence Maddox, Buford, GA and Al and Linda Maddox, Las Vegas, NV; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Shirley and James Appling, Buford, GA, Louise and W. T. “Red” Hill, Alpharetta, GA and Bobbie Knuckolls, Enterprise, AL; special nephew, Vernon and Ann Jarrard, Buford, GA; and other nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Bagley was born April 28, 1933 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker and was an avid gardener and loved life very much. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Chaplain Rev. Laurie Eynon officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Betty Joyce Bagley.
02/23/2010	Mr. Jeff Roebuck, age 48, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. He is survived by: daughters, Amanda Frazier, Dahlonega, GA and Jessica Roebuck, Dahlonega, GA; the children’s mother, Lori Roebuck, Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren, Blake Frazier and Elissa Frazier; parents, Jerry and Elaine Roebuck, Buford, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Keith Roebuck, Trinity, AL, Brian and Leigh Roebuck, Lawrenceville, GA and Rev. Chad and Casey Roebuck; grandmother, Lucile Gilleland, Buford, GA; aunts and uncles, Ruth Roebuck Davis, Buford, GA, Opal Barrett Roebuck, Buford, GA, Donnie Lancaster Roebuck, Buford, GA, Joann Sexton, Buford, GA, Kathy and Rob Wolfe, Buford, GA, and Janet and Raymond Galaza, Buford, GA; uncles and aunts, Lamar and Gloria Gilleland, Ila, GA and Philip and Glenda Gilleland, Monroe, GA; special niece, Wendy Roebuck; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jeff was born January 10, 1962 in Buford, GA. He received his education at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was in the Air National Guard and a member of the Sons of the Confederacy. He was a member of the Suwanee Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Sexton, Rev. Chad Roebuck and Rev. Lamar Hansard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
02/21/2010	CW4 John (DOC) Willingham passed from this life on 2/21/10, after a prolonged illness. He was comfortably at home in his easy chair with his family, friends and beloved pets at his side. He is now with the Lord, flying again and happy as can be. John was born 12/3/46 in Corpus Christie, TX to Clyde Maxwell and Margaret Wolcott Willingham. He entered US Army Flight Training in June 1971 at Fort Wolters, TX, from there he went to Advanced Flight Training at Fort Rucker, AL. After graduating from Maintenance Test Flight, he was stationed in Vietnam for 1 year, upon returning, he spent another 22 years in the US Army doing what he loved best, Flying and Defending this Great Country. John retired from the US Army September 30, 1993. During his service he earned several medals including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medals, Air Medals, and Army Commendation Medals. He continued his work for the military on several different bases until 2009 when he could no longer work. For 38 years, every second of his life was spent doing what he loved most, working and thinking about how to better our Country, in which he had so much faith. John leaves behind his loving wife Cathy, daughter Melissa, granddaughter Ashley, and a multitude of True Friends- you guys know who you are. He will be missed by all and always remembered for his great stories, comforting touch, and loving heart. He fought for a nation, touched a community, and was always there for his family. John wishes that, instead of flowers, please make contributions to Compassionate Hospice in Cumming, GA.
02/21/2010	Mr. Steve A. Franklin, beloved son and brother, age 26, of Duluth, GA passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010. He is survived by: parents, Terry Franklin, Loganville, GA and Cathy F. Franklin, Loganville, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Sean and Nicole Franklin, Loganville, GA; nephews, Taylor Franklin, Loganville, GA and Evan Franklin, Loganville, GA; grandfather, W. A. Franklin, Duluth, GA; uncles and aunt, Dan and Nancy Franklin, Lawrenceville, GA and Keith Fowler, Winder, GA; aunt, Lisa Fowler, Winder, GA; and several cousins. Steve was born on November 1, 1983 in Gainesville, Hall County, GA. He was a graduate of Union Pines High School in Vass, NC. He was a former employee and shipping supervisor for I Technical Services in Cumming, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
02/21/2010	Mr. Bubba Keys, III, age 23, of Jonesboro, GA passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010. He is survived by: wife, Stephanie Shaw Keys, Jonesboro, GA; daughter, Hayley Keys, Jonesboro, GA; mother and step father, Dawn and Greg Webber, Flowery Branch, GA; father, Paul Douglas Keys, Jr.; brothers, Steven Keys and Blake Keys; step brother, Austin Webber; step sisters, Candis Owens and Brandy Snow; grandparents, Barbara Keys and Robert and Thressa Luzader; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
02/21/2010	Mr. Shawn N. Keys, age 19, of Oakwood, GA passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010. He is survived by: mother and step father, Dawn and Greg Webber, Flowery Branch, GA; father, Paul Douglas Keys, Jr.; brothers, Steven Keys and Blake Keys; step brother, Austin Webber; step sisters, Candis Owens and Brandy Snow; grandparents, Barbara Keys and Robert and Thressa Luzader; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
02/19/2010	Robert William Lang passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2010 surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his children, Stephen Robert Lang and his wife, Linda Burtner Lang, Susan Lang Jones, and Deborah Jean White, as well as by a brother, Edward Thomas Lang. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Lang, and eight brothers and sisters. He was born in Vesta , Minnesota to Anna and Wenzel Lang on June 28, 1925 and was raised in Redwood Falls , Minnesota . He served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a bombardier and navigator. Following his service in the Army, he attended the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He married his beloved wife, Lorraine Nerlie, on August 6, 1948 and settled down in Minneapolis , Minnesota to live and raise a family. He was employed by Honeywell the majority of his working career, as an aeronautical engineer, and designed guidance systems for the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Missions, as well as for the Space Shuttle. He was held in high esteem and sometimes entrusted to hand carry guidance systems to Florida for launches. He had a second career with Medtronic of Minnesota and worked to design and develop pace makers. He and Lorraine retired to Flowery Branch, Georgia in 1990, at which time they joined Christ Lutheran Church , which sustained them spiritually. Lorraine passed away in March of 2000 and he moved to Friendship Corners Condominiums, where he developed friendships, which meant a lot to him in his final years. He was a kind and caring man and will be greatly missed by his friends, children and grandchildren; Jason, Andrea, Laura, Henry and Stephen. Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakwood , GA with Pastor Andy Seibert officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Suite 222 , 2150 Limestone Parkway , Gainesville , GA 30501 in memory of Robert William Lang would be greatly appreciated.
02/19/2010	Ms. Donna Saine Alexander, age, 53 of Oakwood, GA; passed away Friday, February 19, 2010. Donna was preceded in death by her Mother Jean Cooper Saine, Grandparents G.C & Euell Cooper, and Mooney & Alene Saine. She is survived by her Son Scott & Stacey Lynn, Flowery Branch, GA; Father & step-mother Bob & Virginia Saine Sugar hill, GA; Granddaughter Alexis Lynn Flowery Branch, GA; Sisters & brothers-in-law Lisa & Mike Horah Buford, GA; Amy & Russell Phillips Gainesville, GA; & Renee Patton Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews, & cousins. Ms. Alexander was a native of Buford, GA. She received her education from North Gwinnett High School, Suwanee. Donna was an avid gardener and animal lover, and she dearly loved her dog Sassy. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. James Mooneyhan officiating. Interment service will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Marvin Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 11:00AM until 2:00PM and 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Flanigan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Landover, MD 20785 in memory of Ms. Donna Saine Alexander.
02/19/2010	Ms. Robbie Locke, age 93, of Suwanee, GA and formerly of Norman, OK. She had lived with her daughter’s family in Suwanee for the last 11 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Addiline McElhaney, brothers, Ben McElhaney Jr., Ray McElhaney, J.D McElhaney; sisters, Lottie Jenkins and Lucille Frogge. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Bob Bray, Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Tim Bray, Suwanee, GA, Toni Engler, Canton, GA, Jim and Lori Bray, Wichita, KS, Charlotte Bray, Charlotte, NC, Deaune and Pat, brother and sister-in-law, of Norman, OK, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and multiple great grandchildren. Ms. Locke was born on October 1, 1916 in Norman, Oklahoma. She attended Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee. Ms. Locke worked until the age of 77 in the retail clothing business.
02/17/2010	James E. Sapp, 78, of Lawrenceville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 17, 2010. He was born April 9, 1931 in Newark, Ohio. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a flight crew member in antisubmarine warfare. He was then employed by Boeing as an electrical engineer where he retired after 40 years of service. During the 1960’s he was part of the team that designed the electrical system in the Apollo space capsule. From the late 60’s until retirement he was involved in the development of laser guided smart bombs and missiles. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Sapp; children, Carol (Stanley) Weese of Minneapolis, and locally James (Jean), Daniel (Ruth), Kathy (Larry) Kirk, Chuck (Beth), Connie Stevens and Robert (Tabby), 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. He has served in various churches as Deacon, Sunday School Director, Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer, and Awana Leader. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
02/14/2010	Shelley Allen Dunn, age 27 of Buford passed away on Sunday February 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen Fields Allen and brother Sean Allen. She is survived by her daughters Cheyenne Allen and Zoe Dunn. Also her father and step mother Wayne and Reda Allen of Buford. Sisters and Brother-in law Suzanne and Thad O’bryant of Buford. Leslie Smith of Buford. Grand Stepmother Patsy Samples. Several Aunts Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Shelly was born on December the 29th 1982 in Cherokee County Ga. She was a graduate of Buford Christian Academy and a member of the first Pentecostal Church of Buford. Shelly was employed with KIK Corporation. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 18th, at 2 PM at the first Pentecostal Church of Buford. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens, Cumming, Ga. The family will receive friends on Wednesday February 17th, 2010 from 1 PM until 4 PM, and from 6 PM until 9 PM at the Funeral Home. The remains will be placed in state at the church on Thursday from 10 AM until funeral time.
02/14/2010	Regina (Gina) Lott age 36 of Buford GA passed away Sunday February 14, 2010. Miss Lott was preceded in death by her Mother Jennifer Sadler Lott. She is survived by her Father and Step-Mother Billy & Dorothy Lott, Buford GA; Daughter Jhamrianua Lott, Buford GA; Sisters Cathy Lott, Gainesville GA; Lisa Lott, Gainesville GA; Margie Lott, Gainesville GA; Brothers & Sisters-in-law Tommy Lott, Buford GA; Anthony & Elaine Nicely, Gainesville GA; Henry & Sherrie Nicely, Gainesville GA; Martin & Melissa Lott, Gainesville GA; Special Friend Nadine Fowler, Buford GA: several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Ms. Lott was born on August 27, 1973 in Gwinnett County Ga. She was employed with Office Depot and was a Graduate of Buford High School. Miss. Lott was a faithful member of the Sisters Greater Mission Outreach Church where she sang and played the keyboard for the Praise and Worship Team. She worked faithfully with the Church Food Bank Ministry. The funeral service will be held Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 2 PM at the Flanigan Funeral Home chapel with pastor Betty Sue Earls officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford Georgia. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 from 7 PM until 9 PM.
02/14/2010	Mr. Donald N. Humphrey, age 71, of Carnesville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by: wife, Shirley Wheeler Humphrey; parents, Buster and Emma Overby Humphrey; and brothers, Ronnie Humphrey and Danny Humphrey. He is survived by: sisters-in-law, Kathy Humphrey, Winder, GA, Jackie Humphrey, Buford, GA and Fern Tribble, Sugar Hill, GA; aunt and uncle, Sally and Winton Johnson, Buford, GA; uncle, Grady Stancil, Buford, GA; brothers-in-law, Tony and Carol Wheeler, Stockbridge, GA, Tommy and Barbara Wheeler, Cumming, GA and Gary and Betty Wheeler, Lawrenceville, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Humphrey was born September 11, 1938 in Gwinnett County, GA. He received his education at Sugar Hill High School in Sugar Hill, GA. He was a retired building contractor. He was of the Baptist Faith. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
02/13/2010	Jeffery Ernest Fontaine, age 52, of Atlanta, GA. died on February 13, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20th, 2010, at Briarcliff Baptist Church, 3039 Briarcliff Rd. NE Atlanta, GA. Jeff was a great father, a wonderful person, and a best friend. He always went out of his way to help others. When Jeff wasn’t working all day building decks, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, or just a simple task around the house, you could find him playing tennis at Ashford Park, or helping his neighbors. Growing up in Brookhaven and attending Cross Keys High School, Jeff has made a lot of friends and lasting impressions throughout the years. Jeff is survived by his sons Jared and Justin, his wife Amber, grandkids Jayden and Airika, and their mother Leslie. His brother Jim and wife Sherry, Jennifer, Jordan, Jessica, Julie-Anne. His sister Debbie, and husband Larry, Brittany and Colin, his wife Holly, Zach & Heather. His girlfriend Paula, and many other dear friends. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send donations to: Altus Healthcare & Hospice 5411 Northland Dr Atlanta, GA. 30342
02/12/2010	Mr. John H. McCoy, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010. He is survived by: significant other of twenty-seven years, Shirley Case, Buford, GA; sister, Carrie Burgess, South Carolina; sister-in-law, Stephanie McCoy, California; several nieces, nephews and cousins; extended family, Gerald and Karen Case, Gainesville, GA, Brian and Vanessa Case, Snellville, GA, Patrick and Casey Case, Statham, GA, Tammy and Bramlett Johnson, Erie, PA, Cheryl Baybrook, Erie, PA, Robin and Vincent Cammaroto, Erie, PA; and lovingly surrounded by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. McCoy was a resident of Buford, GA for the past eighteen years. He was a retired chef from Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
02/11/2010	SSgt. Mike Faulkner, age 28, U. S. Air Force, of Bethlehem, GA passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010. He is survived by: parents, Wayne and Lise Faulkner, Buford, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Adam and Mia Faulkner, Lula, GA, Jeff and Sydney Faulkner, Dacula, GA and Rick Faulkner, Bethlehem, GA; grandparents, George and Daphne Faulkner, Dahlonega, GA and Melba Kirn, Lilburn, GA; nephews, Britt Faulkner and Harrison Faulkner; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. SSgt. Faulkner was born December 24, 1981 in Baton Rouge, LA. He received his education at Covenant Christian Academy in Loganville, GA. He was in the U. S. Air Force for the past six years. He was a private pilot. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Miller officiating and with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
02/09/2010	Archbishop Paul II Stoms, age 60, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. He is survived by: wife of forty-two years, V. Elaine Stoms, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Abigail and Caleb Goodson, Cumming, GA; and son, Paul J. Stoms, Jr., Deptford, NJ. Archbishop Stoms was born in Salem, NJ. He was a retired clergyman. He has gone home to be with our LORD. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Reece officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Archbishop Paul II Stoms.
02/08/2010	Mrs. Paula Bagwell Camp, age 73, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away peacefully at home in her sleep surrounded by family Monday afternoon February 8, 2010 after a six year difficult battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents; Emmitt and Sarah Johnson Bagwell. She is survived by: husband of forty-nine and a half years, Stan Camp, Lawrenceville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa Camp, Boonton, NJ, Amy and Jerry Stanton, Buford, GA and Stephanie and Vincent Nardiello, Neptune, NJ; two grandchildren, Chloe Stanton and Natalie Stanton; sister, Jamie Adams, Burlington, NC; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Martha and Clayton Williams, Atlanta, GA and Patricia Camp, Decatur, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Camp was born December 8, 1936 in Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. She was a 1954 graduate of Russell High School in East Point, GA and a 1958 graduate of Agnes Scott College where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Following graduation she worked for two years in the Personnel Dept. at Lockheed, in Marietta, GA. After she and Stan married in August 1960 she began her life as a beloved and loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. Her kind, unselfish and graceful manner was the foundation for her family. They lived two years in Lawton, OK, 20 years in Decatur, GA, 17 years in New Providence, NJ and returned to Georgia after his retirement in September, 2000. She enjoyed reading, music and travel, but most of all being with family and friends. She was a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. David Davis of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday afternoon from 1:00p.m. until 2:00p.m.
02/07/2010	Our beloved mother Beverly Jean Whitenack, 81, passed peacefully unto the Lord Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2010, surrounded by her family at home. She lived her final years under the loving care of her daughter Susan and David Pritchards' family. Beverly was born in Evansville, Indiana November 11, 1928. She married Luther Duane Whitenack and together they had a family of eight children. Beverly was a woman of faith who poured out her love and acceptance to her family and friends. She will be forever missed and never forgotten. She is survived by her children: Michael Whitenack, James Whitenack, Susan Pritchard, Cynthia Jenkins, Karen Whitenack, Kristen Waddell, Melanie Whitenack and Craig Whitenack; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; her sister in law, Joan Burklow and husband, David, niece Elizabeth Perry and nephew Charles Burklow. Beverly was predeceased by her husband Duane, her aunt Grace Smith and granddaughter Sacsha Whitenack. A memorial service will be held at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 1 p.m. In celebration of her life, family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Crossroads Hospice, 1957 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084.
02/05/2010	Mrs. Ethel “Pat” Hewitt Mahoney, age 73, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010. She is survived by: husband of fifty-eight years, Daniel Mahoney, Suwanee, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Roni and George Nasi, Suwanee, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Barbara Mahoney, Irvington, NY and Danny and Debbie Mahoney, Howell, NJ; four grandchildren; Jamie Urig, Anthony Nasi, Brian Mahoney, and Christopher Nasi; three great grandchildren; and sister, Eleanora Buckley, Peekskill, NY. Mrs. Mahoney was born September 3, 1936 in Boston, MA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Monica in Duluth, GA. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Catholic Church of St. Monica with Father Jack Durkin serving as Celebrant. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m.
02/04/2010	Mr. Norberto “Bert” A. Boullon, age 72, of Cumming, GA passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2010. He is survived by: wife, Sofia B. Boullon, Cumming, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Heli Boullon, and wife, Jodie, Braselton, GA and Richi Boullon, and wife, Patty, Pendergrass, GA; grandchildren, Chloe’ Boullon, Caden Boullon, Kylie and Daniel; sister, Lilia Gaytan, Miami, FL; nieces, Martha Lugo and family and Tery Urrutia and family; as well as many other family and friends. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association, www.ALSA.org in memory of Bert Boullon.
02/01/2010	Robert Nelson “Bob” Dunagan, Sr., age 66, of Brunswick, died Monday, February 01, 2010 at the Medical College of Augusta after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia and was an honor graduate of Central Gwinnett High School. While there he lettered in football all 4 years and served as the President of his senior class. After high school he attended Emory University and graduated from the University of Georgia. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity at both schools. His career with Allstate Insurance Company began in 1966 and he went on to found The Dunagan Agency. He won numerous awards for Excellence including Allstates top award, the “Chairman’s Inner Circle”, prior to his retirement from the Agency in 2000. Bob was an avid angler and boater who enjoyed cruising the inter-coastal waterways and was a member of several local fishing clubs. He was a member of and held offices in the St. Simons Island Offshore Fishing Club and the 2 Way Sport Fishing club. He also was instrumental in the formation of the Golden Isles King Fish Classic (GIKFC) and served on the Board of Directors where he was involved in the fundraising and organization of the events. Bob himself was a successful tournament angler and won numerous tournaments and prizes including several boats and motors. He was especially proud of winning the GIKFC himself. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Decator Dunagan; his mother, Lois Nelson Dunagan; and his mother-in-law, Audrey Lee “Me Ma” Owens. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Harriet Owens Dunagan; two sons, Robert N. Dunagan, Jr., and Michael Ray Garris (Julie); two daughters, Deborah Paige Hallstrom (Anders) and Cindy D. Dobbs (Mary Ann); Five grandchildren, Jakob, Josefin and Joshua Hallstrom, Casey Dobbs and Kellen Garris; a brother, Marion Decator Dunagan; two sisters, Ruth Wood (Harry) and Norma Huff (Donald); three brother-in-laws, William L. “Bill” Owens (Judy), Julius J. Owens (Carol), and Steve M. Owens (Ann); a sister-in-law, LeeAnn Lee (Nick); and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.A celebration to honor Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Dr. W.L. Owens and Reverend Harry Wood officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Barry, Johnny Thomas, Jack Hardman, Harvey Anderson, Lamar Thompson, Tim Short, Dale Wages, Michael Lay, Robin Snyder, Adam Burgstiner, Clint Burgstiner, Mike Hasty, Guy Cheek, Buddy Milton, Bill Reid, Ron Creasy, John Rogers, Benny Tatum, Bob Boyne, Larry Wilson, D.R. Thomas, Jerry Kyer, Joe Candler, and Terry Carzoli. Please help us celebrate the life of Captain Bob by donating to “Fish for a Cure”. Donations may be made payable to Captain Bob’s Fund, 41 Professional Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520. Condolences may be expressed at www.edomillerandsons.com. Respectfully submitted by: Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com
02/01/2010	Mrs. Janice Bradford Knight, age 59, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by: husband, Henry Knight; father, John Bradford; and step father, George Hall. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Samantha and Chris Lancaster and Tabitha and Chris Wilkins; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Lisa Knight; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; mother, Ethel Hall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and Harold Brannon, Brenda and Jerry Seabolt, Etheline Powers, and Renee and James Terry; brothers and sister-in-law, Willie Bradford, William Bradford and Ricky and Nina Bradford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Knight was born April 25, 1950 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Buford Church of God in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Copeland officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park South Cemetery in Flowery Branch, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/31/2010	Steven M. Comeau, age 47, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford, GA followed by a gathering at Sugar Hill Methodist Church. The visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. He was a construction manager of twenty-three years. His passions were fishing, camping, four wheeling, coaching his daughter in softball, playing guitar and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Kelly, daughter, Stephanie, mother, Agnes Montalto, sister, Linda King and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Steven M. Comeau Memorial Fund at any Wachovia Bank.
01/31/2010	Holly Myers Davis, born November 17, 1954, of Atlanta GA, formerly of Birmingham AL, died unexpectedly January 31, 2010. She is survived by her long time loved companion Richard McIntyre (Atlanta), her mother Audrey P. Listerman (Bham), and her best friend Sherri Puckett (Atlanta). Holly was a beautiful gift to many and she came to live with her adopted parents as an infant on Christmas Eve. She is preceded in death by her father, Howard Myers, and sister, Carol Ann. Viewing will be Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 5-7pm with a Memorial Service following at 7pm, Flanagan Funeral Home, Buford GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a gift to a charity of choice. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
01/30/2010	Mr. Ryman Stoney Stonecypher, age 77, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by: wife, Evelyn Puckett Stonecypher; and son, Raynard Stonecypher. He is survived by: daughter, Sandra Stonecypher Carlisle, Buford, GA; grandchild, Brittany Waycaster Haddock and husband, Darrell, Sugar Hill, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Garland Barron, Cumming, GA; and niece, Lisa Barron Morgan, Cumming, GA. Mr. Stonecypher was born September 9, 1932 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a graduate of Sugar Hill School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a prison guard for many years at Phillips Correctional Institute. He was a member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Haddock officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Flowery Branch, GA with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buford American Legion Post #127 in memory of Stoney Stonecypher. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
01/30/2010	Mrs. Mary Rose Frye Matte, age 65, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Patrick Nichol, St. Augustine, FL and Virginia and Paul Mullally, Warner Robbins, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Dick and Kelly Cole, Spring Hill, TN, Brian and Tiffany Cole, Buford, GA and Eric Matte, Buford, GA; twelve grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Ben Gravely, Raleigh, NC and Ruth Frye Anderson and husband Larry Schonhofen, Clemmons, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Matte was born March 22, 1944 in Winston Salem, NC. She was a 1962 graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School and she attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She was an accomplished artist and was accepted into The Atlanta Portraits Society. She was a member of Free Chapel Church in Gainesville, GA. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Neyman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home of Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation in memory of Mary Rose Matte. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
01/30/2010	Mr. Harry M. Kelly, age 71, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by: grandson, Alex Kelly; and parents, John and Abbie Sears Kelly. He is survived by: wife of forty-nine years, Joan Pass Kelly, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Johnny Carswell, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Donna Kelly, Buford, GA and John and Sheryl Kelly, Buford, GA; five grandchildren, Lauren and Aubrey Hatch, Ashley Herrin, Alexa Kelly, Ben Carswell and John David Kelly; aunts and uncles, Shirley Kelly Pleas and husband, Jack, Toccoa, GA and Ann and L. H. Tribble, Berkley Lake, GA; and several cousins. Mr. Kelly was born in Buford, Gwinnett County, GA on May 16, 1938. He was a 1956 graduate of Sugar Hill High School in Sugar Hill, GA. He retired from Dickies Linen Service after thirty-five years of service and he was an antique dealer. Harry was a former Little League Baseball Coach at the Buford American Legion Field and North Gwinnett League football and basketball coach for thirty-two plus years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Buford with Rev. Jerry Bennett, Rev. David Martin, and Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
01/30/2010	Mrs. Willie Evelyn Mundy Hosch, of the Life Care Center in Ducktown, TN formally of Buford, GA, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010. Born in Buford, GA she was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Josie Deila Magness Mundy. Mrs. Hosch grew up in Buford with her parents growing cotton and sugar cane. She graduated from Sugar Hill High School in 1949 completing eleven years and went to work at Cadillac in Detroit, MI during World War II. Mrs. Hosch was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Hosch. They were married on June 29, 1946. They lived in Buford for the majority of their marriage. She was saved at Sugar Hill First Baptist Church, was a Children’s Sunday School teacher and a member of West Buford Baptist Church. Mrs. Hosch loved reaching out to the community with her delicious meals including her cakes. Also in her earlier years she would take elderly ladies to town to get groceries or would go by and get their list and buy their groceries for them. Mrs. Hosch was preceded death by brothers, Olen Watson, Ebb (R.E.) and Jess Mundy; sisters, Birthel Spradlin, Lula Mae Ridgeway, Christine Sells, Lorine Roebuck and Audrey Dalton. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Joe Adams of Lilburn, GA and Blue Ridge, GA and Priscilla and Dr. Tom Jordan of Epworth, GA; granddaughter, Melanie Cooper of Lawrenceville, GA, granddaughter and husband Christa Jordan Webb and Jason Webb of Blue Ridge, GA, grandson, Jonathan Jordan of Epworth, GA; four great grandchildren, Marc Cooper of Lawrenceville, GA, Barrett Webb of Blue Ridge, GA, Evie Webb of Blue Ridge, GA and Lyla Webb of Blue Ridge, GA; several nieces, nephews, family and friends also survive. The family will receive friends at Akins Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, GA on Monday February 1st, from 5:00 p.m. until 8 :00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Flanigan Funeral Home Chapel in Buford, GA with Dr. Tom Jordan and Rev. Jerry Bennett officiating. The deacons of West Buford Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. The congregation singing will be led by David Banks, piano, Wanda Banks and organ, Bonita Burrel. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour. The family respectively request memorials in memory of Mrs. Hosch be made to the West Buford Baptist Church Building Fund, C/O David Banks, 5321 Peach Blossom Trail, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA and Flanigan Funeral Home of Buford, GA in charge of the arrangements.
01/30/2010	Mr. George A. Sorrells, age 84, of Dawsonville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by: wife, Clifford Maddox Sorrells and second wife, Betty Trammell Sorrells. He is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Sorrells, Buford, GA, Terry and Tracie Sorrells, Lilburn, GA and Michael and Sandra Sorrells, Dawsonville, GA; grandchildren, Christian Sorrells and Jenna Sorrells; step grandchildren, Matthew Brannon and Chris Brannon; sister-in-law, Jeannette Sorrells, Loganville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Sorrells was born August 16, 1925 in Rockdale County, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was retired from Gwinnett County Government, Fleet Maintenance Department, as a parts clerk. He was a member of Free Will Pentecostal Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Mr. Michael Glaze officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/28/2010	Lisa Marie Strobel, age 45 of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2010. Lisa leaves behind a husband Mr. Chris Strobel and daughter Samantha Marie of Buford, GA. Parents Edward & Elaine Cummiskey of Lawrenceville, GA, sister, Kathy & David Horne of Sugar Hill, GA. Her Aunt, Ms. Paula Mariano of Milton, NH. Her cousins, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Barry of North Andover, MA., Mr. & Mrs. Tom Higgins of Groveland, MA. She was born in Lynn, Mass. on May 9th, 1964. Graduated in 1982 from Redan High School, Stone Mtn. GA. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic church, Flowery Branch Ga. Lisa was a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend to all who knew her. After a courageous 30 year battle with Crohn's disease, she is finally at peace. Lisa's greatest love was being a mother to her only daughter, Samantha Marie. She was devoted home maker and had a life long devotion to animals and children. Viewing at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Flowery Branch, GA (770-945-2244) on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Mass at 11:00 AM with a reception afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of GA In memory of Lisa Strobel 2250 North Druid Hills Road Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30329
01/28/2010	Mrs. Dorothy Williams Cavill, age 95, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010. She is survived by: daughters, Ruth C. Gaiser, Buford, GA and Dorothy Jordan, Leesburg, FL; grandchildren, Carolyn Jordan, Cynthia Jordan, Kristin Kelly and Karin Siedlecki; and nephew, James Williams. A private interment service will be held at Bushnell National Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
01/28/2010	Mr. Fernando E. Rodriguez, age 78, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010. He is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Amy and John Burns, Hoschton, GA, Elaine Rodriguez, Winder, GA, Patricia Rodriguez, Miami, FL and Peggy Rodriguez, Clermont, FL; and nine grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 12:00 noon at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Winder, GA with Father Jaime Barona serving as Celebrant.
01/27/2010	Mrs. Linnett Laidley Daley, age 86, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. She is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Douglass and Deborah Daley, Atlanta, GA, William Daley, Jr. and Charmain Daley, Hartford, CT and Howard and Dana Brooks, New Jersey; daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Donald Prince, London, England; fifteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Leslie Laidley, Miami, FL; sister, Hazel Thomas, Hollywood, FL; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Gilliland officiating.
01/26/2010	Mrs. Brenda Joyce Sadler Styles “Bunky” was born December 23, 1948 to the late Mr. Robert Lee and Catherine B. Sadler. She departed this life on January 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by 2 sons: Carlton Lynn Sadler, Austin M. Styles; 4 sisters: Alice Faulkner, Sandra Dorsey, Shirley Sadler and Catherine Cantrell and 1 brother Leo Sadler. Brenda attended/graduated from Buford Colored Elementary-High School in the top of her class of 12. She continued her education in nursing where she also graduated at the top of her class. She then started her career in nursing at Buford General Hospital and continued with Gwinnett Hospital System for 34 years until her health prevented her from doing so in the hospital. She kept her license active still until this day. She was a community nurse for everyone, not just for those she knew. Brenda had a passion for music that helped her to play, sing, and teach music to anyone that wanted to learn it. She organized and formed the original KD Williams Gospelaires in the living room of her family’s home. It started out with only 4 members and continued to grow where she directed it for 40 plus years until she was unable to do so. She was ordained minister of music by James Cleveland and The Organization workshop of the Detroit Mass Choir. She is survived by husband for 19 years Leon M. Styles, Jr., 2 sons: Timothy Blake Sherman Brogdon (Dana), Jermaine S. Styles, Sr. (Juaqueta), 1 daughter: Dorethia A. Styles, 2 stepdaughters and 4 stepsons, 1 God daughter: Reyna Burgess, 3 sisters: Christine Young, Dorothy Haynes and Jessie Ingram and 3 brothers-in-law Robert C. Faulkner, John C. Dorsey and Jerry Cantrell. Mother-in-law: Ruth C. Styles, 27 grand children, 4 great grand children and a host of special nieces, special nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Betty Sue Earls officiating and with remains being placed in state at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Old Union Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home by 12:30 p.m. on Saturday for funeral services.
01/26/2010	Mrs. Ruby Jones Crowe, age 84, of Buford, GA and the Friendship Community passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by: parents, Harrison Clint and Ara Higgins Jones; sisters, Vera Moulder and Elizabeth Scott; and brothers, Howard Jones and Bobby Jones. She is survived by: husband of sixty-five years, Wiley Edsel Crowe, Buford, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Mrs. Louise Gooch, Buford, GA and Lucy and John Hutchins, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Jannean Jones, Buford, GA; and sister-in-law, Shirley Jones-Cowart, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Crowe was born in Hall County, GA. She was a retired administrative secretary from Royal Globe Insurance Co. in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of In Touch Ministries of First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. James McNeal officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Friendship Community Baptist Church in memory of Ruby Jones Crowe.
01/23/2010	Mr. Marvin Lynn Vernon, age 59, of Braselton, GA passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by: parents, Tom and Essie A. Vernon; and sisters, Carolyn Williams, Dolly Woodward, Maxine Kidd and Bobbie Walton. He is survived by: wife of thirty-nine years, Linda Vernon, Braselton, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Dave Lowe, Jefferson, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Lisa Vernon, Loganville, GA and Paul and Anita Vernon, Buford, GA; five grandchildren, Amber Vernon, Tyler Vernon, Noah Davis, Matthew Vernon, and Ella Vernon; sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce and Glenn Bishop, Moncks Corner, SC and Martha Voight, Moncks Corner, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Jeanette Vernon, West Virginia; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Vernon was born March 22, 1950 in Marion, VA. He was a 1967 graduate of Marion High School in Marion, VA and was a 1986 graduate of Rutledge College in Charleston, SC with an Associates Degree. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp where he served fourteen months in Vietnam and was a senior drill instructor. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp Instructors Association. He was a member of the American Disabled Veteran’s Association. He was a former employee of Reddy Ice Co. in Nashville, TN. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Wilson officiating and with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
01/22/2010	Mr. Kenny S. Owens, age 55, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010. He was preceded in death by: parents, Ray and Jewell Kennedy Owens. He is survived by: daughters, Stephanie Owens, KC Shuler, and Starr Shuler; wife of eleven years, Teresa Shuler Owens, all of Buford, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and James Tate, Suwanee, GA and Melanie and Dennis Beach, Buford, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Eddie and Mildred Owens, Buford, GA and Barry Owens, Suwanee, GA; three nephews, Jimmy Tate, Jeremy Tate and Jason Tate; and several cousins. Mr. Owens was born June 2, 1954 in Duluth, GA. He was a 1972 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was employed with Central States Business Forms a/k/a Vanier Graphics in Suwanee, GA with thirty-seven years of service. He was a member of Suwanee First United Methodist Church. He was an avid fan of his daughters’ activities. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Martin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gwinnett Humane Society or the ASPCA Shelter in Suwanee, GA in memory of Kenny Owens.
01/21/2010	Betty Jean Puckett McNeal, age 75, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. A life-long resident of Gwinnett County, she was a graduate of Buford High School and prior to retirement was employed with Georgia Boot Co. and Hall County Government. A member of Friendship Baptist Church, she taught Sunday School, served as church treasurer and music leader. Ms. McNeal was preceded in death by her husband, L. F. McNeal, parents, V. H. and Carrine Puckett, sister-in-law, Doris Puckett, parents-in-law, Charlie and Lillie Mae McNeal, and brother-in-law, L. C. McNeal. Ms. McNeal is survived by her brother, Harold W. Puckett, brothers and sisters-in-law, Verdis and Mary Puckett, and Jim and Elizabeth Puckett, all of Buford, and sister-in-law, Regina McNeal of Flowery Branch, special nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins and other family and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. James McNeal and Rev. Daryl Dale officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friendship Community Baptist Church, 3990 Friendship Road, Buford, GA 30519 in memory of Betty McNeal.
01/20/2010	Mr. Troyce Edward Pugh, age 74, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by: parents, Roe and Bertha Pugh; brothers, Thurmond Pugh, Darnell Pugh, Olton Pugh, and Wendall Pugh; sisters, Thelma Pugh Tutton, Clara Dean Pugh Henderson and Dorothy Pugh Olivet. He is survived by: wife of fifty-four years, Mattie Venable Pugh, Sugar Hill, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Gayle Pugh, Buford, GA and Kevin and Cindy Pugh, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Jack Lynn, Buford, GA and Kathy and Andrew Weisberg, Duluth, GA; grandchildren, Katie Lynn, Joseph Lynn, Erica Pugh, Jill Pugh, Zac Pugh, Natalie and Brad Mitchell, Traci Weisberg and Adam Weisberg; great grandchildren, Abbey Mitchell and Wes Mitchell; sister, Lois Pugh Cronic, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathleen Johnson Pugh Burel and Winston Burel, Sugar Hill, GA, Betty Pugh, Dayton, OH, Jane Pugh, Sugar Hill, GA; two aunts; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Pugh was born July 21, 1935 in Buford, GA. He received his education from Sugar Hill School. He retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA after thirteen years of service and he was a member of the U.A.W. Local 10. He loved to help local widow women with yard work during his retirement years when he was able. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving husband, father, and “Paw Paw”. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Appling and Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Troyce Pugh.
01/20/2010	Mr. Gerry Potts, age 61, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He is survived by: wife, Dawn Potts, Buford, GA; sons, Jason Potts, New Port Richey, FL and Christopher Potts, Johns Creek, GA; step son, Keith Turner, Alto, GA; step daughter, Elizabeth Turner, Alto, GA; and several aunts and cousins. Mr. Potts, was born August 2, 1948 in Jaywye, MO. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines having served in the Vietnam War. He was owner of V8 Choppers of Georgia in Buford, GA and a long time employee of Bradco Roofing Supply Co. and later vice president for Beacon Company. He had a passion for motorcycles. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Graveside service and interment will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502, 770-967-8500 in memory of Gerry Potts.
01/19/2010	Ret. First Sergeant Gregory A. Hodges, age 63, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. He is survived by: wife of sixteen years, Marilyn S. Hodges, Buford, GA; daughter, Laura Hodges, Buford, GA; son, Bruce Hunter, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Victoria Gornek and Hunter Gornek; mother, Mildred H. Hodges, Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Teana Hodges, Indianapolis, IN and Darlene Overbeck, Texas; brothers, Jeff Hodges, Warsaw, IN, Rev. Joseph Hodges, Texas and Jerry Hodges; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Hodges was born November 24, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN. He was retired from the U. S. Army after twenty-four years of service and where he was the recipient of the purple heart and the bronze star. He was presently employed with Future Security Company in Buford, GA. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Graveside service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, IN with full military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA 30096 in memory of Gregory A. Hodges.
01/18/2010	Mr. James (J.R. or Bob) Wright, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010. He is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Greg Hartel, Buford, GA and Bonnie and Mark Simmons, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, James Robert Wright, Jr. and Stacey Wright, League City, TX; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Wright was born January 31, 1927 in Chicago, IL. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served in World War II and the Korean War and while in service, he was a cook. He was a retired truck driver from Central Trucking after thirty years of service. He was an avid Braves fan and fisherman. A private family service will be held at a later date.
01/17/2010	Mrs. Mary Browning Sexton, age 66, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by: father, Harold R. Browning; and brother, Carl Browning. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Crissie and Eddie Mason, Lawrenceville, GA; grandson, Jeremy Mason, Lawrenceville, GA; mother, Villa Hill Browning, Suwanee, GA; brother, Richard Browning, Buford, GA; uncles and aunts, Edd and Jalaine Hill, Lilburn, GA and Spurlin and Fran Hill, Alabama; aunts, Dot Hill, Stone Mountain, GA and Ellene Browning Tarpley, Conyers, GA; and several cousins. Mrs. Sexton was born July 31, 1943 in Suwanee, GA. She was a 1961 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. She had worked at General Foods, The Dam Store, John Bailey Company, and Boat Repair Company in Sugar Hill, GA. She was a member of Suwanee First United Methodist Church in Suwanee, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/16/2010	Mrs. Gailyne Williamson Chambers, age 43, of Braselton, GA passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010. She is survived by: husband of twenty-five years, Greg Chambers, Braselton, GA; children, Beth Chambers, Hendersonville, NC, Gregory Chambers, Braselton, GA and Kevin Chambers, Braselton, GA; father and step mother, Billy and Milva Williamson, Buford, GA; mother and step father, Carolyn and Irvin Toole, Lula, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Laura Williamson, Buford, GA and Rusty and Kathy Williamson, Cleveland, GA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Chambers was born November 6, 1966 in Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. She received her education from Winder Barrow High School in Winder, GA. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Smith and Brent Burnett officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/15/2010	Mr. Sidney Farrell Rich, age 67, of Flowery Branch, GA and formerly of Blairsville, GA passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by: parents, Cecil and Willene Jackson Rich; and brother, Benny Rich. He is survived by: son, Cary Rich, Dahlonega, GA; sisters, Jackie Colwell, Blairsville, GA, Dobie Brackett, Blairsville, GA and Claudean Thomas, Blairsville, GA. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Blairsville, GA with Minister Edward Grant officiating.
01/15/2010	Mrs. Louise Revis Lewis, age 74, of Dacula, GA passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010. She is survived by: husband, Dewey T. Lewis, Cleveland, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Biff Lewis, Dacula, GA; son, Charlie Lewis, Dacula, GA; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Florence Frady, Flowery Branch, GA, Pearl Swansey, Hoschton, GA and Doris Williams, Alto, GA; brothers, Ralph Revis, Flowery Branch, GA and Jerry Revis Hoschton, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the residence of Donna and Biff Lewis, 2792 Crabapple Circle, Dacula, GA 30019.
01/13/2010	Mr. Robert Lee Kilgore, age 80, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Jean Kilgore, Gainesville, GA; daughters, Cheryl Kilgore, FL and Marsha Partridge, AL; four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sister, Onie Pittman, Flowery Branch, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Kilgore was born July 15, 1929 in Flowery Branch, Hall County, GA. He was retired from Scientific Atlanta and Buford Housing Authority. He was a Commandery of Son and an American Legion Rider in the Buford American Legion Post No. 127 and the Ninth District Sons of Junior Vice. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buford American Legion Post No. 127, P.O. Box 377, Sawnee Avenue, Buford, GA 30515-0377 in memory of Robert Lee Kilgore.
01/13/2010	Mr. Jeoffrey H. Allen, age 61, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 3:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Hospital in Decatur, GA. He is survived by: wife of thirty-four years, Kathleen M. Allen, Lawrenceville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Joshua Vines, Monroe, GA and Amy and Ronald Ragland, Jr., Loganville, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Elizabeth Allen, Lawrenceville, GA and Jonathan and Manda Allen, Sheffield Lake, OH; six grandchildren, Ronald III and Abigail Ragland, Jacob and Kaitlyn Vines, and Ashleigh and Katie Bohannon Allen; sister, Kathy Grant, Florida; brothers, William Allen, Ohio and Greg Allen, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Allen was born November 14, 1948 in Lakewood, OH. He was a graduate of Brookside High School in Sheffield, OH. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served for eight years. He was working with Lashley, Cohen & Associates in Lawrenceville, GA. He was of the Protestant Faith. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Shields officiating. Interment will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
01/12/2010	Infant Julian Khawly, age 2 months, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. He is survived by: parents, Kyle and Leigha Garner Khawly, Suwanee, GA; sister, Penolpy Khawly, Suwanee, GA; grandparents, John M. and Peggy Garner, Suwanee, GA and Philip and Kathie Snelling, Dacula, GA; great grandparents, Alice Catherine Platt, Suwanee, GA, Doris and Richard Radka, Reading, PA, and John A. and Jacquelyn Snelling, Lincoln, MA; great great-grandparents, Mariam Damato and Cecilia Radka; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Mr. John G. Hall officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
01/11/2010	Mr. William L. “Bill” Christensen, age 75, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by: son, Bryan Christensen; parents, Lars Christensen and Mildred Christensen Schumacher; and brother, Robert Christensen. He is survived by: wife of fifty-two years, Alvera Christensen, Lawrenceville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and John Kuntz, Tacoma, WA and Gayle and Jim Summerville, Flowery Branch, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Maria Christensen, Renton, WA; grandpa’s favorite granddaughters, Jessica Christensen, Sara Christensen, and Samantha Summerville; sisters, Betty Larson, Fife, WA and Janice and Monty Wareham, Puyallup, WA; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Christensen was born October 30, 1934 in American Falls, ID and moved to Tacoma, WA and graduated from Puyallup High School in 1952. He moved to Georgia in 1984. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for thirty years. He was the owner of Fab Spec Inc. until his retirement. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA with Pastor Robert Mitchell officiating. Interment will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 1001 Duluth Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 in memory of William L. Christensen.
01/09/2010	Mrs. Lorine Mundy Roebuck, age 91, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by: husband, Rev. Lennie Roebuck; parents, William Anderson Mundy and Jo Delia Magness Mundy; and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by: son, Jackie Roebuck, Buford, GA; one granddaughter; sister, Mrs. Willie Hosch, Sugar Hill, GA; sister-in-law, Christine Browning Mundy, Cumming, GA; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and numerous cousins. Mrs. Roebuck was born July 15, 1918 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a resident of Laurel Baye Nursing Home in Buford for a number of years. She was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Mundy, her nephew, officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
01/09/2010	Mr. Adam Hughes, age 37, of Jefferson, GA and formerly of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010. He is survived by: daughters, Jaclyn Armbruster, Rising Son, IN and Tara Elizabeth Hughes, Auburn, GA; parents, Michael and Linda Hughes, Jefferson, GA; parents thru love, Don and Betty Evans, Buford, GA; grandparents, Phyllis Hughes, Galion, OH and Doris Neff, Mansfield, OH; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Hughes was born January 27, 1972 in London, OH. He was a private painting contractor. Adam was a free adventurous spirit. He loved nothing more than taking his daughters camping, hiking and just plain exploring. He also liked canoeing, repelling from cliffs, skydiving and caving but most of all he enjoyed panning for gold. He will be greatly missed by his family and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday evening, January 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the eulogy given by family and friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Adam Hughes.
01/09/2010	Mr. Verlon Charles Southerland, age 80, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by: sons, Verlon Charles Southerland, Jr. and Barry Andrew Southerland. He is survived by: wife of fifty-four years, Sue Sears Southerland, Buford, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Mary Jo Southerland, Duluth, GA and Joe and Carolyn Southerland, Lawrenceville, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patricia Michael Southerland, Buford, GA, Elinor and Herbie Wilson, Buford, GA and Lynne and Tommy Davis, Dacula, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William E. “Bud” Sears, III and Beverly Sears, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Mr. Southerland was born August 30, 1929 in DeKalb County, AL. He received an Associates’ Degree from Gainesville Junior College. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean War. After service, he worked for General Motors and Armored Express. He was a retired supervisor in customer service from Eastman Kodak after twenty-seven years of service. He was past president and director of the Buford Lions Club. He was a Mason and a member of the Buford Masonic Lodge 292 F & AM where he received his fifty-year pin, a member of the Royal Arch Chapter 48 for fifty years, member of the Arnold De Troye Commandery of Knights Templars No. 31, and a Shriner and member of the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta. Verlon was a charter member of the Georgia Mountaineers FMCA and a Holiday Rambler Chapter 48 Peach State serving over thirty years in all offices. He was active in Square Dancing and Ball Room Dancing and served in all offices. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Verlon C. Southerland.
01/07/2010	Mrs. Darlene Parnell Partee, age 59, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. She is survived by: brothers, James Parnell, Dacula, GA and Jerry Parnell, Buford, GA; sister, Patricia Manning, Loganville, GA; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Carr, Dacula, GA and Barbara Kazda, Lawrenceville, GA; one niece, Jan Olivet, Dacula, GA; and nephews, Jason, Parnell, Lawrenceville, GA, Mike Partee, Loganville, GA and Brandon Parnell, Buford, GA. Mrs. Partee was born December 4, 1950 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The remains have been cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.
01/07/2010	Mr. Hulon I. “Chip” Jones, III, age 35, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hulon I. Jones, Sr. and Pearl Davis Jones. He is survived by: wife, Blair Cohen Jones, Buford, GA; son, Bret Jones, Buford, GA; son, Jake Jones, Cleveland, GA; daughter, Emily Jones, Cleveland, GA; parents, Terri Burton Jones and H. I. Jones, Jr., Suwanee, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Lindy Jones Morris and husband, Blake Morris, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Drew and Mandy Jones, Sugar Hill, GA; grandparents, Ray and Ineal Burton, Cumming, GA; step children, Taylor Cohen, Dawsonville, GA and Grayson Cohen, Dawsonville, GA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Chip was born September 28, 1974 in Decatur, GA. He was a 1993 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA and attended Young Harris College on a baseball scholarship in which he was so very proud. He was employed with the City of Doraville in the electrical maintenance department. His church was Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA where he was also a member of the Men’s I Sunday School Class. He was an avid sports fan. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Shadowbrook Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Linkous and Rev. Steve Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming, GA. Honorary Escort will be the Men’s I Sunday School Class at Shadowbrook Baptist Church and will assemble at the church at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his children’s educational fund, c/o H. I. Jones, Jr., 4489 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 in memory of Chip Jones.
01/07/2010	Mr. Steven Treutle, age 62, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. He is survived by: wife of twenty-four years, Patricia Treutle, Flowery Branch, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Brad Standridge, Tampa, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Carryn Owens, Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Brooke Owens and Luke Owens; mother-in-law, Evelyn Westefer, Chillicothe, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Treutle was born August 12, 1947 in Floral Park, New York. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force where he was a sergeant. He was a retired Police Officer from Ft. Lauderdale Police Department. He was currently a supervisor for TSA Dept. of Homeland Security at Jackson Hartsfield Airport in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Rix Threadgil officiating and with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Kidney Research, Peachtree Christian Hospice, or to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice in memory of Steven Treutle.
01/07/2010	Mrs. Doris J. Lipscomb, age 83, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Greg Hartel, Buford, GA, Bonnie and Mark Simmons, Buford, GA and Doris and Kenny Lee, Moss Point, MS; son and daughter-in-law, James Robert Wright and wife, Stacy, League City, TX; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Lipscomb was born August 19, 1926 in Richmond, IN. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford where she was also a member of the Daisy Shadburn Bykota Sunday School Class and the Abundant Life Fellowship. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Buford with Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Daisy Shadburn Bykota Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Buford in memory of Doris Lipscomb.
01/07/2010	Mrs. Dorothy Simpson Starry, age 90, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Gary Katacinski, Lawrenceville, GA; step son, Robert B. Starry, Waynesboro, PA; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro, PA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
01/07/2010	Mrs. Jeanette Mooney Bryant, 84, of Oakwood and formerly of Buford passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010 following an extended illness. Mrs. Bryant was born January 17, 1925 in Forsyth County, GA to the late Spencer King and Fannie Puckett King. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard Mooney. Mrs. Bryant lived in Buford, GA most of her life and was a long time employee of Chicopee Mfg. She also worked in central supply for Joan Glancy Hospital and Gwinnett Medical Center. She was a member of Roanoke Baptist Church in Cumming, GA. She is survived by: two daughters and son-in-law, Phyllis and Bobby Parker of Oakwood, GA and Connie Parker of Leeds, AL. She has five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; and three step great great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held Friday, January 8th from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 9th from 1 to 3 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 9th at 3 o’clock p.m. at the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Hulsey and Rev. Farrell Presley officiating. Interment will follow at Roanoke Baptist Church Cemetery in Cumming, GA.
01/06/2010	Rev. Charles W. Payne, age 70, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, N.C. Payne; mother, Allene Payne; and sisters, Sarah Payne and Imogene Waits. He is survived by: wife of fifty years, Nonnie Sue Higgins Payne, Hoschton, GA; daughter, Sheila Payne, Hoschton, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and N. W. Stapler, Cumming, GA and Chechee and Thomas Garmon, Alpharetta, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Marcie Payne, Jasper, GA, Rev. Jackie and Kathryn Payne, Canton, GA, and Ricky and Sandy Payne, Alpharetta, GA; brother-in-law, J. C. Waits, Dawsonville, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog “Chaz”. Rev. Payne was born January 17, 1939 in Forsyth County, GA. He was retired from Clorox Co. after twenty-seven years of service. Rev. Payne was a member of The Peoples Baptist Church in Jefferson, GA and he pastured the following churches during his ministry: True Way Baptist Church, Open Doors Baptist Church, New Bethel Baptist Church and Holly Springs Baptist Church. Homegoing Service for Rev. Payne will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn, Rev. Wayne Knight and Rev. Jackie Payne officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/06/2010	Mr. Danny Humphrey, age 62, of Winder, GA and formerly of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by: parents, Buster and Emma Humphrey and brother, Ronnie Humphrey. He is survived by: wife of forty years, Kathy Humphrey, Winder, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Donny and Martine Humphrey, Winder, GA; grandchildren, Kate Humphrey, Winder, GA and Bryant Humphrey, Winder, GA; brother, Donald Humphrey, Carnesville, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jackie Humphrey, Buford, GA, Debra Caton, Buford, GA, David and Linda Parker, Lawrenceville, GA and Patti and Jamie Velez, Buford, GA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Katherine Parker, Buford, GA; aunt and uncle, Sally and Winton Johnson, Buford, GA; uncle, Grady Stancil, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Humphrey was born September 15, 1947 in Cumming, Forsyth County, GA. He was a 1965 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Reserves. He was a building contractor and worked for his father, B.H. Humphrey Co. for many years. He was owner of D.D.R. Construction Co in Winder, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle and Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.
01/04/2010	Mrs. Melba Young Lilly, age 84, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Michael Ackerman, Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Deanna Lilly, Auburn, GA; one grandchild, Douglas Eugene Lilly, Glen Burnie, MD; sister and brother-in-law, Hilda and Red Lambert, Carrollton, GA; sister-in-law, Wilma Young, Douglasville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Lilly was born September 1, 1925 in Carrollton, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Galilean Baptist Church in Norcross, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Tolbert Moore officiating. Interment and Graveside service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
01/03/2010	Mr. Ken Flanigan, age 42, of Hoschton, GA and the Duncan Creek Community passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Ross and Berry Lee Bentley and E. C. and Idean Buice Flanigan. He is survived by: parents, Harold and Ida Flanigan, Hoschton, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Sherrie and Dennis Houston, Dacula, GA; brother, Michael Flanigan, Hoschton, GA; nephew, D. J. Houston, Dacula, GA; uncles and aunts, Roy and Elaine Flanigan, Buford, GA, Jerry and Ruth Flanigan, Winder, GA, Randall and Kathy Flanigan, Lawrenceville, GA; Junior and Sharon Flanigan, Buford, GA, Mary and Tim Massey, Hoschton, GA, George Flanigan, Dacula, GA, Margie and Bud Timms, Sugar Hill, GA, Grace Bentley, Centre, AL, Robbie Bentley, Monroe, GA; several cousins; and a host of friends. Mr. Flanigan was born August 23, 1967 in Gwinnett County, GA. He received his education at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. Ken had worked for a number of years for Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation and also for G. P.’s Enterprises, Inc. Ken was an avid sports fan. He was a coach for “Hammers” Softball Team and also played on the Traveling Team. He loved working with his father in the concession stand at the Gwinnett County Fair selling boiled peanuts. He was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA with Rev. Kenny Kuykendall and Rev. Roland Jackson officiating. Interment and Graveside Service will follow at Duncan Creek Congregational Church Cemetery in Buford, GA with Rev. Tim Bradley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/02/2010	Donald A. Gramata dedicated his life to his role as husband, father, grandfather and educator. He firmly believed in the value of Catholic education and made a career out of it. Don died on Jan. 2, 2010. He had a terminal, rare disease called Multiple System Atrophy that he suffered from for the past several years. He was 72. Wife 51 years, Natalie Gramata, Dacula Georgia Daughter, Kathryn, Scott Rauschenberg - Suwanee, Georgia Sons: Michael Gramata, Three Oaks, Michigan, Thomas (Tracy) Gramata, Alamo, California, James (Sara) Gramata, Chicago, Illinois. Grandchildren, Tillie Gramata (3 1/2) Tatum Gramata (1 1/2 ) First Cousins: Carol (Bob) Deucher, Parma, Ohio, Jean (Nick) Marchianno (Tolland, CT), Ed (Mary Ellen) Halko, Mentor, Ohio He was born Nov. 7, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio. Graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1955 Graduated from Loyola University, Chicago, IL in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree Taught at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland for nearly 20 years, in addition to other teaching positions in Toledo, Ohio and Elgin, Illinois. Became the first lay principal of private Catholic girls high school, Lourdes-St. Stephen in 1970 , and in 1971 became administrator of Erieview Catholic High School. Don put his family first ahead of anything else. An extremely social person, he loved life and he enjoyed meeting people. He would tell everyone how proud he was of his children and he went above and beyond making sacrifices for them throughout his entire life. He was a voracious reader and an avid Scrabble player. He also enjoyed taking photographs and spending time with family and friends. Member, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Winder, GA In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Emory University Movement Disorders Program, and should be mailed to: Dr. Stewart Factor, Wesley Woods Health Center, 1841 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329. Visitation, Thursday, January 7 from 7-9 pm at Flanigan's Funeral Home at 4400 South Lee Street. Funeral Mass, Friday 10 am at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder, Georgia.
01/02/2010	Mr. Richard Paul Flindt Gibson, age 29, of Grayson, GA passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010. He is survived by: parents, Pam and Rick Gibson, Grayson, GA; sisters, Amanda Larizza, Grayson, GA and Emily Chen, Athens, GA; grandparents, Horace Gibson, Grayson, GA and Paul Kurth, Cuyahoga Falls, OH; son, Xander Gibson, age 6; daughter, Alexis Gibson, age 9; and several cousins. Mr. Gibson was born June 6, 1980 in DeKalb County, GA. He received his education from South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, GA. He worked for Salloum Construction Co. in Athens, GA. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Snellville. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/02/2010	Mr. Jim “Hot Rod” Romans, age 31, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010. He is survived by: father, Alton Romans, Morganton, GA; mother, Sandra Rainey Romans, Buford, GA; step father, Darrell Ely, Buford, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Tia and Bo Marsingill, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Wendy Romans, Buford, GA; grandmother, Betty Simpson, Acworth, GA; two nephews, Jacob Romans and Joshua Romans; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Romans was born January 11, 1978 in Cobb County, GA. He received his education and graduated in 1996 from Berkmar High School in Lilburn, GA. He was an avid racing fan, baseball fan and football fan. He attended Buford Church of God in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
01/01/2010	Mr. Dorsey Cook, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by: wife, Nettie Lois Tatum Cook and daughter, Mary Evelyn Cook. He is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Velisa and Mitch Partello, Douglasville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Joy Cook, Cumming, GA; five grandchildren, Kala Partello, Kyle Partello, Dillin Cook, Sabrina Cook and Charlotte Cook; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Mr. Cook was born November 6, 1927 in Forsyth County, GA. He was a retired mechanic. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Pete Martin and Rev. Wayne Thomason officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
01/01/2010	Mr. Eugene Russell “Gene” Porter, age 72, of Loganville, GA passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by: parents, Russell and Montrella Brown Porter; and brother, Ray Porter. He is survived by: sisters, Mardell Whitley, Loganville, GA, Ruth Peevy, Lawrenceville, GA, Shirley Roebuck, Buford, GA, Doris Spain, Grayson, GA, Evelyn Boyette, Monroe, GA and Marjorie Holbrooks, Loganville, GA; brothers, Clarence Porter, Loganville, GA and Raleigh Porter, Loganville, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; a very special friend, Geraldine McCabe; and his pet partner, “Jett Jett”. Mr. Porter was born February 19, 1937 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a retired supervisor for the City of Lawrenceville, Street Department. He was a Mason and a member of the Smyrna Masonic Lodge 323 F & AM. Gene was a Shriner and a member of the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta, GA and a member of the Scottish Rite in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Duncan Creek Congregational Church in Buford, GA. Entombment will be in Gwinnett Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/31/2009	Mrs. Patricia Poss McElhannon, age 65, of Toccoa, GA and formerly of Monroe, GA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Robert Stanley McElhannon, Jr.; and son, Sammy Wilson. She is survived by: daughters, Susan Wilson, Barbara Lanton, Becky Smith and Pam Guiney; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Sue Marchman, Mary Poss and Dorothy Poss; brothers, William Poss, Bill Poss and Eddie Poss; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. McElhannon was born April 25, 1944 in Fulton County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Suwanee First Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Truman Humphries officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/31/2009	Mr. Troy Marquis Dasher, Jr., age 89, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009. He is survived by: wife of sixty-two years, Mrs. Cecilia Cleland Dasher, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Bill Carter, Norcross, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Beverly Dasher, Orlando, FL and Peter Dasher, Decatur, GA; granddaughter, Kate Dasher, Orlando, FL; grandson, Billy and Jennifer Carter, Denver, CO; sister, Edith Dasher Manning, Decatur, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Dasher was born June 18, 1920 in Fulton County, GA. He was a graduate of Commercial High School in Atlanta, GA. He was a Marine and served in World War II at the invasion of Okinawa on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945. On May 31, he was wounded and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a retired purchasing agent for Texaco after thirty-eight years of service. He was a Mason and Shriner and a member of the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta, GA. He was an active member of the Wally Byam Airstream Caravan Club International. He was a member and elder of the Buford Presbyterian Church in Buford, GA. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. John Roark officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buford Presbyterian Church or to the Salvation Army in memory of Troy M. Dasher, Jr.
12/30/2009	Emmett D. Cooper, 51, Cincinnati, a kind and gentle soul, passed on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at 6:15 p.m. in Georgia, following a long illness. Emmett was the son of the late Dickson B. and Corliss R. Cooper. A graduate of National Trail High School in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, Emmett went on to graduate from Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, with a bachelor’s degree in Park Resources and Leisure Services. During his time at Marshall, Emmett was in the U. S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, and was a Founding Father and much beloved member of the Marshall University Theta Omicron chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Emmett also claimed Eagle Scout status, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America, a rank that once attained is held for life. Emmett continued to be active in his education, and was on track to have completed a degree in information technology this year from Kaplan University. Emmett served his country with honor and distinction as a Captain in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division, the famed “Screaming Eagles,” stationed at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, and at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. After his military service, Emmett pursued his long-time interest in computers as an information technology (IT) specialist in several posts in the private sector. He worked in inventory quality control and IT for Givaudan, the world’s largest company in the flavor and fragrance industry; at Proctor and Gamble, again in IT; and at Sara Lee, where after his work he retired as a remote support analyst in IT. Emmett loved music, and playing guitar, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, any activity involving computers, and his friends. He will be greatly missed by those many friends and family. Emmett is survived by two daughters, Samantha and Jennifer, both of Loveland, Ohio; a sister, Mary (Bob) Clark of Richmond, Indiana; a brother, James (Evelyn) Ross of Buford, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends will gather Saturday January 30, 2010 at 1:00pm for a social remembrance and a celebration service of Emmett's life will follow at 2:30pm at the HAY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION CENTER , 7312 Beechmont Ave Anderson Twp., Ohio, 45230. Phone: 513-231-3737. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.hayfuneralhome.com
12/29/2009	Mrs. Vinnie Lee Puckett Wallace, age 95, of Flowery Branch, GA and the Friendship Community passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Frank E. Wallace. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Ida Jane and Jimmy Major, Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Jennifer and Lawrence Thomas, Villa Rica, GA, Joy Lee and Mark Winfrey, Canton, GA and Jim and Selena Major, Flowery Branch, GA; great grandchildren, Jonathan Gurr, Jordan Gurr and Brittany Bannister; two great great-grandchildren, Preston Bannister and Aden Bannister; nieces, Martha Hodges, Brinson, GA, Donna Cooper and Vicki Butler; nephew and niece, Dr. Ben and Sandra Wofford, Marietta, GA; long-time friend and caregiver, Vernell Allen; several cousins; and a host of friends and former students. Mrs. Wallace was born August 17, 1914 in Hall County, GA. She was the daughter of the late Bartow and Ida Pairlee Williams Puckett. She was the oldest of five generations. She was a graduate of Flowery Branch High School, attended Piedmont College and the University of Georgia, and graduated from Oglethorpe College. She was retired after thirty-eight years of service as an elementary school teacher where she taught at Harmony Elementary School. After retirement, she also retired from Gwinnett Hospital System as a ward clerk. She was a member of the Gwinnett County Retired Teachers Association. She was the oldest member of Friendship Community Baptist Church. She stayed in contact with many of her former students through cards and phone calls. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Byrd and Mr. Dale Jones officiating. Interment and graveside service will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA with Rev. James McNeil officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/29/2009	Mrs. Lula Mae Samples Smith, age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. She was the widow of the late Mr. Levi Smith. She was also preceded in death by: parents, Noah and Lula Jane Samples; sisters, Allene Gilbert, Lee Clara Holtzclaw, Ruby Stewart, Effie Mullinax, and Edith Pruitt; brother, Noah T. Samples, Jr. She is survived by: daughters, Mrs. Mardell Smith Hogan, Flowery Branch, GA and Joan Smith, Flowery Branch, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Smith, Flowery Branch, GA, Noah and Pam Smith, Dahlonega, GA and Franklin and Jane Smith, Danielsville, GA; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Eula Jean Shadburn, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Smith was born November 2, 1924 and was a native of Forsyth County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn and Rev. Noah Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
12/25/2009	Mr. Gregory Allen Herring, age 55, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Herring. Greg is survived by: his mother, Hilda Herring; brother, David Herring and sister-in-law, Ginny Herring, all of Buford, GA; and brother, Mike Herring and sister-in-law, Gail Herring of Hull, GA; and also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Greg was a 1972 graduate of North Gwinnett High School where he was voted “most popular” and “wittiest” by his classmates. He enjoyed a thirty plus year career as a hair stylist in Gwinnett County. He was a member of the Suwanee United Methodist Church. Visitation with Greg’s family will be conducted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Flanigan Funeral Home, 4400 South Lee Street, Buford, GA 30518 (770-932-1133). Funeral and burial will be conducted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Suwanee United Methodist Church, 603 Scales Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770-945-8041) with Rev. Pat Southerland and Rev. Leah Cunningham officiating and with interment in the church cemetery.
12/25/2009	Mr. Kenneth Ray “Tom” Davis, age 71, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009. His parents, Cleburne and Bessie Coggins Davis, preceded him in death. He is survived by: wife of thirty-two years, Sandra K. Davis, Sugar Hill, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Patty Wilson, Sugar Hill, GA, Penny Watson, Sugar Hill, GA, Lisa Richard, Buford, GA and Dana and Greg Davenport, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Jeremy Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Hannah Watson, and Ansley Davenport; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Carol Kirk, Marietta, GA and Jasper and Beth Kirk, Roswell, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Davis was born February 19, 1938 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1956 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA. He was retired from Eastman Kodak after twenty-five years of service. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Southerland officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
12/24/2009	Mrs. Luz A. Moreira, age 78, of Talmo, GA passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009. She is survived by: children, Elena Carballo, Carlos Ravlirez, Zoila Ravlirez and Antonio Moreira; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.
12/23/2009	Mr. David W. Hortman, age 69, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. His parents, Horace and Susie Hortman, preceded him in death. He is survived by: wife of twenty-seven years, Joy Smith Hortman, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Yvette and Colin Arthur, Colorado; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Elaine Hortman, Flowery Branch, GA and Wandell and Trish Hortman, Flowery Branch, GA; six grandchildren, Casey, Michael, Jake, Rachel, Ben and Mathew; one great grandson, James Chandler Hortman; sister, Carolyn Everett, Doerun, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, James Hortman, Doerun, GA; Glenn and Sandra Hortman, Doerun, GA; brother-in-law, Earl Fletcher, Sylvester, GA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James Thomas and Dorothy Pass Smith, Carnesville, GA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Robbin Smith, Flowery Branch, GA and David and Jane Smith, Flowery Branch, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Hortman was born March 9, 1940 in Colquitt County, GA. He was a 1957 graduate of Doerun High School in Doerun, GA and he attended Abraham Baldwin College. He was owner of Buford Auto Machine Shop. He was a mason and a member of the Buford Masonic Lodge No. 292 F. & A.M. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Buford, GA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Garner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be a reception following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 3219 Bethlehem Church Road, Buford, GA 30518 in memory of David Hortman.
12/22/2009	Joanne Hannah Shomake was taken into the arms of a loving God on 12/22/2009. Although he pulled her freshman pigtails as a Buford High senior, her husband Don was smitten upon seeing her all grown up at the Suwanee Square Dance. She knew she had him when see wore the blue velvet dress on their first date; they were married within a year. She followed him through several moves, finally settling on the wooded family property where she lived happily for 32 years, raising three kids who didn’t deserve her and a husband who did. Joanne loved helping people as a clerk at Rich’s although her credit card bill was often more than her paycheck. She was one of the first helpers at Buford First Baptist’s preschool program where all of the children adopted her as Mimi, a title she carried with all of her grandchildren. Beautiful, kind and sweet hearted, she was well loved and respected by all; her loss is devastating to those who knew her best. Joanne was a 1958 graduate of Buford High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford where she was also a member of the Upper Room Sunday School Class. Joanne is survived by: husband, Don, son-in-law and daughter, Keith and Lynne Speed; son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Lisa Shomake; and grandchildren, Kacie, Ryan and Anna Speed and Hannah and Frances Shomake. Extended family includes: brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Carolyn Hannah, Gary and Joyce Hannah, and Tony and Lynn Hannah; and sisters and brother-in-law, Patsy Hannah and Kathy and Johnny Frady; brother-in-law, Mike Shoemake; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Bernice Hannah; in-laws, Clyde and Annie Jo Shomake; and youngest son, Craig Shomake. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. until time of service. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1925 Century Boulevard, N.E., Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345 in memory of Joanne Shomake.
12/22/2009	Mrs. Juanita Hubbard Poole, age 90, of Buford, GA and a resident of Golden Living Medical Arts Center in Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Esco B. Poole; and sons, Bobby S. Anglin and Danny C. Anglin. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Raymond Young, Kennesaw, GA and Brenda Poole Wilkerson, Sugar Hill, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Judy Anglin, Buford, GA, Larry R. Anglin, Virginia Beach, VA and William B. Poole, Monroe, GA; six grandchildren, Pamela A. Clack, Monroe, GA, Robbie Anglin, Alicia A. Gunter, Gulf Breeze, FL, Tony C. Anglin, Hilton Head, SC, Angela Anglin, and Gary Anglin; two great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Bobbie June Hubbard, Cumming, GA; half-brother and his wife, William A. “Bill” Anglin, Jr. and Iris Anglin, Buford, GA; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Poole was born May 26, 1919 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Buford Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Edward Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
12/22/2009	Mr. George N. Roberts, age 92, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. He is survived by: wife of seventy-three years, Mrs. Ovice Stephens Roberts, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice R. and Rennis Brown, Buford, GA and Joann and Jim Pitts, Canton, GA; son, Jerry Roberts, Dahlonega, GA; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Bonnie and Lonia Roberts, Buford, GA; sisters, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Buford, GA and Lucille Maddox, Flowery Branch, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Roberts was born January 26, 1917 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA after twenty-eight years of service and was a member of the U. A. W. Local 10. He was a member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Old Suwanee Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Suwanee Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/20/2009	Mr. Durwin Anthony Schofield, age 41, of Stockbridge, GA died on Sunday, December 20, 2009 in an automobile accident in Winder, GA. He was born October 20, 1968 to the late Robert Schofield and Joann Schofield. He was a graduate of Stockbridge High School, Class of 1986. He is survived by: wife, Sheron J. Schofield, Winder, GA; step sons, Dustan Davidson, Camp Lejeune, NC and Jacob Davidson, Winder, GA; mother, Joann Schofield, Stockbridge, GA; brother, Danny Lee Schofield, Stockbridge, GA; sister, Debbie Brice, Franklin, GA; brother-in-law, Darrel Brice; niece, Jenalee Brice; nephew, Matthew Brice, Franklin, GA; great niece, Kaitlyn; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Evangel Temple Bible Church in Rex, GA.
12/20/2009	Mrs. Mary Greeson Edwards, age 86, Duluth, GA passed away on Sunday December 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Douglas R. Edwards; parents: Charles & Della Nichols Greeson; sisters: Odessa Donovan: Agnes Pruitt; & brother: Dewitt Greeson. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Edwards Morda, Suwanee, GA: son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Craig & Linda Edwards, Sugar Hill, GA; Grandchildren, Lyndsey Morda, Stephanie Morda, Joey Edwards, Joshua Edwards, Blake Edwards, Brooke Edwards, & Juleah Cruz Edwards. Great grandchildren, Maile Edwards, & Samuel Blake Edwards several nieces nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Edwards was born on July 22, 1923 in Gwinnett County, GA, She was a 1941 a graduate of Buford High School, and was the Valedictorian of her class She retired from C.D.C Center in Atlanta as an Executive Secretary. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the First Baptist Church, of Duluth, GA & served as President of the Triple L.Club. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 23, 2009 at 1:00P.M. at the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, with Rev. Keith Murdock officiating Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday December 22, 2009 from 6 until 8P.M.
12/19/2009	Mr. Kent Pierce, age 52, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He is survived by: wife of twenty-nine years, Dawn Gillespie Pierce, Buford, GA; daughter, Ashley Margaret Pierce, Buford, GA; son, Bradley Kent Pierce, Buford, GA; granddaughter, Anslee Mae Pierce, Gainesville, GA; father and step mother, Clovis and Mary Jo Pierce, Kinards, SC; mother, Winnie Pierce, Aiken, SC; brother and sister-in-law, William and Lisa Jo Pierce, Sarasota, FL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Jeff Lamberson, Columbia, SC and Julia and Glen Prisco, Aiken, SC; mother-in-law, Margaret H. Gillespie, Cincinnati, OH; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Pierce was born October 31, 1957 in Nashville, TN. He was a 1976 graduate of Saint Angela Academy in Aiken, SC and was a 1980 graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was founder and co-owner of Clean Air and Refrigerant in Norcross, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at The Springs Church, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA with Rev. Rick Goodspeed. Interment will be at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Springs Church for specific use for Camp Glisson or starter fund for his granddaughter’s educational fund.
12/19/2009	Mr. Tom Ed Robinson, age 77, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, E.E. (East) and Inez Robinson; and brothers, Ralph E. Robinson and Frank Robinson. He is survived by: wife of twenty-four years, Diane W. Robinson, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Tommy Hughes, Buford, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Eddy Robinson, Buford, GA and Tim and Angela Robinson, Buford, GA; eight grandchildren, Joe and Jenae Hughes, Adam and Rebecca Hughes, Jonas Robinson, Sarah Robinson, Taylor Robinson, April Queen, Amanda and Harrison Smith and Ty and Bethany Robinson; twelve great grandchildren, Lillie Phillips, Joshua Wheeler East Robinson, Sydney Queen, Shane Queen, Stratton Queen, Walt Smith, Skylar Smith, Macalister Smith, Sadie Smith, Timothy Robinson, Tyler Robinson and Ella Robinson; sister, Ernestine Beard, Buford, GA; first cousin, Donald Robinson, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Robinson was born January 29, 1932 in Buford, Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1951 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA. He was an automobile agent with Robinson Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile Dealership. He was a member of Sugar Hill Golf Association and he was an avid golfer. He was a member of Buford Masonic Lodge No. 292 F & AM. He was a member of Buford First United Methodist Church in Buford, GA. He had been retired for several years and he enjoyed spending time with his family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Buford First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gerry M. Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Buford First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 285 East Main Street, P.O. Box 329, Buford, GA 30515-0329 in memory of Tom Ed Robinson.
12/18/2009	Mr. Michael Smith, age 60, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. He is survived by: sons, Adam Smith, Metairie, LA and Keith Smith, McDonough, GA; children’s mother, B.J. Smith, Metairie, LA; grandchildren, Kevin Smith, Jordan Smith and Daniel Smith; sisters, Delores Walters, Norcross, GA and Terry Clemons, Conyers, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until time of service.
12/17/2009	Mrs. Eunice May Gould Jones, age 80, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Tom DiMarzio, Sugar Hill, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Laura Jones, Flower Mound, TX, Geoffrey and Sue Kubu-Jones, Santa Rosa, CA and Douglas Jones, London, England; five grandchildren; sisters, Pearl Kelsey, Isle of Wight, England and Coral Pritchard, France. Mrs. Jones was born January 31, 1929 in Southampton, England. She was a homemaker. She was of the Christian Faith. Beloved mother and grandmother, she touched the hearts of all that she met with her gentle manner, kind words and sweet disposition. Eunice will be remembered as one of those special people that you rarely meet. She is missed beyond words and loved beyond measure. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. John DeGuido officiating.
12/17/2009	Mr. Dale Martin, age, 52 of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday December 17, 2009. Mr Martin was preceded in death by his parents: John & Irene Martin. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Amber & Rick Ramsier; Lawrenceville, GA Step-children, Dustin Blevins; Buford, GA Daniel Moore; Buford, GA brother & sister-in-law, Melvin & Linda Martin; Buford, GA uncle Ben & Mary Martin; Oakwood, GA aunts Mrs. Bill Goss; Oakwood, GA and Mrs. Bell Cash; Atlanta, GA two nieces, one nephew, several cousins. Mr. Martin was born on March 30, 1957 in Buford, GA He was a 1975 Graduate of North Gwinnett High School, He was a cabinet maker and of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 20, 2009 at 2:00P.M. at the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4P.M - 8P.M.
12/17/2009	Mrs. Mary Ann Zinsmaster Thompson, age 71, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Robert J. Thompson; and parents, Raymond and Irene Zinsmaster. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Liz and Mike Hausser, Suwanee, GA and Carolyn Fey, Shirley, NY; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Karen Thompson, West Babylon, NY and Michael and Cindy Thompson, Ronkonkoma, NY; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane Liberi and Larry Kresin, Canton, MI and Florence and Doug Nesaw, Sewickley, PA; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Dianne Zinsmaster, Evans City, PA and Raymond and Linda Zinsmaster, Castle Rock, CO; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Thompson was born March 19, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA. She was a 1956 graduate of Avalon High School in Avalon, PA. She was a homemaker, a former bank teller with Union National Bank in Pittsburgh, PA and also worked for Estes Lauder in Melville, NY. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Golden Gators Club. She enjoyed exercise with the group at George Pierce Park Community Center in Suwanee, GA. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA where she was also a Eucharist Minister. She was an avid gardener, loved reading and loved animals especially her cat, “Sammy”. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, neighbors and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan B. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation or to the Humane Society in memory of Mary Ann Thompson.
12/17/2009	Mrs. Ellen Venable Wells, age 84, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Jesse Wells; son, Stephen Wells; parents, Robert Venable and Lula Bell Brogdon Venable. She is survived by: son, Kenneth N. Wells, Buford, GA; daughter-in-law, Jane Dodd Wells Palmer, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Mike and Lenora Wells, Buford, GA; Cody Wells, Chicago, IL, Chris and Crystal Wells, Lawrenceville, GA and Nick Palmer, Buford, GA; great grandchildren, Lauren Wells, Abbigail Wells, Rebecka Wells, Stephen Wells and Ashli Burk; and several cousins. Mrs. Wells was born November 9, 1925 and was a native of Gwinnett County, GA. She was a graduate of Sugar Hill High School where she was salutatorian of her class. She was a retired office manager from Wells Concrete Co. in Rest Haven, GA. Mrs. Wells was a member of First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle and Dr. Richard Mark Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/14/2009	Mrs. Nan Pirkle Painter, age 75, of Cleveland, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husbands, Gary Thornhill and Perry Painter; parents, Alverlee and Olene Pirkle; and brother, Royce Pirkle. She is survived by: sons and daughter-in-law, Rhett Thornhill, Buford, GA and Blake and Chasty Thornhill, North Carolina; granddaughter, Emily Thornhill, Cleveland, GA; sister-in-law, Hazel Pirkle, Buford, GA; and several cousins. Mrs. Painter was born November 20, 1934 in Georgia. She was a 1951 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA. She was retired from C & S Bank in Buford, GA. She was a member of Buford Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Edward Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/13/2009	Mr. W. Glyndon Brown, age 85, of Buford, GA (Ivy Creek Community) passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents: Gordon & Erma Burel Brown; Step-mother Bert Hall Brown; Sisters Dorothy Brown Brand; Rosalee Brown Blount; Brother Jerry Brown; & Son-in-law Benny Sloan. He is survived by his wife, of 66 years Wylena W. Brown, Buford GA; Daughters and son-in-law, Gayle & Dennis Strickland, Auburn GA; Elaine Sloan, Buford, GA; Son & Daughter-in-law, Dan & Robin Brown, Lawrenceville, GA; Grandchildren; Steve Strickland, Paige Born, Jon Strickland, Scott Sloan, Chris Sloan, Amber Brown, & John Brown, 6 Great grandchildren, & Aunt Florene Burel Pugh, Buford, GA; several sisters- in-laws, and brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews & cousins. Mr. Brown was born on April 21, 1924 in Gwinnett County GA, He received his education at Dacula School, Mr. Brown was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant, in Doraville after 30 years of service, and was a member of the UAW local 10. Mr. Brown was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist church in Buford GA. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 1:00P.M. at the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Brown, & Dr. Jim Ferguson, officiating. Interment will follow at Ivy Creek Baptist church cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-8P.M. and on Wednesday, from 11:00A.M. until funeral time.
12/10/2009	Mr. Phillip “Robin” Evoy, age 51, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by: father, Charles P. Evoy; mother, Mary Blanche Evoy; and brother, Charles “Butch” Evoy. He is survived by: daughter, Meagan F. Evoy, Lithia Springs, GA; brother, William Thomas Evoy, Maysville, GA; mother of his daughter, Tracy F. Barnes, Houston, TX; and several nieces and cousins. Mr. Evoy was born July 17, 1958 in Guam. He was a 1976 graduate of Bullitt County Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY. He was a painter. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Tracy Barnes will give the eulogy. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/08/2009	Scott Chapman, 59, of Gainesville died on Tuesday, December 8th. Scott died after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Scott was born in Hagerstown MD. His parents, Robert and Helen Chapman, and two brothers, James and Robert, preceded him in death. Scott’s siblings include sisters Cathy Odom (Ray) of Meridian, MS; Helen Palmer of Cheshire, CT; Dale Chapman-Wakeman (Will) of Roswell, GA; Doris Allen of Dacula, GA.; and 12 nieces and nephews. His children are Scott, Jr. (Donna) of Buffalo, NY, James of Kennesaw, and Chrissy of Chattanooga. Scott also leaves behind many close friends in the Gainesville area and abroad. Scott graduated from Georgia State University and worked for both Radio Shack and Liberty Mutual. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville on Saturday, December 12th, at 2 p.m. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Stephens Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, GA.
12/08/2009	Mrs. Ethel Crowe Ethridge, age 87, of Dacula, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband of fifty-eight years, Rev. D. T. “Dave” Ethridge; and daughter, Shirley Ethridge Bailey. She is survived by: daughter, Opal Ethridge, Dacula, GA; son and daughter-in-law, David Ethridge, Jr. and Priscilla Ethridge, Panama City, FL; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Edsel and Ruby Jones Crowe, Jefferson, GA; sister, Ida Crowe White, Buchanan, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Ethridge was born June 16, 1922 in Forsyth County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Campbell and Rev. Frank Whitmire officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
12/07/2009	Ms. Pat Ricci, age 63, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away of Monday, December 7, 2009. She is survived by: daughter, Janet Ricci, Stone Mountain, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Crystal Ricci, Maysville, GA, Joseph and Lori Ricci, Buford, GA and Anthony and Kelly Ricci, Plainville, MA; eleven grandchildren; sisters, Paula Taylor, Dedham, MA and Eileen Munzert, Marshfield, MA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and former husband, Anthony Ricci, Jr., Dedham, MA. Ms. Ricci was born November 28, 1946 Suffix County, MA. She was an office manager. She was of the Catholic Faith. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Deacon Bill Speed officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
12/07/2009	Mr. James E. Peacock, age 74, of Dacula, GA passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. He is survived by: wife of fifty-two years, Agnes Holman Peacock, Dacula, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Perry Luthi, Dacula, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Rosemary Peacock, Dacula, GA, Reggie Peacock, Dacula, GA and Randy and Belinda Peacock, Bethlehem, GA; seven grandchildren, Laura Coley, Brent Luthi, Heather Luthi, Michael Peacock, Michelle Peacock, Lee Peacock, and Adam Peacock; two great grandchildren, Marissa Coley and Lilly Luthi; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Grace and Dwayne Barnes, Hampton, GA and Eva Mae Mathis, McDonough, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Peacock was born July 6, 1935 in Moultrie, GA. He received his education from Moultrie School System and he was a 1975 graduate of DeKalb College with a Business Administration Degree. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a retired industrial electrician from Lucent Technologies after twenty-six years of service. He was an avid baseball fan. He was a member of Buford Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Edward Davenport officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
12/04/2009	Mrs. Joyce Bennett Harrison, age 76, of Buford, GA and the Ivy Creek Community passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Jonce and Clara Bell Pruett Bennett; and sisters, Dorothy Bennett Parker, Marie Bennett Puckett and Mardell Bennett. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Ricky Parker, Auburn, GA; grandchildren, Lee Parker, Auburn, GA, Lynn and Jeff Blackerby, Loganville, GA and Laren and Stephanie Parker, Auburn, GA; eight great grandchildren, sister, Bonnie Bennett Wheeler, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Peggy Bennett, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Harrison was born August 7, 1933 in Gwinnett County, GA. She received her education at Sugar Hill High School in Sugar Hill, GA. She was a caregiver for the elderly. She was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in the Ivy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
12/02/2009	Mr. Eddie Lee, age 45, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. His father, Robert R. Lee, preceded him in death. He is survived by: wife of twenty-one years, Michelle Turner Lee, Suwanee, GA; daughter, Megan Lee, Suwanee, GA; son, Brandon Lee, Suwanee, GA; step mother, Wanda Lee, Jacksonville, FL; mother, Judy Carson, Tarrytown, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Debby Dubois, St. Augustine, FL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Teresa Turner, St. Augustine, FL; mother-in-law, Shirley and Larry Lee, Palatka, FL; father-in-law, Bill Turner, Palatka, FL; niece, Danielle Dubois, St. Augustine, FL; nephew, Houston Turner, Stationed in San Diego, CA; grandmother, Annette Barber, Jacksonville, FL; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Lee was born January 19, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL. He was a 1982 graduate of Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, FL and a 1985 graduate of DeVry Institute of Atlanta. He was employed with AT&T as an operations manager for the past twenty-four years. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. He was a member of the Sugarloaf United Methodist Church in Duluth, GA. He was a devoted husband and father and loved being surrounded with lots of family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Sugarloaf United Methodist Church, 1795 Old Peachtree Road, Duluth, GA 30097 with Rev. Kerry Lauria, Minister of Congregational Care, officiating. The family appreciates any expressions of condolences and or contributions to the Megan and Brandon Lee Educational Fund, Michelle Lee, Trustee, c/o Sun Trust Bank, in memory of Robert Edward “Eddie” Lee.
11/30/2009	Mrs. Ethel Davis Richards, age 83, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by: her first husband, Rev. Grady Junior Richards. She is survived by: husband of three years, Mr. Ed Pattillo, Gillsville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and John Feagins, Hoschton, GA and Diana and Gary Weatherby, Austell, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Manuel and Paula Richards, Commerce, GA and Randy Trin and Anita Richards, Bowdon, GA; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Grace Davis, Buford, GA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rev. Don and Catherine Richards, Loganville, GA and Vernon and Judy Richards, Woodstock, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Richards was born May 19, 1926 in Georgia. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church in Hoschton, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Shadburn and Rev. Robert Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/29/2009	Mr. Triston L. Sadler, age 18, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009. He is survived by: father, Gary Sadler, Hoschton, GA; mother, Sharon Sadler, Gainesville, GA; brothers, Brandon Brayboy, Buford, GA and T. C. Bailey, Gainesville, GA; sisters, Brooklynn Sadler, Texas and Jada Sadler, Texas; grandparents, Sanford and Linda Dunahoo, Atlanta, GA; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mr. Sadler was born January 19, 1991 and was a native of Buford, GA. He was an eleventh grade student at Buford High School in Buford, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Betty Sue Earls officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/27/2009	Mrs. Geneva Cooper Kennedy, age 81, of Hoschton, GA and the Mt. Moriah Community passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Byron Kennedy, parents, Cleve and Daisy Spain Cooper; and brothers, G. C. Cooper, Jr., Cecil Cooper, and Jimmy Cooper. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Linda Grace Kennedy Atkins and husband, Carl Atkins, Jr., Flowery Branch, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Doyle Kennedy and Sandra Kennedy, Auburn, GA and Dennis Lane Kennedy and Deborah Kennedy, Mt. Airy, GA; grandchildren, David Carl Atkins, Flowery Branch, GA, Joseph Darrell Kennedy, Winder, GA, Randy Byron Kennedy, Mt. Airy, GA, Christopher Dale Kennedy, Mt. Airy, GA, Tracy Eric Kennedy, Winder, GA, Heather Renee Gerrin, Mt. Airy, GA, and Theresa Melinda Kennedy, Mt. Airy, GA; eleven great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ottis and Mary Cooper, California; sister-in-law, Kathryn Cooper, Chestnut Mountain, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Kennedy was born February 18, 1928 and was a native of Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Hoschton, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Barney Williams and Rev. Sammy Everett officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
11/23/2009	Mr. Ricky G. Garmon, age 55, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009. He is survived by wife, Kirsten Lis Mygil, Buford, GA; brothers, Bobby Garmon, Alpharetta, GA and Billy Garmon. Mr. Garmon was born November 6, 1953 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a warehouse manager. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at North Atlanta Memorial Park in Doraville, GA.
11/22/2009	Mr. Michael A. Tatum, age 51, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by: mother, Virginia Westbrooks Tatum; and brother Cleo Lamar Tatum. He is survived by: father and step mother, Cleo and Jo Ann Tatum, Buford, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Billy and Sharon Tatum, Hoschton, GA and Bobby Tatum, Sugar Hill, GA; nieces, Sonja Norman, Kristie O’Rouke, Chelsa Tatum, and Carla Tatum Raffield; nephews, Jeremy L. Tatum, Joseph Tatum and Gregory Tatum; and several aunts, uncles, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Mr. Tatum was born February 28, 1958 in Gwinnett County, GA. He worked for General Motors in Doraville, GA for thirteen years and he was also a floral designer. He was a member of Meadow Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Meadow Baptist Church, 1446 Calvin Davis Circle, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 with Rev. Don Shockley and Rev. Edward Davenport officiating and with remains being placed in state at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/22/2009	Mr. Lyman “Bug” Dollar, age 74, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He is survived by: wife of fifty-three years, Mrs. Katherine Thrasher Dollar, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Keith Jones, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Kip Jones, Buford, GA and Kory Jones, Buford, GA; sister, Dorothy Dollar Jones, Buford, GA; special brother, Billy “Barlow” Bennett, Buford, GA; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Pat Thrasher, Buford, GA and Tillman Thrasher, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Dollar was born August 26, 1935 and was a native of Buford, GA. He was retired from the City of Buford Water Department after thirty years of service and he also worked for Bona Allen Company for twenty years. Mr. Dollar was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Fowler and Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/21/2009	Mr. John D. Brown, age 58, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Lester and Kathleen Brown. He is survived by: sons and daughter-in-law, Brad and Tara Brown, Rome, GA and Bryan Brown, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Travis Brown, Dylan Brown, Logan Brown and Devin Brown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vera Ashworth, Buford, GA; Dorothy and Stanley Smith, Cumming, GA and Mae and Allen Sudderth, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, David and Betty Tuck Brown, Braselton, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Brown was born February 22, 1951 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a former employee of Ryder Company and was in the tire industry. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
11/21/2009	Mrs. Justine “Nanny” Brown, age 93, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Woodrow Brown; son, Ricky Brown; daughters, Linda Brown Johnson and Barbara Brown Goldberg; and son-in-law, Larry Samples. She is survived by: daughter, Patricia Brown Samples, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Sheila Brown, Jefferson, GA and Mark and Beverly Brown, Buford, GA; daughter-in-law, Brenda Richey Brown, Buford, GA; ten grandchildren, Rodney Brown, Chris and Beth Knowles, Trina and Tony Worley, Patric and Rhonda Knowles, Becky Davis, Brian Hughes, Sherry Hughes, Tiffany and Marcus Sentelle, Courtney Brown and Zach Brown; eleven great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; aunt, Mrs. Edith Barnes Queen, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Justine was born on August 12, 1916 in Cumming, GA. She was raised on a farm where her family grew their own food, and picked their own cotton from the fields. She attended Haw Creek School until the 8th grade. Her first job was at Lockheed, where she worked on wings of fighter planes during World War II. She was married on March 30, 1932 to Woodrow Brown. They were happily married for 26 years, until Woodrow passed away, leaving her with five young children to raise. Though never getting behind the wheel of a car, Justine always provided for her children. She worked nights at the Chicopee Lumite plant in Buford, and retired after 25 years. Most of Buford will remember her as the best biscuit maker at Hardees’s restaurant, where she was asked for by name by most of the customers. She was employed for 20 years and during that time she won first place in a biscuit–making competition. She was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist church, where you could find her every Sunday on the second pew, along with her dear friends. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She touched their lives with her sweet smile and kind words. Everyone knew her “Nanny or Ninnie” whatever the case; she treated everyone as though they were her family. She left behind a legacy for all to model, a strong godly woman who would overcome obstacles to provide for her family. She loved her family with a passion and held each dear to her heart. Although we have lost a precious treasure, heaven has gained an angel. She will be forever missed, but it is not good-bye for we will see her again. We love you Nanny. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Crocker and Rev. Arthur Southerland officiating. Interment will follow at Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.
11/21/2009	Mrs. Kathryn Jackson Stanfield, age 65, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by: father, Fred Jackson; and brother, Edmond Jackson. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Jack Cramer, Marietta, GA, Donna and David McCard, Snellville, GA and Gina and Scott Powell, Loganville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cydnee Stanfield, Woodstock, GA; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; mother, Martha Bates Jackson, Suwanee, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy Cole, Buford, GA and Doris and Kenneth Mauldin, Suwanee, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Cathi Jackson, Hartwell, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Stanfield was born January 21, 1944 in Fulton County, GA. She was retired office manager from H. D. Supply Co. in Alpharetta, GA. She was a member of West Merritt Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/20/2009	Mr. Ted Phillips, age 70, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Rufus and Wilma Castleberry Phillips; and brother, William Calvin Phillips. He is survived by: wife of forty-eight years, Mrs. Virginia Green Phillips, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Rex Martin, Buford, GA, Dawn and Steve Holman, Buford, GA and Marcie and Chris Gant, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Kristen and Joshua Darling, Kyle Martin, Karli Martin, Whitney Holman, Wesley Holman, Clay Gant and Casey Gant; sister, Evelyn Phillips Mills, St. Helena Island, SC; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Catherine Phillips, Loganville, GA and Linda and Mike Bandy, Cumming, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Phillips was born August 9, 1939 in Alpharetta, Fulton County, GA. He received his education from Milton High School in Alpharetta, GA and Duluth High School in Duluth, GA. He was a retired supervisor of residential homes. He was a member and former deacon of First Baptist Church of Buford where he was a member of the Grace Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Johnson and Rev. Bobby Nix officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Buford Building Fund in memory of Ted Phillips.
11/19/2009	Mrs. Laura Hopkins McCrea, age 45, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009. She is survived by: husband of thirteen years, Aubie McCrea, Buford, GA; daughter, Jericha McCrea, age 11 (December 28, 1998); son, Jordan McCrea, age 9 (September 11, 2000); father, William Hopkins, Tampa, FL; mother, Linda Mothershed, Loganville, GA; sister, Mary Hopkins, Snellville, GA; and several cousins. Mrs. McCrea was born October 15, 1964 in DeKalb County, GA. She was a 1983 graduate of South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Regency Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Regency Church of God, 1132 Buford Highway, N.E., Sugar Hill, GA 30518 with Pastor Terry Reece officiating. Interment will be at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Regency Church of God for Laura McCrea for the funeral fund.
11/17/2009	Mrs. Jennifer Hill, age 32, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She is survived by: husband of eleven years, Brian Hill, Lawrenceville, GA; sons, Austin Hill, Lawrenceville, GA and Joshua Hill, Lawrenceville, GA; sisters, Marie Miller, Rochester, NY and Christine Maenza, Rochester, NY; brothers, Nick Vitale, Stone Mountain, GA, Steve Maenza, Rochester, NY, and Angelo Maenza, Rochester, NY; three nephews; and one niece. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Lilburn, GA with Rev. Joe Evans officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hill Family Educational Fund, c/o Georgia Trust Bank, 2725 Mall of Georgia Boulevard, Buford, GA 30519 in memory of Jennifer Hill.
11/17/2009	Mr. Van Adams, age 61, of Gainesville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Troy and Altalene Adams; and sister, Virginia Bragg. He is survived by: wife of forty-four years, Sherry Adams, Gainesville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Deinna and Randy Jones, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Heather Adams, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Hayden Prichard, Megan Prichard, Troy Adams, Annabeth Adams, Harrison Jones and Asa Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Betty Jo Adams, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty and Ronald Dollar, Sugar Hill, GA, Bobbie and Wade Queen, Sugar Hill, GA, Pat and Harold Dowdy, Cleveland, GA, Linda and Rannie House, Buford, GA, Deborah Deaton, Buford, GA and Leisha Gearin, Sugar Hill, GA; brother-in-law, Ernest Bragg, Oakwood, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Adams was born July 13, 1948 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1966 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant after nineteen and a half years and was also a member of the U. A. W. Local 10. He was a pipe fitter and a member of the Atlanta Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 72. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Johnson and Rev. Brian Malcom officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston.
11/11/2009	Mr. Michael Pealock, age 61, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Viola Shelton Pealock; and father-in-law, Hugh Cantrell. He is survived by: wife of thirty-one years, Laura Cantrell Pealock, Suwanee, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Lisa Pealock, Winder, GA and Scott and Samantha Pealock, Commerce, GA; granddaughter, MaKayla Croy Pealock; sister, Donna Pealock Wilkes, Lumber City, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Joyce Pealock, Lawrenceville, GA and Jerry and Viola Pealock, Sugar Hill, GA; mother-in-law, Betty Cantrell, Suwanee, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clifford and Wanda Cantrell, Douglasville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Pealock was born January 22, 1948 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was retired as a welder from Vinson McDonald Industries in Lilburn, GA and was a former Suwanee Policeman in Suwanee, GA. He was an advisor for the Suwanee Police Explorers #980, a troop leader with Boy Scouts Pack #518 and a volunteer for the Red Cross. He was an avid handyman. Michael was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Ashworth officiating. Interment will follow in Peachtree Road Baptist Church Cemetery in Suwanee, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
11/14/2009	Mr. Tim N. Teagarden, age 51 of Suwanee, GA went to meet his Saviour on Saturday, November 14, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife Carla Fuller Teagarden; parents, Dwight and Joanne Teagarden, Lawrenceville, GA; sister and brother-in law, Julia and Mark Reon, Carrollton, VA; brother and sister-in-law Grant and Anne Teagarden of Santa Clara, CA; father and mother “in-love” Leonard and Arlene Fuller, Suwanee, GA, along with many other loving family members and dear friends. Tim was born in St. Louis, MO, but grew up in Waterford, MI where he graduated in 1976 from Waterford Kettering H.S. Tim’s love of music and especially saxophone led him to Michigan State University where he graduated with a BA in Music Education in 1980. Tim met Carla while at MSU and they had 29 wonderful years of a God-centered marriage. Tim’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ began at the age of six and was paramount throughout his life. He was employed for over 22 years in the Insurance Industry. Tim attended Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, GA where he participated in their music ministry. He was a talented musician and played in quartets, big bands and solo performances in both the Christian and Smooth Jazz arenas. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, GA with a visitation time at the church prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to: Touching Lives Ministry at www.touchinglives.org or Michigan State University, College of Music Advancement, 102 Music Building, East Lansing, MI 48824.
11/13/2009	Miss Carol Anita Hosch Buffington, age 57, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Lakeshia and James McKinnon, Lithonia, GA, Yosa Buffington, Atlanta, GA, and Tendai Buffington, Atlanta, GA; son, Michael Driscol, Atlanta, GA; fourteen grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Iris and William McCluskey, Dacula, GA, Pamela Buffington, Norcross, GA, Nina Buffington, Norcross, GA, Kimberly and David Taylor, Oxford, GA and Tamelia Tooks, Atlanta, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Jacqueline Anderson, Gary, IN, Ricky T. Nuckles, Atlanta, GA, Bernard and Sylvia Slayton, Atlanta, GA, Dewayne Johnson, Decatur, GA, Chris and Maryanne Nuckles, Warrenton, GA, Shelton and Joanne Slayton, Buford, GA, Toby Fox, Decatur, GA and Jeremy Johnson, Atlanta, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Miss Buffington was born September 30, 1952 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a 1971 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at Union Baptist Church with Dr. Kary Harris officiating and with remains being placed in state at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Buford City Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/11/2009	Rev. Henry Odell Tucker, of Flowery Branch, went home to his Heavenly Father on November 11, 2009. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family. He was known by most of the family as Papa. He was born on February 16, 1925 in Appleton, TN. Papa enlisted in the army in 1943 becoming a decorated World War II veteran. Although Papa’s formal service to his country ended in 1946, he devoted the rest of his life to serving others. As a bi-vocational pastor, leading numerous congregations while owning his own dry cleaning business until his retirement in 1987, Papa was able to show Christ’s love for humanity to a countless number of people. He is preceded in passing by parents, John Henry and Dessie Shaddix Tucker; brothers, Charles Leo Tucker, Sr., Louie B. Tucker and Edwin O. Tucker; and sisters, Inez T. Cantrell, Ineu T. Voss and Lurline T. Samples. Papa is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 63 years, Hazel J. Tucker; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Charlie Kinamon; granddaughter, Kristen Kinamon; grandson, Charles Kinamon; sister, Gerry T. Hayes of Atlanta; as well as many nieces and nephews. Papa was a dedicated member of North Metro First Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at North Metro First Baptist Church with Dr. Frank Cox and Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park South Cemetery in Flowery Branch, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Metro First Baptist Church in memory of Rev. Henry Odell Tucker.
11/11/2009	Alvin John Rowe, Jr., 82, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed into Glory at 3:20 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Mr. Rowe served in the Army-Air Force in both World War II and Korea, and spent his retirement years devoted to his community. He served as an elder and long-time member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church and was a North Georgia and United Methodist General Conference delegate devoted to preserve and promote Biblical doctrine in the church as well as aid to persecuted Christians world wide. His missionary work touched lives in the United States and abroad including several third world countries, ministering to the poor, feeding and clothing children, building vastly needed structures and spreading Christianity. In addition, he was an usher at his church and served on several committees including Finance, Pastor Parish Relations, Church Council and Missions. So many people loved Al, and his generosity and work will live on for years to come. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Cox Rowe, and children Rev. Alvin J. Rowe, III, Patricia LaRue Bradish and husband Michael, Kathleen Gay Gibadlo; Debra Cruce and husband Ray, Stephan Cox and wife Pam, Jeffery Cox and wife Christy as well as his grandchildren, Ryan Gibadlo and Stephanie, Andrew Gibadlo, Tamron Cole and Matt, Karin Cochran and James, Rachel Rowe, Elizabeth, Caroline, Jared, Anne, Kinsley, Briann and Kayla, and great-grand-children Hunter, Tyler and Dane Cole and Joshua Cummings (and pet Gipper.) Viewing will be held at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford, Georgia on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 3:00 to 6:00. Memorial Services will be at 2:00, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in Buford, Georgia followed by a reception a the church for family and close friends. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260, Duluth, Ga. 30097. Before he passed, Al said, “It’s not the end of the world, you know … just of me.”
11/10/2009	Mr. David Calderon Rodriquez, age 66, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. He is survived by: wife, Angela Ortiz, Hoschton, GA; sons, Aurelio Calderon, Buford, GA and David Calderon, Louisiana; daughter, Maria Aviles, Bethlehem, GA; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; five sisters; and two brothers. Mr. Rodriquez was born December 28, 1942 in Puerto Rico. He was retired from Connecticut Housing Authority as a maintenance worker. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
11/08/2009	Mr. Craig L. Golden, age 43, of Suwanee, GA passed away suddenly on Monday, November 9, 2009. He is survived by: wife of twenty years, Elena Golden, Suwanee, GA; sons, Benjamin “Ben” Golden, Suwanee, GA and Austin Golden, Suwanee, GA; parents, John and Gail Golden, Castle Rock, CO; brother and sister-in-law, Cory and Amber Golden, Holly Springs, NC; aunts and uncles, Pat and Doug Devine, Cedar Park, TX and Judie and Gene Devine, Alexander City, AL; aunt, Marguerite Teslow, Brooklyn Center, MN; uncle and aunt, Charles W. and Jolene Golden, Fayetteville, GA; nieces, Grace Golden and Ava Golden, Holly Springs, NC; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Martha Burton, Jefferson, GA; sister-in-law, Belinda Nichols, Jefferson, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brian and Trish Burton, Denver, CO; niece, Hannah Nichols; nephews, Tyler King and Tanner Burton; and several cousins. Mr. Golden was born June 25, 1966 in Birmingham, AL. He was a 1984 magna cum laude graduate of Brookwood High School in Snellville, GA and a 1988 summa cum laude graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA with a degree in Business and Finance. He played baseball while attending Mercer University. He was an executive vice president with Waffle House, Inc. in Norcross, GA. He was a coach for the Gwinnett Football League and Greater Gwinnett Baseball League. He was an avid sports fan and loved baseball. He was a member of Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA. Craig was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend and he will be greatly missed and always remembered. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Shadowbrook Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Gwinnett Football League in memory of Craig Golden.
11/08/2009	Mr. Scott H. Ledford, age 43, of Braselton, GA passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009. He is survived by: parents, Harold and Sue Beavers Ledford, Buford, GA; brother, Steve Ledford, Buford, GA; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. Mr. Ledford was born June 25, 1966 in DeKalb County, GA. He was a 1984 graduate of Bradley County High School in Cleveland, TN. He was owner of Body Plex in Oakwood, GA. He was a member of 12 Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Edward Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/08/2009	Mr. Billy D. White, age 55, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009. He is survived by: wife of fifteen years, Mrs. Jo H. White, Sugar Hill, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, West and Heather White, Hattiesburg, MS and Conner White, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter, Brooke White, Florence, MS; grandchildren, Pyper White and Levi White; sisters and brothers-in-law, Modena and Sonny Reel, Clinton, MS and Linda and Billy Keith Clark, Brandon, MS; mother-in-law, Louise Hartwell Carr, Norcross, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. White was born February 9, 1954 in Bangor, ME. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Vietnam War and where he received the Purple Heart. He was employed with Armstrong World Industries in Jackson, MS. He was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop #533 where he was an assistant troop leader. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church in Florence, MS. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boy Scouts Troop #533, c/o Ed Fraley, 5666 Pinedale Circle, Sugar Hill, GA 30518 in memory of Billy D. White.
11/07/2009	Mrs. Louise R. Lancaster, age 93, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Ernest F. Lancaster; daughter, Joyce Pierce; sons-in-law, David Pierce and Edwin Roebuck; and granddaughter, Sheila Fields. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Donnie Roebuck, Buford, GA and Joan and George Moore, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Dwayne and Darlene Pierce, Scott Roebuck, Gayla and Keith Cox, Ava Jane and David Kirby, David and Patty Moore, and Donna Whiting; great grandchildren, Michael Pierce, Robert Pierce, Josh Fields, Justin Fields, Emma Fields, Aidan Moore, O’Bryan Moore, Delaney Moore, Kathleen Moore, Megan Cox, Courtney Cox, Jarrett Kirby, Jessica Kirby, Jennafer Kirby, Anna Pugh, and Matthew Whiting; great grandchildren, Zakary Fox and Jacob Pierce; sister, Gertie Nichols, Commerce, GA; sister-in-law, Mildred Reynolds, Quarryville, PA; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Lancaster was born April 13, 1916 in Jackson County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Buford where she was one of the original members of the Silvertone Choir. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be remembered by all; for her zealous singing of “I’ll Fly Away” among so many other things. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Buford with Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Buford Building Fund in memory of Louise R. Lancaster.
11/05/2009	Mrs. Gaynell Humphrey Stancel, age 80, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Dutch and Irene R. Humphrey; sister, Olivia Miller; brothers, Bill Humphrey, Buster Humphrey and L. D. Humphrey. She is survived by: husband of fifty-seven years, Grady F. Stancel, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Stancel Green and husband Guy Green, Buford, GA and Joan Stancel and John McDevitt, Winder, GA; grandson, Matthew Green; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Stancel was born June 11, 1929 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a graduate of Sugar Hill High School. She was a homemaker. She was an active member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Early Bird Sunday School Class. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Wood and Rev. Mari Lane Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
11/04/2009	Mrs. Beatrice Dover Mewborn, age 71, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Linda Mewborn. She is survived by: husband of fifty-one years, Vestal Mewborn, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter, Anita Lynn, Sugar Hill, GA; sons, Randall Mewborn, Buford, GA, Terry Mewborn, Sugar Hill, GA and Carlton Mewborn, Sugar Hill, GA; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Pilcher, Cumming, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Allene Dover, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Mewborn was born May 18, 1938 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Junior DeLong officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/04/2009	Mrs. Virginia Crowe Prickett, age 90, of Lawrenceville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Tom Prickett, Sr.; and son, Tommy Prickett. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Don Oliver, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter-in-law, Gail Prickett, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Marquetta P. Wickline, Buford, GA and Bonita Prickett, Buford, GA; great grandchildren, Chelsea Wickline, Buford, GA, Brandon Wickline, Buford, GA and Scott Wickline, Buford, GA; brother, Gene and Betty Crowe, Winder, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Prickett was born July 10, 1919 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA. She was a real estate broker and co-owner of Prickett Realty and former owner of Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, GA where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class, Get Up and Go Club and Priscilla Circle. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Davis Chappell officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
11/03/2009	Mrs. Judy Ann Tuck Hayes, age 56, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Hoyt and Vera Collins Tuck; brothers, Dennis Tuck, Troy Tuck and infant brother, Larry Tuck. She is survived by: husband of thirty-nine years, Kenneth “Kenny” Hayes, Buford, GA; daughter, Shelley Hayes Eubanks, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Debbie Hayes, Buford, GA and Joshua and Amber Hayes, Jefferson, GA; grandchildren, Gracie Eubanks, Hannah Hayes, Noah Hayes, Mason Hayes and Abby Hayes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Jean and David Brown, Braselton, GA and Vickie Tuck Dean, Buford, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Jautanna Tuck, Buford, GA, Leon and Aleisha Tuck, Dawsonville, GA, and Hoyt “Bug” and Sue Tuck, Cleveland, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Hayes was born March 17, 1953 in Gwinnett County, GA. She received her education from Buford High School in Buford, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
11/01/2009	Mr. Wendell E. Wallis, age 74, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by: son, Ricky Wallis; parents, Ernest and Mary Lucy Brogdon Wallis; and brother, Pete Wallis. He is survived by: wife of fifty-six years, Dessie Lou “Susie” Bruce Wallis, Buford, GA; daughters, Karen Wallis Heard, Flowery Branch, GA and Kim Wallis Williams, Sugar Hill, GA; son, Randy Wallis, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Kristie Chambers, Michael Wallis, Marcus Wallis, Madison Williams, and Mackenzie Williams; two great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Ann Piper, Marietta, GA, Martha and Julian Sellers, Loganville, GA and Gwen Collins, Sugar Hill, GA; brother, Rennis Wallis, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Wallis was born January 2, 1935 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1953 graduate of Sugar Hill High School in Sugar Hill, GA. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA and was a member of the U. A. W. Local 10. He was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Hill, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
11/01/2009	Mrs. Vera Mae Collins Tuck, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Hoyt Tuck; sons, Troy Tuck and Dennis Tuck; and brother, Ed Collins. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Kenneth Hayes, Buford, GA, Betty Jean and David Brown, Braselton, GA and Vickie Dean, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Jautanna Tuck, Buford, GA, Leon and Aleisha Tuck, Dawsonville, GA and Hoyt “Bug” and Sue Tuck, Cleveland, GA; seventeen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, David and Betty Collins, Jefferson, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Tuck was born September 14, 1927 in Baxley, GA. She was retired from the Buford City School System where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
10/30/2009	Mr. Timothy P. Christopher, age 45, of Dacula, GA passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, William Eugene Cherneski. He is survived by: wife of sixteen years, Lisa Christopher, Dacula, GA; daughters, Lauren Rose Christopher and Caroline Marie Christopher; mother, Joan Sylvia Christopher, Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada; brother and sister-in-law, Mark William and Barbara Ann Christopher, Corunna Ontario, Canada; mother-in-law, Diane Lou Multerer, Buford, GA; brother-in-law, Christopher Jacob Zywica, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Rita Marie Zywica, Sarasota, FL; uncle and aunt, Timothy J. Christopher and wife, Joan, Hamilton Ontario, Canada; and nephews, Joshua Cloutier and Kyle Cloutier. Funeral arrangements are pending due to his wife, Lisa, who is in the hospital as a result of an automobile accident.
10/30/2009	Mr. James Ed Bradford, age 83, of Hoschton, GA and the Duncan Creek Community passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Willie and Omie Davis Bradford; and brothers, John Bradford, Junior Bradford and Bobby Bradford. He is survived by: wife of sixty-five years, Mrs. Ellen Chadwick Bradford, Hoschton, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Joey Gilbert, Ft. Meyers, FL and Marsha and Costanza Astarita, Atlanta, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Jerome and Jill Bradford, Winder, GA and Jay Bradford, Commerce, GA; grandchildren, Scott Bradford, Jason Bradford, Kalyn Bradford, Brandon Mitchell, Marla Hendrix, Britt Mitchell and Angie Brogdon; eight great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris Bradford McCranie, Bethlehem, GA and Tina Bradford Wright and husband, J. W. Wright, Statham, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, C. W. “Dub” Bradford, Auburn, GA, Kelly and Kathryn Bradford, Maysville, GA and Morris and Elizabeth Bradford, Canon, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Edna and Raymond Westbrooks, Milton City, GA, Martha Belle, Hoschton, GA and Libbie and Danny Hart, Bremen, GA; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Lamar and Dimple Chadwick, Marietta, GA and Pars Gravley, Woodstock, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Bradford was born August 7, 1926 in Miami, FL. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a retired contractor and livestock farmer for many years. He was a long-time member of Appalachee Baptist Church in Auburn, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Appalachee Baptist Church with Rev. Cecil Ash, Rev. J. T. McMillan and Rev. Vincent Burton officiating and with the remains being placed in state at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Appalachee Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
10/28/2009	Ms. Georgette Clark of Buford GA died on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2009 after an extended illness. Georgette was born in Decatur, GA and attended school there. Having come from a musical family Georgette developed an interest in music early, and this prompted a life long career in music. She was a member of the Atlanta Youth Symphony, which was made up of serious, dedicated young girls and boys. She studied at Juilliard in New York City with emphasis on trumpet at the same time she studied voice with an interest in opera. She sang at the Amato Opera Theater. In the 1950’s, Georgette joined the “Hour of Charm”; Phil Spitalny’s All Girl Orchestra. During her time with this orchestra, she had the opportunity to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show and in Carnegie Hall. During these years, she also played in the Montreal Women’s Symphony. Georgette returned to Georgia in 1955 and began a new career in teaching. She started the band program in the Buford City School System and she and her mother started the first music program in Gwinnett County. She was a former choir director at the First United Methodist Church in Buford, GA for many years. She was a member of the Buford Presbyterian Church. There are no immediate family surviving. There will be a graveside service at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. John Roark and Rev. Sammie Maxwell officiating. The visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
10/25/2009	Mrs. Gail Williamson, age 59, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by: her parents, John and Felle Lee Messer. She is survived by: husband of forty-one years, Harold Williamson, Buford, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, LaVaughn Williamson, Sugar Hill, GA and Shannen and Tiffany Williamson, Poland, ME; granddaughters, Gracie Williamson, Amelia Williamson and Meredith Williamson; stepmother, Joyce Messer, LaGrange, GA; and father-in-law, Hulett Williamson, Newnan, GA. Mrs. Williamson was born October 17, 1950 in LaGrange, GA. She was currently employed with Outrageous Interiors and previously employed as a designer of children’s clothes for Frog Pond Kids. She was a member of The Family Church a/k/a First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Mark Lee officiating. Interment will be on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Restlawn Memory Gardens in LaGrange, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Gail Williamson.
10/23/2009	Rebecca (Becky) Childress Walter of Sugar Hill, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009. Becky was born on July 1, 1945 in Foley, Alabama. She grew up in Foley, attended Foley High School and graduated from the University of Alabama. She is survived by her husband: Norval, sons and daughters-in-law: Kenneth and Cherith and Mike and Ashley, grandchildren: McKenna, Gage, Preston, and Grant, brothers and sisters-in-law: Carlisle Hugh and Patty Childress and Kenneth and Janice Childress, both of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Becky loved her Lord, Jesus Christ, her family, friends and her cats. She had a quick wit, constant smile and famous laugh. She was thoughtful of others and had an amazing gift for organizing. She was a valued employee of New Home Finance. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the North Gwinnett Church, where Becky was a member. The address is 4963 West Price Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024. The family will receive friends at the church after the service. Because the congregation and staff of North Gwinnett Church have demonstrated God’s love in such profound ways during Becky’s illness, the family desires that memorial gifts be given to the church. (Please designate them with “Becky’s Memorial” and see the address above.) For other details reference www.walterfamily.com or Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133
10/22/2009	Mark Hampton Bremner was born June 13th of 1958 in San Diego, California to his loving mother Mary Lou and his late father Earl D. Bremner. Mark died on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Buford, GA at age 51. Mark attended High School in Downer's Grove, IL and later furthered his education at Concordia College in St. Paul, MN. Making the Deans list, he completed a degree in Organizational Management and Communications. Holding positions of management for companies such as IBM, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Premise, Inc., Mark always committed his goals of excellence and efficiency with those around him. As both a designer and technician, his ideas contributed to the development of some of the most advanced computer systems of his time. From working on any of his numerous vehicles to assisting a neighbor or friend or just entertaining guests, Mark always found time for the needs of others. His garage was almost never empty with some project or another while assisting with almost any automotive problem he could come across. He is survived by: his mother Mary Lou and his children, Jonathan and Amanda. Funeral service to be held at Flanigan Funeral Home at 2 pm on Friday, October 30th with a memorial gathering from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
10/21/2009	Mrs. Shirley May Gresham, age 82, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by: her husband, John Thomas Gresham. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sharon Gresham, Flowery Branch, GA; grandson, Samuel Gresham, Flowery Branch, GA; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends in Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Mrs. Gresham was born August 2, 1927 in Charleston, West Virginia. She was raised in Carbon Dale, IN where she received her education. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Buford Senior Center. She was a member of Shady Hill United Methodist Church in Brooksville, FL but she attended Rock Springs United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. A memorial service date will be announced later but services will be held at Rock Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Shirley Wright officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Breast Cancer Awareness.
10/20/2009	Mr. Robert Paul, age 74, of Buford, GA passed on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Edgar and Mamie Paul; and brother, Reid Paul. He is survived by: wife, Verna Paul, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Gina Paul and Robbie and Laura Paul; granddaughter, Lanier Paul; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brinson and Lorene Paul, Murfreesboro, NC and Don and Barbara Paul, Austin, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Clyde Sutton, Hertford, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Paul was born March 3, 1935 in Beaufort County, NC. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He was a retired manager of a retail merchandise store. Mr. Paul was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford. Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Buford with Rev. Bill Wade officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Embracing Hospice House, 3180 Presidential Drive, Suite G, Atlanta, GA 30340.
10/20/2009	Mary Ivey Leak, age 88, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She is survived by; her children, Elaine Howser of Punta Gorda, Florida and Bob Leak of Sugar Hill, Georgia; grandchildren, Gina Johnson of Punta Gorda, Florida and Jill Johnson Zemmour and her husband, Alain Zemmour of Sugar Hill, Georgia; great grandson, Noah Zemmour; brothers, Ellis Ivey of Woodruff, SC and Walter Ivey of Richland, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Leak was born on February 19, 1921 in Richland, Georgia.  She graduated from Richland High School, Georgia Southwestern College and Oglethorpe University. Mrs. Leak retired from the Gwinnett County Education System where she taught at Sugar Hill Elementary for 33 years. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Richland, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
10/17/2009	Mr. George C. Cunningham, age 72, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009. He is survived by: step daughters, Mary Jane Ingram and husband, Eddie Ingram, Buford, GA and Lena Meade, Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Steven Mulwee, Atlanta, GA, Issac Ingram, Lilburn, GA, Salena Mulwee, Phoenix, AZ and Christy Joiner, Mableton, GA; seven great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers; and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Cunningham was born October 17, 1937 in Oglethorpe County, GA. He was a retired machine operator. He was of the Baptist Faith. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Cunningham officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wiley Watson Scholarship Fund at Peoples Bank and Trust in Buford, GA or to Mary Ingram, Trustee in memory of George C. Cunningham.
10/16/2009	Marianne “Mitzi” Tracy Godfrey, age 80, of Suwanee, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009. She was born in Augusta, Georgia, on August 10, 1929, to Resley and Frances Moore Tracy. Mitzi graduated from Short Ridge High School, Indianapolis, IN in 1947, and attended Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herbert Godfrey, Suwanee. She is also survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Marcy Godfrey, Johns Creek, and Rick and Chris Godfrey, Dacula; daughter Judy Godfrey Smith, Hoschton; seven grandchildren, Kayli Smith Vinson, Scott Godfrey, Jami Smith, Jessica Godfrey Rawlings, Ricky Godfrey, Meredith Godfrey and Mitzi Smith Briggs; three great grandchildren, Madison, Ryleigh, and Robbie; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Forest Riddell, Redlands, CA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mitzi was involved in many church, charity and community activities throughout her life. In 1972 she began selling real estate and became the first female realtor hired by Weichert Realtors of New Jersey. She received countless awards and recognition during her 37 years as a realtor in New Jersey, Florida and Georgia. She was most recently an agent with Virtual Properties Realty in Duluth, and was a dedicated member of the Buford Church of Christ. A 48-year breast cancer survivor, Mitzi fought the disease again 12 years ago and once more won the battle. For many years she has been an active member of the American Cancer Society and a tireless fundraiser for the organization’s Gwinnett Auxiliary. Mitzi’s positive attitude and tremendous courage were an example for many facing life’s hardships. Her loving devotion, abiding loyalty and exuberance for life will be sorely missed by her loving family and countless friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 21, at 11:00 AM at the Buford Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford on Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097.
10/14/2009	Charles William “Charlie” Skinner, of Duluth, GA, age 38, passed away on October 14, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Aileen Perez Skinner, and their 6 year old son, William Charles Skinner. He is also survived by: his mother, Shirley Skinner of Port Saint Lucie, FL; his siblings and their spouses, nieces and nephews, Terry & Shane Krieble, Patricia & Theodore “Ric” Brehmer, Michael & Yamile Raia, Theresa & Jose Piedrahita, Christina & Gary Higgs, Ashley & Travis Gamble, Sumer & Carl Oswald III, Ricki-Ann Brehmer, Nichole Brehmer; his in-laws Hilda Perez-Mathieu, Rigoberto Perez, Mercie & Jorge Delgado, Rigo Perez; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins. Charlie was born June 16, 1971 in Miami, FL to Shirley Stone Skinner and the late William C. Skinner. He was a 1989 graduate of Gulliver Preparatory, in Coconut Grove, FL. Charlie was an accomplished software engineer, a passion he discovered when he was just 15 years old. His many career accomplishments included a long-held position as VP of Software Development and Technical Strategy with a Fortune 500 company, and later a successful business entrepreneur. So many people have been touched by the unbounded generosity of Charlie’s soul. Through his unconditional love and unwavering support, Charlie lived what he believed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00am at North Point Community Church 4350 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA. A private interment will be held in Miami at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made at any Wachovia bank to an education savings fund established for William Skinner or to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University.
10/14/2009	Mrs. Mary Ann Brown Mitchell, age 63, of Braselton, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. She is survived by: husband of forty-four years, Gale C. Mitchell, Braselton, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Viola McManus, Buford, GA, Linda and Freddy Martin, Buford, GA and Michelle and Joshua Dunaway, Braselton, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Michelle Mitchell, Dacula, GA, Ricky and Rose Mitchell, Auburn, GA and Jerry Mitchell, Braselton, GA; eleven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Juanita and Rayford Bagwell, Dawsonville, GA and Patricia Haney, Buford, GA; brother Jerry Brown, Dawsonville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Mitchell was born September 6, 1946 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. David Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
10/11/2009	Mr. John Hoyt Williams, age 90, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Frank and Liza Williams; and sister, Gladys Williams Carroll. He is survived by: wife of forty-seven years, Mrs. Nell Williams, Buford, GA; daughter, Gail Williams Darby, Oakwood, GA; grandchildren, Dana and Stacey Crain, Oakwood, GA and Drs. David and Jodi Vann, Newnan, GA; six great grandchildren; sister, Runell Williams Stephens, Jonesboro, GA; sister-in-law, Jewell Smith, Gainesville, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene and Jayne Stargel, Elkton, VA; special niece, Martha Carroll Kennedy, Flowery Branch, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Williams was born May 17, 1919 in Gwinnett County, GA. He retired in 1981 from Chrysler Corporation in Trenton, MI after thirty-three years of service. He was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Dwayne Welborn officiating. A private interment will be held at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
10/04/2009	Maureen A. Steffero, of Winder, GA, was born January 22, 1939 in Derby, CT and died on October 9, 2009 at the age of 70 from cancer. She was a loving mother and friend. She spent her career working for Skirosky Aircraft in CT. At retirement, she moved south to be with her daughter. Her passion in life was cooking and her grand dog, Java. She is survived by: her two loving children, Bob Steffero, Jr. of Ansonia, CT and Donna Steffero McGivern of Winder, GA. Donations in her memory can be made to: Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA 30096. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
10/07/2009	James Robert “Bob” Jones. Visitation for Bob will be on Sunday October 11, 2009 from 2-6PM and the funeral at 11:30 Monday, October 12 at Flanigan Funeral Home 4400 South Lee Street Buford Ga. Bob lived in Suwanee and passed away on Oct. 7, 2009 at the young age of 77. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Glenda Strother Jones. Bob was the President of the SGA at Georgia State University and was an avid alumni. He made his career as a Southeast regional manager for Bellsouth AT&T. Bob adored his two daughters and one son- Daughter: Veanne Jones and partner Jean Donald; Daughter: Ashlee (Jones) Howington and husband Dale Howington; and son Brently Robert Jones. Bob’s (“Piddlin’ PaPa”) cherished grandchildren: Blake and Rilee Howington. Bob loved to humor anyone he met and relaxing at the Lake. Bob will be greatly missed but his smile and sense of humor will be forever in everyone’s heart. Rev. Joel P. Hudson and Pastor Tim Campbell will be officiating the service.
10/07/2009	Mr. Henry S. Chatham, age 74, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by: wife, Marie Fleeman Chatham; parents, Doc and Lizzie Chatham and Susie Chatham; and sister, Elizabeth Brogdon, brothers-in-law, Bill Taylor, Harold Stephens, and Earl Brogdon. He is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Debbie Gearin, Gainesville, GA, Rita Chatham, Buford, GA and Wanda and Randy Keller, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Amy and Shane Cole, Bradley and Melissa Smith and Brandon Smith; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Grace Chatham Stephens, Buford, GA, Geneva Chatham Taylor, Sugar Hill, GA and Ruth Chatham Peevy and Rev. Robert Peevy, Hoschton, GA; step sister, Charlotte Towler, Grayson, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and Rex Knight, Douglasville, GA and Ruth and Lonnie Wood, Lawrenceville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Chatham was born March 14, 1935 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA after twenty years of service and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 10. He was a member of the Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA. He loved fishing. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Campbell and Rev. Doyle Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Old Suwanee Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
10/06/2009	Mr. John A. Cooper, age 52, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Gary and Cordie Cooper; and sister, Dianna Tiramacca. He is survived by: wife of twenty-seven years, Lori M. Cooper, Buford, GA; daughter, Melanie E. Crouse, Flowery Branch, GA; sons, Shawn R. Cooper, Buford, GA and Christopher J. Cooper, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Nicholas Crouse, Cameron Crouse, Michael Crouse, and Kaitlyn Crouse; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam and Mark Williams, Chesapeake, VA and Linda and Charlie Brandriff, Millville, NJ; brother, Gary F. Cooper, Jr., Denver, CO; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Cooper was born July 24, 1957 in Cumberland County, NJ. He was a 1975 graduate of Bridgeton High School in Bridgeton, NJ and attended Morningside College. He was employed with AT&T in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, photography, and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Mr. Keith Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
10/04/2009	Miss Jasmine Cunningham, age 20, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. She is survived by: father, David L. Cunningham, Flowery Branch, GA; mother, Yolanda Stringer, Norcross, GA; daughter, Nakera Kimsey, Flowery Branch, GA; sisters, Gloria Stringer, Chestnut Mountain, GA and Cierea Brown Gainesville, GA; brothers Jermaine Stringer, Flowery Branch, GA and Damairo Rhodes, Buford, GA; grandparents, Roosvelt and Martha Cunningham, Buford, GA, Jimmy Stringer, Gainesville, GA and Gloria and John Jones, Flowery Branch, GA; great grandparents, Stella Bennett, Buford, GA, Eloise Stringer, Chestnut Mountain, GA and Johnnie Mae Daniels, Buford, GA; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friends, Brandon Reed Kimsey, Sugar Hill, GA and Tina Redwine, Flowery Branch, GA. Miss Cunningham was born March 20, 1989 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a 2007 graduate of Faith Academy in Buford, GA. She was a cashier. She was a member of Poplar Hill Baptist Church in Buford, GA where she was also a member of the Choir and Step Team. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Poplar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Avery Headd officiating and with remains being placed in state at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
10/04/2009	Mr. John Wesley Burdett, age 74, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He is survived by: wife of fifty-eight years, Mrs. Samantha “Susie” Burdett, Flowery Branch, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and David McNeal, Cleveland, GA and Beverly and Kenny Cole, Dallas, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Rita Burdett, Flowery Branch, GA; granddaughters, Brandy Calvert, Neoma Cole, Shanda Burdett and Adrienne Meza; three great grandchildren, Carson Meza, Jevin Meza and Payten Calvert; nieces, Sara Lee Reed, Buford, GA and Mary Anne Haney, Buford, GA; and several cousins. Mr. Burdett was born November 18, 1934 in Fulton County, GA. He attended Northside High School in Atlanta, GA. He was a retired meat cutter from Quality Foods in Winder, GA. He was a former member of Buford Masonic Lodge No. 292 F & AM and a past patron of Eastern Star Chapter 317. He was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Joe L. Vernon, Rev. Paul Wade and Rev. Loren Hildebrant, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lymphoma Society or to Flat Creek Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of John Wesley Burdett.
10/04/2009	Mr. Leon Christopher, age 69, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Lori Bagley, Hoschton, GA and Cindy and Chris Beard, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Ashton Christopher, Alexis Christopher, Alec Bagley, and Aaron Bagley; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Kathy Christopher, Gastonia, NC; former wife, Rita Christopher, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Christopher was born September 6, 1940 in Gastonia, NC. He was retired from General Motors Parts Division in Doraville, GA after twenty years of service. He was an avid fisherman, NASCAR fan, and Atlanta Falcons fan. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
10/01/2009	Mr. Tim Taylor, age 50, of Hoschton, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by: father, Nelson Taylor. He is survived by: wife of nine years, Dege Taylor, Hoschton, GA; god daughter, Chrissa Lester; mother, Minnie S. Taylor, Buford, GA; sisters, Gail Taylor McCuen, Buford, GA and Dawn Taylor Sisum, Hull, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Nancy Taylor, Clarksville, TN; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Mr. Taylor was born January 26, 1959 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1977 graduate of North Gwinnett High School of Suwanee, GA. He was self-employed in the flooring industry. He was an avid hunter, golfer, and an outdoorsman. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Buford Church Of God with Pastor Edward Davenport officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home for expenses of Tim Taylor in memory of Tim Taylor.
10/01/2009	Mr. Hubert C. “Pete” Whidby, age 79, of Washington, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by: wife, Rachel Satterfield Whidby; parents, Hubert and Kate Martin Whidby; brothers, Clinton Whidby and Willard Whidby; and sister, Wynell Swansey. He is survived by: sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Lew Powers, Washington, GA; niece, Mary Lou Whidby; nephews, David Swansey, Clell Whidby, and Michael Whidby; two great nieces; and several cousins. Mr. Whidby was born January 28, 1930 in Georgia. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a retired manager of a convenience store. Graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating and with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, phone: 1-800-708-7644, email@mjff.org.
09/30/2009	Mrs. Virginia Pittman, age 73, of Nicholson, GA and formerly of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Virginia Diane Pittman. She is survived by: husband of fifty-five years, Mr. Chandler Pittman, Nicholson, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy and Gene Pichard, Cumming, GA and Marie and Greg Bailey, Auburn, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Marla Sue Pittman, Nicholson, GA; grandchildren, Samantha Pestana, Nathan Pittman, Sabrina Bowen, Thomas Pittman, Jonathan Bowen, Tabitha Bailey, Ethan Bailey, and Lauren Bailey; great grandchildren, Taylor Pestana and Hayden Barrentine; sister, Jean Marshall, Loganville, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Sherry Archer, Conyers, GA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Dot Parkerson, Duluth, GA, Edna Adams, Monroe, GA, Judy Cook, Lawrenceville, GA, and Joyce and Billy Pealock, Lawrenceville, GA; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Nell Pittman, Monroe, GA and Rex Pittman, Auburn, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Pittman was born June 6, 1936 in Fulton County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a former member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Stowers of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/29/2009	Calvin Hall was born July 29, 1922 and died September 29, 2009. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton Mill Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
09/29/2009	Mrs. Lucille McLaulin, age 91, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Dick McLaulin, Sr. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Steve White, Sugar Hill, GA; son, Richard Murphy McLaulin, Jr., Lawrenceville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. McLaulin was born March 7, 1918. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Lilburn Church of Christ in Lilburn, GA. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, GA with Mr. Lee Wildman officiating. Family and Friends will meet at the graveside by 12:45 p.m. on Thursday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/27/2009	Mr. Henry N. “Hank” White, Jr., age 79, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009. He is survived by: wife of twenty-eight years, Gladys Shepherd White, Buford, GA; daughter, Theresa White, Rocky River, OH; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Lydia White, Michigan, David White, Dallas, GA, Henry White, III and wife, Kaye White, Dallas, GA, Robert and Diane Shepherd, Lebanon, OH, and Barry and Jackie Shepherd, Snellville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Michael Miller, Pendergrass, GA and Melanie and Rev. Ken Shearer, Barnesville, GA; numerous grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. Mr. White was born on December 12, 1929 in Avon, OH. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and U. S. Navy and he was a member of the Buford American Legion Post No. 127. He was a retired maintenance worker with the U. S. Postal Service at Crown Road Office in Atlanta, GA. He attended Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Kuykendall officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281 with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/26/2009	Mrs. Mary Lou Roberts, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, James W. Roberts; daughter, Deborah Roberts; and son, Stanley Roberts. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Patsy Mathis, Buford, GA, Janice and Ted Rainwater, Auburn, GA and Shirley Roberts, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, J. W. and Judy Wright, Hoschton, GA, Jerry Wright, Auburn, GA and James E. and Robin Roberts, Clayton, GA; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Lottie Cleveland, Gainesville, GA; sister, Viola Timms, Braselton, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and several special extended family members. Mrs. Roberts was a native of Hall County, GA. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Roberts was of the Baptist Faith and Old Suwanee Baptist Church Family was very devoted to her and cared for her. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Doyle Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Tucker, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/26/2009	Douglas Dean LeBaron, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2009. He was greeted at heaven’s gate by Jesus and by his father and best friend, Herbert LeBaron. Doug is survived by: wife, Susan Waters LeBaron of Dacula, GA; son, Josh LeBaron; daughter, Melody Hollon; grandchildren, Mya, Caleb, Addison, and Aiden; mother, Marian LeBaron of Buford, GA; brothers, Robert, David and Steve LeBaron; sisters, Sheila LaManque and Diane Lewis; mother-in-law, Betty Waters, Cumming, GA; and numerous sister and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Waters and Rev. Marshal Brumbelow officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family respectfully request in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Douglas LeBaron to Vistas Hospice Care, 1000 Hurricane Shoals Road, N. E., #D1200, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, (678) 255-5014.
09/24/2009	Mr. John Richard Nash, age 24, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. He is survived by: mother and step father, Pam and Dennis Tolbert, Hoschton, GA; father, Richard Nash, Auburn, GA; sisters, Suzanna Johnsa, Hoschton, GA and Jenny Tolbert, Hoschton, GA; brothers, Jacob Nash, Hoschton, GA, Shawn Holcomb, Eatonton, GA and Jeffrey Evans, Commerce, GA; grandparents, Steve White, Sugar Hill, GA, D. L. Poteat, Hardwick, GA and Carolyn Nash, Auburn, GA; great grandfather and great grandmother, Frank and Evelyn Tyroff, Flowery Branch, GA; nephews, Jared Johnsa and Levi Nash; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church in Braselton, GA with Rev. Tim Copeland, Rev. Vander Etheridge, and Rev. Keith Wood officiating and with remains being placed in state at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Hoschton City Cemetery in Hoschton, GA.
09/24/2009	Mr. Fred Patterson, age 86, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by: wife, Louise White Patterson; parents, Zack and Mattie Delong Patterson; brothers, Jim Patterson, Homer Patterson, and Clarence Patterson; and sisters, Lillie Parker, Asalee Fraser, Onnie Waycaster; Emma Patterson, Minnie Parker, and Annie James. He is survived by: special nephews, Dennis and Janice James, Buford, GA and Stanley and Linda Jane James, Buford, GA; special niece, Ellean Fraser Bellany, Auburn, GA; and a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Mr. Patterson was born October 22, 1922 in Hall County, GA. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Crocker and Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
09/24/2009	Mr. Scott Sweat, age 41, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. He is survived by: wife of seven years, Jennifer Sweat, Buford, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Stanton Stokes, Athens, TN and Debbie Sweat, Orlando, FL; brother, Timothy Sweat, Calhoun, GA; nephews, Wesley Sweat and Marshall Sweat; nieces, Rachel Hall, Christina Dodson and Ashley Sweat; several great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Mr. Sweat was born November 8, 1967 in Fulton County, GA. He was a 1987 graduate of Berkmar High School in Lilburn, GA. He worked for Primo’s Pizza and also was a courier for Firestone. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
09/24/2009	Mr. Curtis “Tony” Varnadoe, age 74, of Greensboro, GA passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. He is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Gina A. and Mark Mancinelli, Sugar Hill, GA; grandson, Anthony Mancinelli, Sugar Hill, GA; mother, Mary Varnadoe, Franklin, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Roy and Margaret Varnadoe, Cleveland, GA and Robert Varnadoe, Franklin, GA; sister, Mary Jo Varnadoe, Newnan, GA; sister-in-law, Mrs. Chris Varnadoe; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Varnadoe was born April 12, 1935 in Moultrie, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a retired fireman from DeKalb County Fire Dept. with thirty years of service. He was a member of Lake Oconee Church Of Christ in Greensboro, GA. Tony was an avid fisherman. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Bobby Wood, Pastor of Lake Oconee Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
09/23/2009	Mrs. Sue Pugh Grissom, age 59, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Cliff and Pauline Stone Pugh; and brothers, Ricky Pugh and Larry Pugh. She is survived by: son, Matthew Grissom, Sugar Hill, GA; granddaughter, Ansley Brook Grissom, Alabama; brother and sister-in-law, Reggie and Patsy Pugh, Buford, GA; aunt, Florene B. Pugh, Buford, GA; nieces and nephews, Beth and Patrick Ledford, Kim and Darrin Chambers, Diana Pugh; nephew, Daniel Pugh; and several great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Grissom was born May 26, 1950 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. She was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. She was retired from Boyle Midway in Doraville, GA. She was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Carroll Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/22/2009	Mrs. Annie Patterson James, age 81, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Dick James; and sons, Ray James and Danny Lee James. She is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Linda James, Buford, GA, Larry James, Buford, GA, Donald and Vicki James, Buford, GA and Dennis and Janice James, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Melissa and Jeff Dobbs, Jimmy and Stephanie Lynn, Brian and Maggie James, Jonathan and Nancy James, Jason and Mandy James, and Kristin James; great grandchildren, Zac Lynn, Ryan Dobbs, Emma Lynn, Rachel Dobbs, Grant James, Gracie James, Garrison James, Lila James, and Larkin James; brother, Fred Patterson, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. James was born October 29, 1927 in Hall County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA. She was a loving mother, grandma, and great grandma and she will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Parker and Rev. Jerry Crocker officiating. Interment will follow in New Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
09/21/2009	Mr. Sidney Wright, age 43, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009. He is survived by: wife of nineteen years, Melanie Russell Wright, Suwanee, GA; daughter, Niara Wright, Suwanee, GA and Soraya Wright, Suwanee, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Mekai Wright, Suwanee, GA; mother and step father, Naomi Harris Young and Thomas Young, Eastover, SC; brothers and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Brenda Wright, Augusta, GA and Curtis Wright, Richmond, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Steve Brooks, Augusta, GA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Mr. Wright was born December 14, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School in Brooklyn, NY and also Polytechnic College where he received his Masters Degree. He was employed with Ciena Corp. as an engineer. He attended World Victory Church in Norcross, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Olin E. Holly, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.
09/16/2009	Mr. Curtiss B. Hudgins, age 95, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Wyatt B. Hudgins and Ilah Murphy Hudgins; and brother, Heim Hudgins. He is survived by: wife of fifty-six years, Flora Lawrence Hudgins, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Lillian and Edward Harrison, Sr., Buford, GA; grandchildren, Sonya Maddox Gibson, Flowery Branch, GA, Scott and Laura Maddox, Braselton, GA, and Edward Earl Harrison, Jr. and wife, Cindy Harrison, Braselton, GA; great grandchildren, Abby Gibson, Trey Gibson and Jessica Maddox; sister, Winifred Shutley, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Lois Benson, Sugar Hill, GA; brother-in-law, Glyndon Lawrence, Sugar Hill, GA; nieces and nephews, Jimmie and Ron Taylor, Sugar Hill, GA and Violet and J. W. Maddox, Buford, GA; and cousins. Mr. Hudgins was born in Hall County, GA on October 2, 1913. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in World War II. He was a retired National Forest Ranger for the Forestry Division. He was a minister of the Church of God of Prophecy and a member of Church of God of Prophecy of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Smith and Rev. Robert Gaddis officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/15/2009	Mrs. Ann Kennon McLendon, age 71, of Lawrenceville, GA and formerly of St. Simons Island passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. She is survived by: husband of twenty-nine years, Robert K. “Bobby” McLendon, Lawrenceville, GA and formerly of Brunswick, GA and St. Simons Island; son, Richard Kennon Delany, Auburn, GA and formerly of St. Simons Island; granddaughter, Ashley Elizabeth Delany, Auburn, GA; mother, Lena Kennon, St. Simons Island, GA; step daughter, Cynthia Marie and Chris Thomas, Houston, TX; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. McLendon was born September 6, 1938 in McRae, Telfair County, GA. She was a 1956 graduate of Glynn Academy, and a graduate of Brunswick Junior College and Georgia Southern University where she received her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education and Library Science. She was a retired elementary school teacher from Glynn County School System. She was a member of Norcross First United Methodist Church in Norcross, GA. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in the City of McRae, GA with Rev. Benjy Varnell, Pastor of St. Simons Island United Methodist Church officiating. The family and friends will assemble at the cemetery by 12:45 p.m.
09/15/2009	John J. “Jack” Schiveree, 79, of Buford, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday morning September 15, 2009. Mr. Schiveree, 79, was a multi-sport varsity athlete and 1947 graduate of Bloomfield (NJ) High School. Following high school, he played semi-pro football in northern New Jersey, before joining the U.S. Army. He served in Korea from 1950-1952, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. Mr. Schiveree worked for the Prudential Insurance Company for 42 years, retiring as Director of Group Marketing. While employed with Prudential in Jacksonville, he graduated from Jacksonville University where he was elected as the first president of the Evening Student Union. Mr. Schiveree was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a past member of the Pastoral Council. He was the first president of Amigos for Christ, a non-profit organization founded by members of Prince of Peace to build homes and social infrastructure for the needy in rural Nicaragua. Mr. Schiveree made numerous trips to Nicaragua to aid in the efforts of Amigos. An avid outdoorsman, Jack enjoyed fishing in its every form. He was also a great swimmer, golfer, and gardener. Preceded in death by the love of his life, Marie Mainiero Schiveree, Jack Schiveree is survived by his sister, Barbara S. Gottuso, Jacksonville, Florida, his four children, Susanne S. Gleaton, Atlanta, John E. Schiveree, Buford, Julia S. Boren, Roswell, and Jennifer S. Farmer, Atlanta, and eight loving and admiring grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince Of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friend at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Amigos for Christ, 1845 South Lee Court, Suite A, Buford, GA 30518.
09/11/2009	Mr. Jeffrey Stephen Shumpert, age 41, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Friday, September 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by: brother, Joel Shumpert. He is survived by: parents, Jack and Norma Shumpert, Suwanee, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Joanne Shumpert, Reston, VA; aunts and uncles, Barbara Donald, Duluth, GA, Jeanette and James Miller, Oak Ridge, TN, Ed and Betty Witt, Fairfield Glade, TN and Johnny and Marilyn Shumpert, Oak Ridge, TN; four nieces; one nephew; and numerous cousins. Mr. Shumpert was born January 22, 1968 in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a 1986 graduate of Buford High School, attended Georgia Tech, and was presently a student at Gainesville College. He was a member of Buford Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed singing, Karaoke, and was an amateur actor. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing with his favorite dog, Skittle. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Hill officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations to lifelinkfoundation.org in memory of Jeffrey S. Shumpert.
09/10/2009	Ms. Janice Elizabeth Powell, age 72, of Crestview, FL and formerly of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by: former husband, Lt. Charles Von Bauer; parents, Emmett and Elizabeth Fraser Powell; brother, Norman “Bud” Powell. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Ellen and James West, Jonesboro, GA and Evelyn Leigh and Glenn Millhouse, Crestview, FL; four grandchildren, Daniel Mullis, Jon Marshall, Nicholas Millhouse, and Sammantha Millhouse; and numerous cousins. Ms. Powell was born August 27, 1937 and was a native of Hall County, GA. She was a 1955 graduate from Gainesville High School in Gainesville, GA. She was retired from U. S. Air and from Piedmont Airlines. She was a former member of New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, GA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.
09/11/2009	Mr. Ricky T. Triplett, age 49, of Dacula, GA passed away on Friday, September 11, 2009. He is survived by: wife of seventeen years, Toni Triplett, Dacula, GA; daughters, Melissa Triplett, Dacula, GA, Bridget Triplett, Loganville, GA and Jennifer Partee, Loganville, GA; son, Greg Triplett, Loganville, GA; six grandchildren; sisters, Lillie Torres, Dalton, GA, Wanda Pugh, Dalton, GA, Mary Alice Deaton, Dalton, GA and Patricia Vigal, Dalton, GA; brothers, Hoyt Triplett, Jr., Dalton, GA and William Triplett, Chatsworth, GA. Mr. Triplett was born August 1, 1960 in Tennessee. He was self-employed. He was of the Church of God Faith. Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Cecil Pritchett of Chatsworth, GA officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/08/2009	Mrs. Katie Lee Smith Watson, age 86, of Jefferson, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Handsel and Carra Smith; brother, Everett Smith; stepson, Tommy Watson, son-in-law, Mickey Thompson and great granddaughter, Katie Mosley. She is survived by: husband of forty-four years, Cline Watson, Jefferson, GA; daughter, Diane Thompson, Pendergrass, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Myrtle Johnson, Hoschton, GA; stepchildren, Johnny and Michelle Watson, Hoschton, GA, and Debra Watson, Hoschton, GA; grandchildren, Nancy and Tracy Beckett, Michael and Rhonda Thompson, Tami and Chris House, Gina Johnson, Jill and Alain Zemmour and Ashley Watson; eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Watson was born August 26, 1923 in Forsyth County, GA. She was a 1941 graduate of Sugar Hill High School. She was retired from Bona Allen Co. in Buford, GA. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle and Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m.
09/08/2009	Mr. Waymon “Smiles” Roberts, age 84, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, William and Fannie Cleo Kimbro Roberts; sisters, Sarah Puckett, Josephine Puckett, Lollie Mae Puckett, Grace Pirkle Clark, and Trudy Pirkle Rodgers; and brothers, Semalee Roberts, Caesar Pirkle and J. T. Roberts. He is survived by: nieces and nephews, Sandra and Robert Moye, Newnan, GA, Thelma Puckett Loggins, Sugar Hill, GA, Laverne Puckett, Mountain View, CA, Vera and Horace Young, Mansfield, GA, Mary Lou Puckett, Buford, GA, Trudy Rodgers, Stone Mountain, GA, Gail Champion, Stockbridge, GA, and Elizabeth and Jack Ramey, Dacula, GA; nephews and niece, Robert and Edna Pirkle, Lafayette, GA, Henry Puckett, Buford, GA, Truman Puckett, Harrison, TN, Kenneth Puckett, Harrison, TN, Larry Roberts, Tiger, GA, Ronnie Roberts, Alaska, David Roberts, Toccoa, GA, Fred Allen Rodgers, Jr., Lawrenceville, GA, Don and Joy Clark, Gainesville, GA, Ivan and Martha Clark, Cleveland, GA and Larry and Hilda Clark, Flowery Branch, GA; and several other relatives. Mr. Roberts was born June 10, 1925. He was a 1948 graduate of Buford High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Mr. Roberts was owner of Smiles Auto Electric in Atlanta, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Waddell officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
09/06/2009	Mr. Gene Elkins, age 71, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009. He is survived by: his wife of forty-nine years, Betty Elkins, Flowery Branch, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Vikki and Dwayne Jackson, Cumming, GA and Cheryl Elkins, Gainesville, GA; grandson, Josh Jackson, Cumming, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Tucker and Jo Elkins, Crane Hill, AL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betsy Pendley, Hueytown, AL, Maxine Shedd, Haleyville, AL, Ruth and Floyd Keeton, Nauvoo, AL and Linda and David Crawford, Mt. Olive, AL; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Elkins was born January 11, 1938 in Savannah, TN. He was a 1956 graduate of Lynn High School in Lynn, AL. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant after forty-three years of service and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 10. He was a member of Crossview Church in Hoschton, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Ashworth of Crossview Church in Hoschton, GA officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park South Cemetery in Flowery Branch, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. \
09/06/2009	Mrs. Betty M. Burgner, age 91, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Carl R. Burgner. She is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Suzanne Burgner, Braselton, GA and Doug and Emily Burgner, Old Towne, FL; seven grandchildren, Tracey and Keith Sutton, Rocklin, CA, Kerri Burgner, Gulf Shores, AL, Scott Burgner, San Francisco, CA, Christie Ann Burgner, Boca Raton, FL, Scott and Erin Joy, Holly Springs, NC and Gary and Dylan Orr, Braselton, GA; five great grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Eucebia and Tuck Jones, Clearwater, FL, Erma Cottrell, Fort Loramie, OH and Rose Marie and Johnny Martin, Warsaw, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Burgner was born August 21, 1918 in Miami County, OH. She was a 1935 graduate of Troy High School in Troy, OH. She was a homemaker. She was a member of United Brethren Church in Troy, OH. She was once very active in the Troy Senior Citizens and also did community and civic volunteer work. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula, GA with Dr. Dave Davis officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City, OH. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday.
09/03/2009	Mrs. Juanita Raquinio, age 80, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Lanny Raquinio. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Terry Troutt, Sugar Hill, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Lisa Raquinio, San Jose, CA; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three sisters; three brothers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Raquinio was born April 29, 1929 in Santa Cruz, CA. She was a homemaker. The family visitation will be Saturday afternoon from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA 30096 in memory of Juanita Raquinio.
09/03/2009	Mr. Billy Ray Garrett, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Willie and Jessie Mae Williams Garrett. He is survived by: wife of sixty years, Mrs. Claudean Morgan Garrett, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Guerry and Charlene Garrett, Cleveland, GA and Chris and Celina Garrett, Lilburn, GA; five grandchildren, Chad Garrett, Craig Garrett, Brandon Garrett, Benjamin Garrett, and Blair Garrett; three great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Garrett, Eli Garrett, and Doc Garrett; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mildred and Carl Puckett, Buford, GA; brothers-in-law, Dewey Morgan, Buford, GA and Dr. Harold Morgan, Columbia, SC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Garrett was born December 3, 1930 in Gwinnett County, GA, was a life long resident of Buford, GA, a 1947 graduate of Buford High School and a businessman. He was a quite and unassuming man with a very generous and giving heart. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Mr. Dale Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/31/2009	Mr. Lee Jaries Sloan, age 76, of Alto, GA and formerly of the Mt. Moriah Community in Hoschton, GA went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Branson and Cora Lena Wood Sloan; and sister, Rilla Lee. He is survived by: wife of fifty-eight years, Betty Wilson Sloan, Alto, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Floyd Morgan, Cleveland, TN, Sue and Greg Bray, Crawford, GA and Melissa Kay and Kirby Phillips, Royston, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, James Sloan, Lexington, GA, Robert E. and Regina Sloan, Hull, GA and Richard Lee and Sheila Sloan, Danielsville, GA; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Billy Marr, Suches, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Jim Bob Sloan, Hoschton, GA, Terrell and Diane Sloan, Hoschton, GA and Earnest Paul Sloan, Hartwell, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Sloan was born September 25, 1933 in Gwinnett County, GA. He received his education at Harmony School in Buford, GA. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of New Life Church in Cornelia, GA. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Woods Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 1938 Flowery Branch Road, Auburn, GA 30011 with Pastor Wilbur Ivester and Rev. Charles Reese officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Bank and Trust Memorial Fund for Lee Jaries Sloan.
08/31/2009	Ms. Dianiah Baughman Wood, age 43, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009. She is survived by: son, Timothy Dale Wood, Lawrenceville, GA; parents, Walter and Cheryl Baughman, Madison, GA; brother, Walter H. Baughman, III, Covington, GA; and sister and brother-in-law, Abra K. King and Jeff King, Covington, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The remains were cremated and there are no services planned.
08/31/2009	Mr. William Earl (Wes) Sears, IV, age 37, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away suddenly on Monday, August 31, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Leonard and Hassie Miller and Earl and Alma Sears. He is survived by: parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. (Bud and Beverly) Sears, III, Sugar Hill, GA; children, Jocelyn Elena (Jocey) Sears, Buford, GA and William E. (Will) Sears, V, Buford, GA, and their mother, Jennifer R. Sears, Buford, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Emily and Dr. Dave Warlick and Susan and Kevin Sharp; nieces, Madison and Camille Warlick and Olivia and Georgia Sharp; and aunts and uncles, Sue and Verlon Southerland, Buford, GA, Elinor and Herbie Wilson, Buford, GA and Lynne and Tommy Davis, Dacula, GA. Mr. Sears was born July 29, 1972 in Fulton County, GA. He received his education at North Gwinnett High School, received his Associates of Arts Degree in Psychology from Gainesville College, and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from North Georgia College and State University. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines for four years. Mr. Sears was recognized for his superior performance of duty. Sears consistently performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He attended Suwanee First United Methodist Church in Suwanee, GA. He was a loving and devoted father and son who adored his children. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing guitar. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Suwanee First United Methodist Church in Suwanee, GA with Pastor Rev. Patricia Southerland officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Suwanee First United Methodist Church Children’s Ministries in memory of Wes Sears.
08/31/2009	Mr. Jacky E. McDaniel, age 59, of Hoschton, GA and the Duncan Creek Community passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by: father, A. T. McDaniel; brothers, Sam McDaniel, Bobby Ray McDaniel, Bobby Lee McDaniel, Billy McDaniel; and Tommy McDaniel; and sister, Winifred Dunaway. He is survived by: wife of twenty-seven years, Billie Ann McDaniel, Hoschton, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Darrell Adams, Dawsonville, GA; son, Jeffrey McDaniel, Buford, GA; five grandchildren, Brandon McDaniel, Tasha McDaniel, Alysha Hall, Jeremy McDaniel and Taylor Adams; mother and step father, Mary Jane and William Toole, Winder, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Opal and Jimmy Hanson, Braselton, GA and Jean and Felmon Harrison, Hoschton, GA; brother, Rev. Larry and Sue McDaniel, Lawrenceville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. McDaniel was born September 22, 1949 in Walton County, GA. He was a former supervisor with Georgian Art Lighting in Lawrenceville, GA and Georgia Pro Bild in Norcross, GA. He attended New Life Christian Fellowship in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Hansard and Rev. Gary Robinson officiating. Interment and Graveside service will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Rev. Michael Comfort officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/27/2009	Mr. Robert P. Elzey, age 72, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009. He is survived by: former wife, Barbara Dervan, Kennesaw, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Alvin Huckaby, Hoschton, GA; son, Robert Paul Elzey, Jr., Covington, GA; grandchildren, Daniel Huckaby and Dustin Huckaby; sisters, Mildred Owens, Decatur, GA and Betty Jane Bryant, Gadsden, AL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Elzey was born June 30, 1937 in Fulton County, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a retired truck driver from Brown Transport. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Palmer officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens in Smyrna, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/29/2009	Mr. Dewey “Alton” Tribble, age 80, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by: granddaughter, Alicia Griffeth King; parents, George and Janie Langley Tribble; sister, Frances Tribble Hill; and brother, J. B. Tribble. He is survived by: wife of fifty-seven years, Fern Wheeler Tribble, Sugar Hill, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Debbie Tribble Ryder, Sugar Hill, GA and Kimberly and Shawn Landers, Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Bart Griffeth, Jarred Landers, Jesse Landers, and Sydney Landers; great grandson, Austin King; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Bobby Jones, Thomson, GA; sister-in-law, Doris Johnson Tribble, Jacksonville, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Tribble was born July 16, 1929 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1949 graduate of Sugar Hill High School in Sugar Hill, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army where he was a Master Sergeant and retired after thirty years of service. He was also retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA after thirty years of service and was a member of U. A. W. Local 10. He was a member of the Buford American Legion Post 127. Mr. Tribble was a member of Sugar Hill First Baptist Church in Sugar Hill, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Sudderth officiating. Interment will follow in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA with military honors. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Shawn Landers, Jarred Landers, Jesse Landers, Bart Griffeth, F. Wayne Hill, and David Hill. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/27/2009	Mr. Jerry Edwards, age 69, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by: father, Bonnie Edwards; and mother, Mattie Bruce Gregg. He is survived by: sister, Catherine Edwards Whitaker, Hendersonville, TN; niece, Pamela Shiver, Tennessee; nephew, Buddy Whitaker, Dahlonega, GA; aunts, Charlotte Edwards Howerton, Sugar Hill, GA and Kathleen Bruce Terry, Suwanee, GA; uncle and aunt, Emory and Lucille Bruce, Carnesville, GA; special first cousins, Debbie Terry Miller, Suwanee, GA and Susan Terry Bishop, Suwanee, GA; and numerous other cousins and other relatives. Mr. Edwards was born January 8, 1940 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1958 graduate of Sugar Hill High School in Sugar Hill, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant after thirty years of service and was a member of the U. A. W. Local 10. He served on the Suwanee Volunteer Fire Dept. He was an avid gardener, NASCAR fan, bowler, and a car enthusiast. Mr. Edwards enjoyed getting together with his 1958 graduating class at Puckett’s Restaurant every third Tuesday of each month. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in Duluth City Cemetery in Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The 1958 graduating class of Sugar Hill High School will serve as honorary escort and should meet at the funeral home chapel by 2:30 p.m.
08/27/2009	Mrs. Beatrice Kettering Fay, age 54, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009. She is survived by husband of twenty-three years, Joe Fay, Sugar Hill, GA; brother, Charles Kettering, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda Kettering, Buford, GA, Sophia and Mike Dennis, Kennesaw, GA, and Dorothea and Danny Daniel, Woodstock, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Fay was born December 13, 1954 in Davie, FL. She was a communications supervisor with Professional Communications Management in Norcross, GA for the past eight years. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Fay’s request was to be cremated with no memorial service. If you knew her, just remember she was your friend. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Suite 260, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.
08/27/2009	Mr. Bill Van Every, age 64, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 27, 2009. He is survived by: his wife of forty-three years, Mrs. Dianne Barke Van Every, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Van Every Tubbs and husband, Steve, Jasper, AL; son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Gina Jeffers Van Every, Gainesville, GA; grandsons, Austin Van Every and Nathan Van Every; aunts, Mrs. Rheba Dean King, Lagrange, GA and Mrs. Linda Mims-Clark, Lagrange, GA; first cousin and their daughter, Greg and Anne Marie King and Meredith, all of Macon, GA. Mr. Van Every was born November 10, 1944 in Langdale, AL. He was a 1962 graduate of Escambia High School in Pensacola, FL and a 1966 graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Mr. Van Every was a retired owner, consultant, engineer and developer from Champion Software Solutions. He worked on NASA Apollo Mission where he wrote and developed programs. He was a member of the Gwinnett Rotary Club for many years. Mr. Van Every was a member of Providence Church in Duluth, GA and was a former member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, GA where he was a Sunday school teacher of the Willis-Van Every Sunday School Class. Bill and Dianne were Christian Marriage Counselors for the past twelve years. Mr. Van Every loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking and biking. He loved spending time with his family and he will be greatly missed by all. He loved his Lord and his Word and is rejoicing with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ty Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Church, 2146 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Bill Van Every.
08/26/2009	Mr. Todd Hibbitts, age 51, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by: son, Vassar Hibbitts. He is survived by: wife of thirteen years, Marian Hayes Hibbitts, Flowery Branch, GA; grandson, Tyler Hibbitts, Plover, WI; parents, Bob and Barbara Hibbitts, Missoula, MT; brothers and sister-in-law, Tim Hibbitts, St. Francis, WI and Lance and Debbie Hibbitts, Missoula, MT; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Marcus and Martha Hayes, Nashville, GA; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marcia and Danny Sanders, Valley, AL. Mr. Hibbitts was born December 6, 1957 in Wheelersburg, OH. He was a salesman of electrical supplies. He was a musician and he enjoyed playing the guitar. He was an avid golfer. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
08/25/2009	Mrs. Mildred Brown Barnett, age 82, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Ralph Moore and Lema Brown and Jim Brown; brothers J. T. Brown and Douglas Brown; and daughters, Linda Nance and Terri Barnett. She is survived by: husband of fifty-five years, Mr. Logan Barnett, Lawrenceville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Charlson, Winder, GA, Robin and Fred Mason, Statham, GA and Melissa and Adrian Polk, Hoschton, GA; son, Jack Townley, Roswell, GA; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Nuel Brown Melton, Buford, GA, Betty Brown Croker, Lawrenceville, GA and Margaret Brown Sams and husband, Bobby Sams, South Carolina; brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman and Travis Brown, Buford, GA and Rennis and Janice Brown, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Ruth Allen Brown, Lawrenceville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Barnett was born June 20, 1927 and a native of Gwinnett County, GA. She was a 1944 graduate of Lawrenceville High School in Lawrenceville, GA. She was a retired newspaper auditor. Mrs. Barnett was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church in Buford, GA where she was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. James “Jim” Ferguson and Rev. James McNeil officiating. Interment will follow in Ivy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/25/2009	Mrs. Imogene Sizemore Mooney, age 82, of Talmo, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by: son, Frank Wesley Pruitt. She is survived by: husband of 61 years, J. C. Mooney, Talmo, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jean and Barry Moore, Gainesville, GA; son, Ronnie C. Mooney, Talmo, GA; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Runnelle and J. D. Wallace, Canton, GA and Pauline Anderson, Gainesville, GA; brother, Clifford Junior Sizemore, Ft. Walton Beach, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Mooney was born July 10, 1927 in DeKalb County, AL. She lived in the Gravel Springs Community in Buford, GA for many years. She was a retired L.P.N. from Gwinnett Hospital System and worked at Buford General Hospital, Joan Glancy Hospital and Gwinnett Medical Center for many years. She was a member of Gravel Springs Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Sizemore officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/24/2009	Mr. James “Jim” Hathorn, Jr., age 66, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Jimmy and Sally Hathorn. He is survived by: wife of forty-four years, Lynda Harris Hathorn, Buford, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Sarah Hathorn, Dacula, GA; and sister, Virginia Hathorn, Memphis, TN. Mr. Hathorn was born June 29, 1943 in West Palm Beach, FL. He lived in Jackson, MS for forty-two years before moving to Buford three years ago. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was retired from Mississippi Veterans Affairs Commission as a service officer. He was a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Mincey of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/24/2009	Mr. Henry Leach, age 76, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009. He is survived by: wife of 54 years, Dianne E. Leach, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter, Alison Leach, East Rockway, NY; sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Nancy Leach, Rockville Centre, NY, Erik and Christine Leach, Johns Creek, GA and Craig and Margaret Leach, Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, George and Carole Leach, Rockville Centre, NY; nephews, Tommy and Susan Leach, Ricky Leach and Jonathan and Suzanne Bohs; and niece, Heather and Vartan Aznavoorian. Mr. Leach was born November 30, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a 1951 graduate of Southside High School in Rockville Centre, NY and a 1954 graduate of New York State University at Farmingdale, NY where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science. He joined the family business The Leach Roofing and Hardware Company established in 1865. He was a retired engineer with Weather Wise Conditioning Corp of NY. After retiring, he moved to Hinesville, GA in 1994 and then moved to Sugar Hill, GA in March of 2005 to live a life of leisure. He was member of the Rotary International, a member of Rockville Centre Volunteer Fire Dept., and he was a Mason. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Rockville Centre, NY. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Suite 260, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Mr. Henry Leach.
08/24/2009	Mr. Robert J. Brown, age 63, of Winder, GA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by: father, Julius Brown. Mr. Brown is survived by: his wife of 38 years, Mrs. Peggy Brown, Winder, GA; daughters, Terri Turpin, Cumming, GA and Tiffany Pence, Winder, GA; son, Rob Brown, Winder, GA; honorary son, Evan Romines, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Holly and Parker Turpin, Blake and Kinsleigh Pence, Alyssa Robby, and Kami and Faith Brown; mother, Mrs. Jo C. Brown, Cleveland, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alton and Sue Brown, Monroe, GA and Tony and Amanda Brown, Cleveland, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Jarmon, Boaz, AL; aunt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Brown was born on November 24, 1945 in White County, GA. Mr. Brown retired after 25 years of service with the Doraville Police Department. He was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville where he greeted everyone with a smile. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA with Rev. Kenny Kuykendall, Rev Lloyd Ferguson, and Dr. Thurman Wade officiating with remains placed in state at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at Cross Roads Baptist Church on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church Building Fund, 1391 Braselton Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
08/23/2009	Mr. Ron F. Nollen, age 74, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by: son, Ronald Alonzo Nollen; parents, Frederick W. and Gertrude E. Nollen; and brother, Fred Nollen. He is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Keelan Ramsey, Lawrenceville, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Bob Nollen, Norcross, GA and Michael and Shawn Nollen, Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Heather Parker, Shaun Zickafoose, Coltan Ramsey and Chayton Ramsey; one great grandson, Landon Parker; sisters, Karen Bjorklund, West Chester, PA, Diane Romeo, West Chester, PA and Linda Kerber, Pottstown, PA; brother, Ken Nollen, West Chester, PA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Nollen was born September 23, 1934 in Cumberland County, PA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a retired finance manager from Gulf Oil Company in Tucker, GA. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Rev. Gerry M. Davis officiating and with military honors by American Legion Post 127. The family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m.
08/23/2009	Mrs. Dalia Alvarez de Sanson, age 84, of Buford, GA died on Sunday, August 23, 2009. She is the daughter of the late Domingo Alvarez Rivas and Matilde Grau Machin of Cuba. She is survived by: daughters, Barbara Vazquez and Ivonne Vreeland, Buford, GA; sons-in-law, Luis Vazquez and Chris Vreeland, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Christy Vazquez, Andrew Vazquez, Tony Vazquez, Corey Vreeland, and Tyler Vreeland, all of Buford, GA. Mrs. Sanson was born in Cuba. She was a bookkeeper. She was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Norcross, GA. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Norcross, GA with Father Thomas Hennessy serving as Celebrant. Christian Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/22/2009	Miss Dorothy L. Fowler, age 83, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Lewie and Bessie Roberts Fowler; and brother, Allen Fowler. She is survived by: brothers and sister-in-law, Bobby and Beulah Fowler, Sugar Hill, GA and Fred K. Fowler, Dahlonega, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Annelle and John Stripland, Sugar Hill, GA; nieces and nephews, Susan and Rusty Whitt, Sugar Hill, GA, Sandy and Bob Hurt, Gainesville, GA and Vickie Cooper, Flowery Branch; nephew, Wade Fowler, Buford, GA; several great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Miss Fowler was born July 22, 1926 in Gwinnett County, GA. She worked at Hi-Hope Workshop in Lawrenceville, GA for twenty-five years. She was of the Baptist Faith. Graveside service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, GA with Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/19/2009	Mr. James Richard Pugh, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Wesley and Eunice Fuller Pugh; and step mother, Lola Bell Bullock Pugh. He is survived by: sister, Mrs. Opal Pugh Martinez, Buford, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Douglas Pugh, Gainesville, GA, Bud and Dot Pugh, Suwanee, GA and Jimmy Pugh, Lawrenceville, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and step brother, Bill and Irene Vann, Douglasville, GA. Mr. Pugh was born April 22, 1931 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a 1951 graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA. He was a veteran of the Air Force having served in the Korean War. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant after thirty-five years of service and was a member of the U. A. W. Local 10. He was a member of the Men’s Hardee’s Breakfast Table. Richard was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating with remarks from Dr. Tommy Green read by Rev. Wayne Johnson. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/18/2009	Mr. Tony G. Lanton, age 54, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, G. T. and Charlotte Lanton. He is survived by: wife of seven years, Sherry Warner Lanton, Buford, GA; sister, Suzie Lanton, Buford, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Mark Lanton, Chris Lanton, Buford, GA and Jon and Erin Lanton, Monroe, GA; mother-in-law, Evelyn White, Buford, GA, several nieces, nephews and cousins, step son, Tony and Dana White, Dahlonega, GA; and step grandchildren, Tony Alexander White, Dahlonega, GA, Cody White, Dahlonega, GA and Dakota White, Dahlonega, GA. Mr. Lanton was born December 17, 1954 in Alabama. He was a graduate of Buford High School in Buford, GA and attended the University of Georgia program at Lanier College. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Newbern officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
08/16/2009	Mrs. Lena Volpe Rudow, age 99, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rudow. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Ronald E. and Brenda Rudow, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Bryan and Sarah Rudow, Winder, GA, Ronald Rudow, Jr. and wife, Heather Rudow, Winder, GA, Brett and Amanda Rudow, Buford, GA and Bryson Rudow, Baltimore, MD; two great grandchildren, Brock Rudow and Kendall Rudow; son, Michael Rudow, Florida; and step son, Edward Rudow, Jr., Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Rudow was born August 5, 1910 in Bergen County, NJ. She was a retired Dietary Assistant at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, NJ and also a seamstress. Mrs. Rudow was a resident of Gwinnett Extended Care in Lawrenceville, GA for the part four years where she was crowned Ms. Gwinnett Extended Care of 2007. She was a member of the Buford Senior Citizens prior to going to Gwinnett Extended Care. She was a member of Prince Of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/15/2009	Mr. John C. Valenti, age 52, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by: his father, John V. Valenti. He is survived by: wife of 34 years, Theresa Rodriguez Valenti, Buford, GA; son, John Valenti, Buford, GA; daughter-in-law, Lyne Desmarais, Pendergrass, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Greg Silver, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Madyson Valenti, Manuel Bouffard, Joshua Silver and Erynne Silver; mother and step father, Mary and Bob Gomer, Arlington, TX; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and Richard Fromer, Watuga, TX and Cindy Valenti and Damon Mayfield, Watuga, TX; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marc and Tanya Valenti, Keller, TX and Joseph and Theresa Valenti, Lanoka Harbor, NJ; sister-in-law, Cynthia Valenti, Keller, TX; uncles and aunts, Charles and Ren Royal, Garland, TX and Jimmy and Linda Royal, Staten Island, NY; father-in-law, Pete and Chris Rodriguez, Monroe, NC; mother-in-law, Jeffie Akins, Buford, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia and Cary Kelly, Flowery Branch, GA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Peter Rodriguez and Joyce Miller, Whiting, NJ and Ronnie and Pam Rodriguez, Buford, GA; aunt and uncle, Mary and Verdis Puckett, Buford, GA; uncle and aunt, Roger and Charlsie Akins, Flowery Branch, GA; aunt, Voncille Akins, Athens, GA; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Mr. Valenti was born May 12, 1957 in Staten Island, NY. He was a 1975 graduate of Lakewood High School in Lakewood, NJ. He was employed with Carter and Associates Property Management Company in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Dewayne Wellborn officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/14/2009	Mrs. Dovie Samples Perry, age 80, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Lewis F. Perry; and parents, Alvin Lonzo and Odessa Bullock Samples. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Hoyt Fox, Suwanee, GA and Jessie and Greg Hannah, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Judy Perry, Suwanee, GA, Barry Perry, Suwanee, GA and Johnny “John” and Penny Perry, Suwanee, GA; twelve grandchildren, Frankie Perry, Bucky Perry, Randy Perry, Chris Fox, Kim Franks, Joey Perry, Monica Burton, Iris Keith, Philip Hannah, Luke Hannah, Melissa Camiscioni, and Cliff Calvert; thirteen great grandchildren; sisters, Lola Baggett Boyd, Buford, GA and Martha Givens, Flowery Branch, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Monroe and Nellie Samples, Cumming, GA and James and Shirley Samples, Cumming, GA; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Perry was born May 8, 1929 in Forsyth County, GA and lived in the Level Creek Community for many years. She worked in the cafeteria at North Gwinnett High School for many years and also worked for Wal-Mart in the Fabric Dept. She was a member of the Peoples Bank Travel Club, a member of the Suwanee Good Timers, and a member of Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee, GA. She was as avid seamstress, enjoyed going fishing, and loved working in her flowers and vegetable garden. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and she will be greatly missed by her family and by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in Level Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery in Suwanee, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/13/2009	Shirley Jo Dickerson, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Dickerson was born July 18, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, to a family of Hungarian immigrants. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred Andorka and Gizella Novak Andorka. Mrs. Dickerson, a loving mother, sister, and grandmother fought a long and courageous battle with Tardive Dyskinesia. She will forever be remembered in our hearts as a person who always had a smile on her face even through the most painful times of her life. She was an inspiration to everyone that had the privilege of knowing her and she will be greatly missed. Survivors include her sister, Cindy Dickinson of Flowery Branch; son, David Dickerson of Maury, North Carolina; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Steve Renner of Carnesville; cousins, John, Mary Ann and Ted Novak of Canton, Ohio; her grandchildren, Sean Thomas of Franklin, North Carolina, Dakota and Cheyanne Walden of Carnesville, Ashley and Kathy Dickerson of Claremore, Oklahoma and the special friends that were made through the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
08/13/2009	Mrs. Ruth Crabtree Medlin, age 75, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Sharon Davis; and son, Rusty Cummings. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Sam Mellas, Duluth, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, David Cummings, Buford, GA and Mike and Melissa Cummings, Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Athena Donkar, Nikki Mellas, Dustin Stone, Dalton Cummings, Amber Cummings, and Sarah Cummings; sisters, Thelma Gaut, Flatsburg, TN and Tommie Welch, Maryville, TN; brother, Kenneth Crabtree, Knoxville, TN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The remains have been cremated and there are no services planned.
08/12/2009	Mr. Adam E. Nunez, age 48, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. He is survived by: wife of 14 years, Celia Nunez, Buford, GA; stepson, Sean Oakley, Buford, GA; mother, Rosa Sandoval, Port Washington, NY; brother, Victor Gonzalez, Forest Hills, NY; aunts and uncles, Angela and Paul Lampe, Amityville, NY, Cecelia and Victor Benavides, Port Washington, NY and Teresa Martinez, Port Washington, NY; and special pets his dogs, Maggie, Chuck and Sweetie. Mr. Nunez was born February 28, 1961 in El Salvador. He has lived in the United States since he was five years old. He was employed with Sugar Foods, Inc. in Villa Rica, GA for the last nineteen years as a warehouse supervisor. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles White officiating. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Graveside and interment service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Knolls Cemetery and Memorial Park in Port Washington, NY. The family will receive friends at Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home in Port Washington, NY on Monday evening, August 17, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/11/2009	Mr. Arthur F. “Art” Corders, age 78, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by son, Eddie McGuire. He is survived by: wife of 33 years, Gloria McDaniel Corders, Lawrenceville, GA; children, David McGuire, Loganville, GA; Vanessa McGuire Cox, Gainesville, GA, Robert Corders, Deborah Corders, and Teresa Corders; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Nancy Young, Woodburn, OR; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Shelby Pruitt, North Carolina, Patricia and Calvin Bryan, Sautee, GA, Diane Swetman, Union City, GA, Linda Barrs, Loganville, GA, Cathy and David Lancaster, Buford, GA, and Phylis and Ronnie Lakey, Monroe, GA; and several nieces. Mr. Corders was born June 20, 1931 in New York. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force after twenty years of services as a staff sergeant. He served as a fire captain from 1957 to 1958 at Kunsan Air Base in Korea both on duty and off duty. He was also retired from the Gwinnett County Utilities Water Department. He received a trenching and excavation certificate from the Georgia Tech Education Extension in Atlanta, GA on December 4, 1990. He was a member of the L.D.s Latter Day Saints of Dacula Ward. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Stewart Rowberry and Rev. Doug Horsley officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/11/2009	Mr. James William Mann, age 71, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Clela Mann. He is survived by: wife of 46 years, Jean Hudson Mann, Sugar Hill, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Mann and Jonathan Pearce, Orange City, FL and Mary Anne and Matt Williams, Suwanee, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Tamara Mann, London, England; grandchildren, Jake Williams, Molly Williams, Katie Williams, Chloe Mann, Sullivan Mann, Sadie Mann, and William Mann; aunt, Lucille McDonald, Conyers, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and mother-in-law, Evelyn Hudson, Buford, GA. Mr. Mann was born June 6, 1938 in Rockdale County, GA and lived in Snellville, GA for thirty-two years before moving to Sugar Hill, GA four years ago. He was a graduate from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA. He was a retired vice president and trust officer from Bank of America in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Snellville and attended Buford First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Gerry M. Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery in Conyers, Rockdale County, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Gwinnett Humane Society or the American Cancer Society in memory of James William Mann.
08/09/2009	Mrs. Helen Brown Vines, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009. She went to Heaven to be with her sister, Hilda Brown. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Louis Vines, Buford, GA. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:00 noon at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 11:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
08/06/2009	Mr. Rickey L. Pugh, age 56, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Clifford and Polly Stone Pugh; and brother, Larry Pugh. He is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Patrick Ledford, Dahlonega, GA and Kim and Darrin Chambers, Clermont, GA; grandchildren, Julie Moose, John Chambers, Kennedy Ledford, Eli Ledford, and Emma Ledford; sister, Sue Pugh Grissom, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Reggie and Patsy Pugh, Buford, GA; aunt, Florene B. Pugh, Buford, GA; nephews, Matthew Grissom and Daniel Pugh; niece, Diana Pugh; and several cousins. Mr. Pugh was born December 16, 1952 in Gwinnett County, GA. He received his education at North Gwinnett High School. He worked for General Motors Assembly Plant for a number of years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Anderson and Rev. Mark Stroud officiating. Interment will follow in Island Ford Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
08/06/2009	Mrs. Inez Lummus Wheeler, age 90, of Snellville, GA passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Renay and Dr. Ronnie Kilgore, Snellville, GA; grandchildren, Andrew Burkhalter, Christie Walls, Cindy Way and Kerri Kilgore; nine great grandchildren, Courtney Way, John Way, Josh Way, Gracie Connor, Gage Hembree, Nathan Walls, Zach Walls, Cheynne Kilgore and Lane; brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Rachel Lummus, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Mamie Lummus, Canton, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wheeler was born August 5, 1919 in Canton, Cherokee County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Snellville in Snellville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Phillips, Dr. Ronnie Kilgore, and Dr. Terry Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/06/2009	Mrs. Katherine Kleiber Warner, age 80, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, John J. Warner; sons, Henry Sadowski and Michael Sadowski; and daughter, Patricia Windeler. She is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Brenda Warner, Buford, GA and Bill and Theresa Sadowski, Coral Springs, FL; son-in-law, George Windeler, St. Augustine, FL; five grandchildren, Christopher Warner, Buford, GA, John Warner, Buford, GA, Samuel Warner, Buford, GA, Heather Windeler, St. Augustine, FL and William Sadowski, Coral Springs, FL; sisters and brother-in-law, Theresa Kleiber, Port St. Lucia, FL and Anna and Fred Waitt, Port St. Lucia, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Warner was born October 10, 1928 in Youngstown, OH. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 12:00 noon at Prince Of Peace Catholic Church with Father Nicholas Azar serving as Celebrant. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Pomona, CA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/06/2009	Mr. Tim M. Adams, age 51, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Lisa Adams, Andrews, NC; granddaughter, Madison Adams, Andrews, NC; brother, William Milton Adams, Lawrenceville, GA; and several cousins. Mr. Adams was born December 5, 1957 in Gwinnett County, GA. He received his education at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was a painter. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Farrell K. Presley officiating. Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tim Adams Memorial Fund, c/o Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, to help with funeral expenses.
08/05/2009	Mrs. Jewell Brogdon Pirkle, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great-grandmother passed from this life August 5, 2009. She was born August 1, 1918 in Buford, Georgia. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Pat Pirkle, Buford; granddaughter and husband, Deborah Pirkle and Robert Clark, Duluth and granddaughter and husband, Beth and Wayne Samples, Cumming; grandson and wife, Jeff and Toni Pirkle, Winder; sister, Montie Thompson, Buford; sister-in-law, Judy Pirkle, Buford; great grandchildren, Hollie Bryson, Juli Adamson, Heather Landers and Torrie Souther; four great great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She began her career with Southern Bell as a telephone operator and retired from AT&T after thirty years of service. She was a member of Buford First United Methodist Church since 1926, a member of the Willing Workers Adult Sunday School Class and a member of Buford United Methodist Women (Carrie Stringer Circle). She was preceded in death by: husband, Carl Pirkle, Jr.; young son, Donald Pirkle; parents, Myrtle and Hardy T. (Jack) Brogdon; godmother, Ozella Puckett; granddaughter, Ginger Pirkle; sisters, Burl Bridges, Bobbie Brogdon, Jimmie Kelley and Dorothy Hosch; and brother, Hardy T. Brogdon, Jr. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Buford First United Methodist Church with The Rev. Gerry M. Davis officiating. Interment will follow immediately in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, Georgia 30096 or her beloved church, Buford First United Methodist Church, 285 East Main Street, Buford, Georgia 30518 in memory of Jewell Brogdon Pirkle.
08/04/2009	Mrs. Florence Hulsey Mangum, age 93, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Sam Mangum; and son-in-law, Harold Pass. She is survived by: daughter, Mary Pass, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Terry and Glenda Pass, Sugar Hill, GA and Melanie Pass, Sugar Hill, GA; three great grandchildren, Shayna and Aaron Kibler, Carnesville, GA, Julie Pass Prock, Buford, GA and Amanda Bowen, Toccoa, GA; three great great-grandchildren, Maci Bowen, Corvin Prock and Alijah Kibler; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Jack Brown, Dawsonville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Mangum was born August 7, 1915 in Lumpkin County, GA. She was retired from Georgia Boot Shoe Company in Flowery Branch after thirty-two years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Hansard officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
08/02/2009	Mr. Don R. Byrd, Sr., age 91, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009. He is survived by: wife of 72 years, Mrs. Ellen Nelson Byrd, Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Don R. Byrd, Jr. and wife, Patty Byrd, Duluth, GA; grandsons, Chris and Lisa Byrd, Johns Creek, GA and Robert and Megan Byrd, Lawrenceville, GA; great granddaughter, Addison Marie Byrd; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Byrd, Woodbury, GA and Grace Dollar Nelson, Lawrenceville, GA; nephews and nieces, Richard and Diane Byrd, Braselton, GA; Ronald Byrd, Indiana, Decatur Dunagan, Bob and Harriett Dunagan, Mike Nelson, and Stan Nelson; nieces and nephews, Norma and Donald Huff and Ruth and Harry Wood. Mr. Byrd was born July 24, 1918 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in World War II landing in Normandy on D Day at 3:30 p.m. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired foreman from CSX Railroad and owned and operated Sunny Hill Apple Orchard on Braselton Highway for a number of years. He was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. E. N. Brady officiating. Interment will follow in Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
08/02/2009	Mrs. Charlotte Gilliard Whitehurst, age 89, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Lewis Whitehurst; parents, Ed and Martha Gilliard; sister, Daisy Melton; and brothers Robert Gilliard and James Gilliard. She is survived by: daughter, Bernice Burwell, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Ameerah Graham, Shavonn Leacock, and Olatunde Thompson; one great grandchild; sister, Mrs. Madeline Wilson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Whitehurst was born November 4, 1919 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Allen Temple United Methodist Church where she was a mother of Allen Temple United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Teresa Waters and Pastor Betty Sue Earls officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at Allen Temple United Methodist Church on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
07/31/2009	A long time Gwinnettian and successful business owner, Mrs. Nell Paden Humphries, age, 86, of Lawrenceville GA passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009. Mrs. Humphries was preceded in death by: her husband, Thomas J. Humphries, Jr.; son, Thomas John Humphries, III; grandson, Thomas John “T.J.” Humphries, IV. She is survived by: her daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. (Tommie) Mayo, Allentown, PA and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Portia) Benton, Covington, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Paden and Kim Humphries, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Jon and Lydia Mayo, Jane and Michael Hawkins, Jackson Mayo, Jennifer and John Kelly, Sidney and Christina Benton, Hannah Humphries, and Katelyn Humphries; 9 Great Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Humphries was born on May 18, 1923 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was the daughter of the late George and Effie Paden. She was the founder and owner of Lawrenceville Florist since 1951. Mrs. Humphries received her 50-year F.T.D. membership award in 2005. She was the past president of the Lawrenceville Garden Club and a member of the Eastern Star receiving her Emeritus Badge. Mrs. Humphries was a member of the Lawrenceville Pilot Club, the Lawrenceville Business Professional Women’s Club, and was also chosen Business Woman of the year. She was also a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville and former Sunday School Teacher. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Holley officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker, GA. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ashton Hall Assisted Living in Lawrenceville, GA or Embracing Hospice in Snellville, GA.
07/31/2009	Casimera (Kay (Casi)) M. Grassler, age 94, of Buford, GA passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at home in God's care without struggle.   Mrs. Grassler, the daughter of the late Joseph and Julianna Zymroz was preceded in death by her husband, Peter P. Grassler; her sisters, Anna Babcock, Helen Mack, Mary Zymroz and Frances Sobczyk; her brothers, Louis Zymroz and Teddy Zymroz.   She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Anne Grassler of Staunton, Virginia; her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Gary Huddleston of Buford, GA; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Jane Zymroz and Leo and Helen Zymroz of Niagara Falls; her sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Leo Garvey of Marietta, OH; her grandchildren, David Brummel of Atlanta, GA and Jennifer and Julie Grassler, of Bedford, VA; step-grandchildren, Vickie Lynne Jackson and Patrick Arnold, both of Dallas, TX;  8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and one nephew.   Mrs. Grassler studied nursing under the tutelage of the Sisters of Charity in Buffalo, New York and received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from the Education Department of the University of the State of New York.   She worked for many years at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Niagara Falls, followed by years of her nursing care with Dr. Lawrence Carlino.   Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grassler lived in Niagara Falls until his retirement in 1969, when they moved to Clearwater, FL.   Kay continued to live in Clearwater after Pete's passing in 1981 until 1999, when she moved to live with her daughter, Betty and son-in-law, Gary Huddleston in Buford, GA.   She and her husband were members of Holy Trinity RC Church in Niagara Falls.  She was a member and proud Eucharistic Minister of St. Michael's RC Church in Clearwater, FL, and a member of Prince of Peace RC Church in Buford, GA.    Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory of Buford, GA will prepare Casi for her final resting place in her hometown of Niagara Falls, New York, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at The Divine Mercy RC Church at 9:30 AM.  The family will have visitation on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Zajac Funeral Home, Inc. 319-24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, (716) 284-6478.  zajacfhinc@hotmail.com
07/29/2009	Mrs. Carolyn M. Johnson, age 78, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Clifton and Clarice Mobley. She is survived by: husband of 62 years, Simon P. Johnson, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Lee Smith, Sugar Hill, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Peggy Johnson, Sugar Hill, GA; six grandchildren, Chris Johnson, Stephanie Hodges, Jodie Johnson, Jeremy Johnson, Tyler Jones and Zack Jones; sixteen great grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Doris Tribble, Jacksonville, FL, Jackie and Bill Cook, Winder, GA and Melissa and Jim Waddell, Dallas, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Johnson was born February 5, 1931 in Gray, GA. She received her education at Sugar Hill High School. She was retired from Scientific Atlanta and Lovable Company; and her last employment was with the Gwinnett County Court System as a Court Bailiff. She was a member of the Buford Eastern Star. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
07/26/2009	Mr. R. Paul Jones, age 71, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009. He is survived by: wife of 50 years, Joan Crowe Jones, Flowery Branch, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Stuart Chambers, Flowery Branch, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Paul Jones, Jr. and wife, Arvella, Buford, GA and William M. Jones, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Gina Schwartz, Bo Jones, Sammantha Jones, Ian Chambers, Aaron Chambers, Darian Benton, Adam Chambers, and Chloe Chambers; great grandson, Trevor Jones; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Sadie Jones, Buford, GA and Francis and Shirley Jones, Clermont, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Jones was born May 4, 1938 in Hall County, GA. He was a 1956 graduate of Buford High School. He was retired from Lockheed Martin Co. in Marietta, GA after thirty-one years of service. Mr. Jones was a former member of the Buford City School Board and active in the Little League. He was a member of the Buford First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Church Choir. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother and a friend to all who knew him. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Barnum and Rev. Herb Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.
07/25/2009	Mrs. Becky Stewart, age 65, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by: parents, Thomas H. and Mary Lee Pearce; and brother, Thomas H. “Buddy” Pearce. She is survived by: husband, Michael T. Stewart, Alpharetta, GA; son, Shannon T. Stewart, Portland, OR; sisters, Mary Joe Dreadin, Pensacola FL and Jackie Ellis, Tucson, AZ; nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends. Mrs. Stewart was a native of Columbus, GA. She graduated from UGA, where she was a member of the rifle team, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority member, and member of the AAUW. Mrs. Stewart taught at Russell High School, Riverside High School, Kimbrell Bridge Elementary School, Mimosa Elementary School and the last eleven years at Manning Oaks Elementary School. She was a member of the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Don Martin officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to be made to the children of Manning Oaks Educational fund in memory of Becky Stewart.
07/25/2009	Mrs. Lessie Peppers Venable, age 93, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Clyde Venable. She is survived by: daughters, Betty Fleeming, Detroit, MI and Linda Venable Miller, Homer, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold Coggins, Buford, GA, Donald and Barbara Coggins, Buford, GA and Randy and Dianne Coggins, Buford, GA; fifteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother, Marvin Peppers, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Venable was born April 9, 1916 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Venable was a member of the Buford Church of God. Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Rev. Randy Coggins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
07/23/2009	Mrs. Kim Priddy Wallis, age 50, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by: father, Wayne Priddy; and brother, Britt Priddy. She is survived by: sons and daughter-in-law, Chris and Jessica Petty, Winder, GA and Zach Petty, Lawrenceville, GA; granddaughter, Savannah Mae Petty; mother, Gwen Brock, Dahlonega, GA; brother, Thomas Wayne Priddy, Loganville, GA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. Wallis was born July 16, 1959 in Fulton County, GA. She was a 1977 graduate of Woodward Academy in Atlanta, GA. She attended Troy State College. She was employed with Metro PCS Partners. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of College Park in College Park, GA. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Waters officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
07/22/2009	Mrs. Lula Belle Rayburn, age 78, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Earl and Ethel Frasure. She is survived by: husband of 59 years, Marshall Rayburn, Buford, GA; daughter, Joyce Hosch, Flowery Branch, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Sue Hosch, Flowery Branch, GA, Earl Rayburn, Buford, GA, and Mark Rayburn, Buford, GA; four grandchildren, Gina and David Ingram, Cody Brasfield, Wanda Anglin, and Clint Martin; five great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rayburn was born March 30, 1931 in Oconee County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA with Rev. Paul Wade officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
07/21/2009	Ms. Barbara Ann Baker, age 74, of Duluth, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by; daughter, Penny Jo Schwartz. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Keith Ahlfinger, Suwanee, GA; son, Michael Schwartz, Cincinnati, OH; grandsons, Derrick Schwartz, Duluth, Chase Ahlfinger, Suwanee, GA, and Taylor Schwartz, Cincinnati, OH; granddaughter, Ashley Schwartz, Cincinnati, OH; great grandsons, Kael Alexander Schwartz, Duluth, GA and Myles Schwartz, Cincinnati, OH; and great granddaughter, Brooklyn Cotroneo, Cincinnati, OH. Barbara was born in Middletown, OH and moved to Georgia in 1972. She owned Tiny Treasures Children’s store for a number of years and was presently employed with The Home Depot in Duluth. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and her new great grandchild. Her pets, “Puss” and “Shelby” were a great joy in her life. Her yard, which was filled with lots of flowers, was a testament to her love of gardening. She enjoyed music of all kinds, classical to country, and played the piano. She loved to read, sew, play cards, crochet and have coffee with her dear neighbor, Doris. A kinder soul never walked this earth. She has been a rock to many and will be greatly missed. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Mark Lee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
07/21/2009	Ms. Penny Schwartz, age 51, of Duluth, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by: mother, Barbara Ann Baker. She is survived by: father, Edward Schwartz, Deerfield Beach, FL; son, Derrick Schwartz, Duluth, GA; grandson, Kael Alexander Schwartz, Duluth, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Jody and Keith Ahlfinger, Suwanee, GA; brother, Michael Schwartz, Cincinnati, OH; nephews, Chase Ahlfinger, Suwanee, GA and Taylor Schwartz, Cincinnati, OH; and niece, Ashley Schwartz, Cincinnati, OH. Penny was born in Cincinnati, OH and moved to Georgia in 1972. Penny loved her family and friends and most of all her son, Derrick. Early in her life, she worked in the family owned restaurant then car sales and later managed a clothing store. She loved boating, water skiing, playing cards, and gardening. Most of all, her love for drag racing led to her smoking a tire off every now and then. Her life was a never-ending battle with Crohn’s disease and when she was feeling well she was a joy to be with. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Mark Lee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
07/21/2009	Mr. B. A. “Butch” Appling, age 88, of Dacula, GA and the Hog Mountain Community passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Grace West Appling; parents, Samuel and Odessa Appling; sisters, Joyce Wyatt and Alice Waltz; and brothers, Tince Appling, Ray Appling, Huey Appling and Fay Appling. He is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Mark, Crowell, Buford, GA, Claudette and David Miller, Hoschton, GA, and Alice and Robbie Carver, Dacula, GA; grandchildren, Andy and Leila Holbrook, Amanda Holbrook and fiancé, Mitch Parker, Mark Atkinson, Autumn Atkinson, and Leilah Miller; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dora Appling, Douglasville, GA, Betty and Mark Hughes, Lawrenceville, GA, Bobbie and Winford Gower, Dacula, GA, and Claudean Williams, Auburn, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Appling was born August 17, 1920 in Fulton County, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines having served in World War II in the 4th Marine Division and having received a Purple Heart in Iwo Jima. He participated in Five Invasions in the military. He was a retired steel worker. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and he will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Gaddis officiating. Interment will follow in Hog Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Dacula, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
07/20/2009	Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Marion, age 73, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Ira and Margaret Marion; sisters, Dorothy Keel, Macy Parker, Gladys Owens and Patricia Martin. He is survived by: wife of 51 years, Sigi Marion, Buford, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Dale and Sheila Marion, Lawrenceville, GA and Paul Thomas Marion, Buford, GA; six grandchildren, Alexandria Nicole Marion, Lawrenceville, GA, Nicholas Marion, Lawrenceville, GA, Matthew Marion, Lawrenceville, GA, Paul Thomas Marion, Jr., Suwanee, GA, Kenneth Douglas Marion, Suwanee, GA and Brian Christopher Marion, Suwanee, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Paul Thomas and Perm Marion, Norcross, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Marion was born May 5, 1936 in Morgan County, AL. He was a 1955 graduate of Decatur High School in Decatur, AL where he played football and basketball. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U. S. Army after twenty years of service where he received a bronze star from the Vietnam era. He was also retired from DeKalb County Solicitor’s Office after twenty years of service. He was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Monica in Duluth, GA and former member of the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Atlanta, GA and the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 12:10 p.m. at the Catholic Church of St. Monica with Father Jack Durkin serving as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. After the interment, the Marion family would like to invite everyone to a reception at Robert and Sheila Marion’s home, Jefferson Station Subdivision, 1971 Shadwell Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
07/18/2009	Mrs. Jannie Clark, age 54, of Lawrenceville GA passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
07/18/2009	Miss Linda Gail Smith, age 54, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Marge Smith. She is survived by: sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Chess Britt, Loganville, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Carrie Smith, Lawrenceville, GA; and nephews, Chess Britt, II, Matt Britt, and Cameron Smith. Miss Smith was born July 24, 1954 in Fulton County, GA. She was a 1972 graduate of South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, GA. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Rev. Scott Hearn officiating. Family and Friends will meet at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m.
07/16/2009	Catherine Jean Catherine Jean Thrasher, 76, of Buford, GA died July 16,2009. The funeral service will be held at 13:30 p.m. Saturday July 18, 2009 at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford with Reverend Billy Crocker officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends Friday July 17, 2009 at the funeral home. Jean was born on April 17, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jean lived her childhood and teenage years in Collingdale, Pennsylvania and graduated from Collingdale High in 1951. During the Korean War years Jean met her Husband Tillman as he served in the U.S. Army stationed in Collingdale PA. They wed on September 5, 1952 and lived several years in Pennsylvania, upon the birth of their 3rd son the family moved to Buford, GA. Jean and Tillman celebrated 56 years together and produced 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Jean was retired from Gwinnett County School Food Services. Jean was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and an excellent cook specializing in northern cuisine with a southern flair. Her Sunday after church dinners and holidays were always big events for the whole family. Being a native of the northern states she loved wintertime and Christmas was her favorite holiday, she would visit all the stores for just the right gift for her children and grandchildren. Jean was known for her loving heart and generous nature, she was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia. Jean loved life and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Although God has gained a sweet sister, she leaves behind to mourn, her husband Tillman Thrasher, her children, Lee & Stacey Thrasher, Ron & Tyler Thrasher, Steve & Vickie Thrasher and Tammy & Tony Warbington. Grandchildren, Chris Thrasher, Lori Thrasher, Andrea Thrasher Hill, David Thrasher, Trevor Warbington, Tricia Warbington and Matthew Thrasher. Great-grandchildren, Tyler Hill, Taylor Lane & Kaden Lane. Her sister's and brother-in-law's, Dorothy & Al Wagner and Edna & Bob Kucker, brother-in-law Bob Banard, brother-in- law's and sister-in-law's, Kenneth & Pat Thrasher and Lyman & Catherine Dollar. many nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her mother and father Mary & Henry Long, and her sister Lorraine Banard. This is not goodbye, only see you later mom-mom we love you and you will be remembered and missed.
07/15/2009	Ms. Sandra “Sandy” Shahin, age 61, of Lawrenceville, GA died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 15, 2009. There is no service scheduled. Donations can be made in Sandy’s name to American Cancer Society.
07/15/2009	Mrs. Addie R. Kellam, age 66, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 15,2009. Mrs. Kellam was preceded in death by her father, Hurl Randolph, and mother, Maggie Walker; sister, Judy Walker; brothers, Allen Randolph, Willie Randolph, and Charlie Walker. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Leroy Kellam, Sr, Buford, GA; Son and Daughter-in-Law:, Leroy, Jr and Julie Kellam, Lawrenceville, GA; Grand- children, Genorie Sadler, Erika and Maurice Walker, Kyle Kellam and Justin Holland; Great Grandchildren Exavier Walker and Emareon Walker; Sisters and Brothers-in-Law, Magnolia and Rev. Eddie. Bailey, Buford, GA, Mary and Charlie, Jr. Williams, and Henritta Brown, Buford, GA; Special Nieces, Tammy (Peaches) Walker, Buford, GA, and Rhonda Harris, Buford, GA. A host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kellam was born on September 16, 1942 in Jackson County, GA. She was a member of Allen Temple Methodist Church in Buford. Mrs. Kellam worked for many years as a house cleaning supervisor for Buford Manor Nursing Home, the Buford Middle School Cafeteria, and was a caretaker for many people at Brookside Assisted Living in Buford. Mrs. Kellam was the founder of the Allen Temple Methodist Church Building Fund. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 19,2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel~ of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Theresa Dove-Waters officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that Donations be made to the Allen Temple Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o ~ Peoples Bank and Trust, 1809 Red Cruse Court, Buford, and GA 30518. Visitation for Mrs. Kellam will be on Saturday at the Allen Temple Methodist Church from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
07/15/2009	Evelyn L.Godfrey, age 61, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. She is survied by: Father and Mother: Claude Sr, and Inie Godfrey, Sugar Hill, GA Sisters and Brother-in-Law: Barbara Godfrey, Watkinsville, GA Martha Knowlton, Snellville, GA Pam and Grey Oliver, Lawrenceville, GA Brothers: Claude Godfrey, Jr., Sugar Hill,GA Charles Godfrey, Flowery Branch, GA Nieces: Kelly Knowlton and Hayley Oliver Nephews: Matt Godfrey and Paul Knowlton Several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ms. Godfrey was a member of the Sugar Hill First Baptist Church, Sugar Hill, GA. She enjoyed photography. ,traveling to the National Parks and was an avid camper . She was a 1966 graduate of North Gwinnett High School. Funeral services will beheld on Saturday, July 18,2009 at 11:00 am. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating. Interment will follow in the Sugar Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m
07/15/2009	Eric D. Duncan, age 60, of Commerce, GA passed away on July 15,2009. Eric was the son of 0. D. Duncan and Lora Allen Duncan Carr. He was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School. He was preceded in death by his father, O.D. Duncan, niece,Dana Everett, and Step-Father, William Carr. Eric was a machinest by trade but his passion was building dragsters and racing. He owned Buford's Automotive in Commerce, GA. Over the years he worked as crew chief for Jerome Bradford, Gary Brown and Warren Johnson, and during that time they each won a championship. He is survived by his wife ,Beverly Dobbs Duncan of Commerce mother, Lora A. Carr of Braselton, sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Jim Garmon of Braselton, step brother, Mike Carr of Pennsylvania, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Dorothy; Dobbs, Marietta, sister-in-law& brother-in-law, Carol and Ken Argo, Powder Springs, one niece, two nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18,2009 at 4:00p.m.in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Manus officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral. home on Friday from 2:00-4:00 pm and from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
07/14/2009	Mr. Victor U. Thompson, age 83, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Mrs. Helen Freeman Thompson, Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Lynn Thompson, Midway, GA; son, Rex Thompson, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Chris Thompson and Anna Thompson Atha; great granddaughter, Bailey Atha; sister, Mrs. Johnnie Thompson Franklin, St. Mountain, GA; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Quinton Freeman, Lawrenceville, GA and Glenn and Wynell Freeman, Lawrenceville, GA; sisters-in-law, Laverne Buice Freeman, Lawrenceville, GA and Nadine Freeman, Lawrenceville, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend, Drew Hanes, Lawrenceville, GA. Mr. Thompson was born January 22, 1926 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA after thirty years of service. He was a member of the U. A. W. Local 10. He was a member of the Gwinnett Hall Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Rex Richards and Rev. Roland Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Peachtree Road Baptist Church Cemetery in Suwanee, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
07/12/2009	Mr. Thomas F. Sineath, age 67, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Jason Siddons. He is survived by: wife of 34 years, Shirley Ivy Sineath, Buford, GA; sons, Michael Sineath, Kennesaw, GA, Christopher Sineath, Hampton, GA, and Kevin Sineath, Buford, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Adams, Jonesboro, GA and Patricia and Mark Kloberdanz, Yuma, AZ; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Charles and Anne Sineath, Jasper, GA and John and Debbie Sineath, Lancaster, SC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Sineath was born April 9, 1942 in Cordele, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He was a retired auto dispatcher and he also worked a long time for Mitchell Motors in Chamblee, GA. He was of the Methodist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Sineath officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA at 2:00 p.m. with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
07/11/2009	Mr. Vernon A. Barke, age 90, of Dacula, GA passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mardel O. Barke. He is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Bill Van Every, Lawrenceville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Duane Chase Barke and wife, Maryann, Dacula, GA; grandchildren, Michelle and Steve Tubbs, Jasper, AL and Troy and Gina Van Every, Gainesville, GA; great grandchildren, Austin Van Every and Nathan Van Every; sisters, Grace Dunlap, Oconto Falls, WI and Delores Meifert, Fredona, WI; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Barke was born April 19, 1919 in Gillett, WI. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Force in World War II and was a disable America Veteran. He was a retired cabinet-maker. He worked at Florida State University. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ty Blackburn officiating. Interment will be in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA at 2:00 p.m. with military honors. The visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
07/09/2009	Mrs. Mercedes Mason, age 80, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Veronica Stanley. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Pam Watkins, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Heli and Jodie Boullon, Braselton, GA and Richi and Patty Boullon, Dacula, GA, Barry, Tony, Mario, Brandon, Veronica, and Dalton Watkins and Donnie Whitman; great grandchildren, Chloe and Caden Boullon; step daughter, Patty and Charles Wells, Savannah, GA; and former spouse, John Forrester, Lawrenceville, GA. Memorial service will be on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceville, GA.
07/05/2009	Mr. Alan “Al” Mucci, age 61, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Mucci. He is survived by: wife of nine years, Carol W. Mucci, Buford, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Glenn Woods, Lawrenceville, GA; mother, Helen Mucci, Wickliffe, OH; sisters and brother-in-law, Carolyn Snyder, Mentor, OH, Susan Kazamek, N. Royalton, OH and Judi and Kenneth Harris, Andover, OH; father-in-law, James T. Willingham, Decatur, GA; mother-in-law, Shirley and Ray Mize, Loganville, GA; brother-in-law, Tommy Willingham, Loganville, GA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great-nieces, great great-nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Mr. Mucci was born November 17, 1947 in Wickliffe, OH. He was a 1966 graduate of Wickliffe Senior High School. He was a Vietnam veteran of the U. S. Army. He was in the insulation construction business for fifteen years. He was of the Catholic Faith. Al was a great lover of sports and played golf throughout his life when he was not watching his beloved football team, The Cleveland Browns. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 09, 2009 at the Catholic Church of St. Monica in Duluth, GA. with Father Balappa Selvaraj, serving as celebrant Interment will be in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 8, 2009 In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent in Al’s name to Anna’s Angel Fund, P.O. Box 451036, Atlanta, GA 31145 http://annasangels.org.
07/05/2009	Mr. Eric Knowlton, age 58, of Winder, GA passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Knowlton. He is survived by: wife of twenty-five years, Shaune Kennedy Knowlton, Winder, GA; sons, George Clint Knowlton, Winder, GA, Karl Knowlton, Winder, GA, and Daniel Knowlton, Winder, GA; mother, Marcia Knowlton, Hickory, NC; sisters and brother-in-law, Natalie Marie Knowlton, Lawrenceville, GA and Jennifer and David Kay, Hickory, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Wade Knowlton, Lawrenceville, GA, Charles Mark and Rita Knowlton, Lawrenceville, GA, Alvin Nickolas and Darlene Knowlton, Sugar Hill, GA and John Kristopher and Sandra Knowlton, Hickory, NC; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and mother-in-law, Shirley Kennedy, Hinton, IA. Mr. Knowlton was born November 28, 1950 in Indiana. He was a 1968 graduate of Dacula High School in Dacula, GA. He was a salesman for Advanced Auto Parts. He was an avid fisherman, boater and tractors. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Zahn officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Kudzu, a camp for diabetes or juvenile diabetes, in memory of Eric Knowlton.
07/05/2009	Mr. Richard P. Grinnan, age 52, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by parents, Arnold Grinnan and Maria Blackstock. He is survived by: daughter, Shannon Grinnan, Winder, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris Ann Robey, Mechanicsville, VA and Teresa and Gordon Green, Hoschton, GA; niece, Maranda Green, Hoschton, GA; nephew, Gordon Green, III; special friend, Teresa Groome, Winder, GA; uncle and aunt, Illey and Judy Lofton, Ellery, IL; and several cousins. Mr. Grinnan was born October 26, 1956 and he was a native of VA. He was an automobile mechanic. He was an avid NASCAR fan and he was also an avid drummer and played in various bands. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Special thanks to the following: Sherry Walden, the Hospice Nurses and the nursing staff at Northeast Georgia Medical Center for all of your compassion and thoughtfulness during this difficult time.
07/03/2009	Mr. Tommy C. Garner, age 51, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Garner. He is survived by: wife, Winsten McDaniel Garner, Flowery Branch, GA; step children, Veronica and Kevin Meeks, Winder, GA and Etsie and James Bennett, Flowery Branch, GA; Obie and Allisa Griffith, Hayesville, NC and Anna and Michael Haynes, Oxford, AL; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; mother, Claudia A. Garner, Canton, GA; brothers, Gene Garner, Canton, GA, Jerry Garner, Dawsonville, GA, David Garner, Dawsonville, GA, and Tracy Garner, Canton, GA; sisters, Geneva Shirley, Cumming, GA (Sharon Community), Judy Shirley, Canton, GA and Betty Garner, Dawsonville, GA. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Havard officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
07/03/2009	Ms. Jackie Doss Payne, 71, of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Steve Kempshall, Buford, GA and Lenetta and Wayne Beck, Duluth, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Lisa Payne, Elgin, SC and Lee and Rhonda Payne, Villa Rica, GA; eight grandchildren; and former husband, Fletcher Payne, Lawrenceville, GA. Mrs. Payne was born February 1, 1938 in Fulton County, GA. She was a retired sales clerk. She was a resident of Huntington Court in Buford, GA. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Walls, of Flowery Branch Church of God, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASPCA, to help stop animal cruelty, in memory of Ms. Jackie Doss Payne.
07/02/2009	Mrs. Barbara “Gangi” Lewis Maddox, age 41, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Samantha and Michael Mewborn, Sugar Hill, GA, Tanya and Andrew Wallace, Sugar Hill, GA, and Whitney Maddox, Athens, GA; step daughter, Brandy Hammett, Sugar Hill, GA; father, Wayne and Yvonne Lewis, Auburn, GA; sister, Faye and Ronnie Prescott, Dacula, GA; step sisters, Missey Lewis, Covington, GA and Beth Lewis, Covington, GA; grandchildren, Madison, Corbin, Camden, Koltyn, and Caleigh; step grandchildren, Jessica, Alyssa, and Kyra; nieces, Nichole Prescott and Courtney Prescott; nephews, Charlie King, Caleb King, Corey Heard; great niece, Alayna Grace Prescott; great nephew, Eli McDaniel; and several cousins. Mrs. Maddox was born January 17, 1968 and she was a native of Fulton County, GA. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and a friend to everyone that she met. She will never be forgotten but dearly missed. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Hall officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
07/02/2009	Mrs. Lisa S. Kotula, age 42, of Buford, GA passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009. She is survived by: husband of thirteen years, Joe L. Kotula, Buford, GA; daughters, Chelsea Marie Fohl, Buford, GA and Kennedy Joelle Kotula, Buford, GA; parents, Victor and Carmen Sanchez, Hollywood, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Greg Ours, Buford, GA; brother, Victor Sanchez, Hollywood, FL; grandmothers, Provi De La Cruz, Kissimmee, FL and Hilda Echrria, Sunrise, FL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leroy and Sue Kotula, Flowery Branch, GA; and nieces and nephews, Jessica Mari Ours, Colt William Ours, Leilani Sanchez, Victor Sanchez, Xavier Sanchez, and Zairck Sanchez. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Dr. David Davis officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brenda Ours, for the benefit of Lisa’s children, 3075 Spring Lake Drive, Buford, GA 30519 in memory of Lisa Kotula.
07/01/2009	Ms. Barbara Spain Clack, age 79, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Miriam Braselton Spain. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Stanley Harrison, Buford, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Kerry and Kim Clack, Columbia, TN and Paul Lindsey Clack, Jr. and wife, Alice Clack, Hoschton, GA; five grandchildren, Melinda and Michael Edmisten, Jason and Kelly Harrison, Shayna and Aaron Kibler, Daniel Clack, and Cameron and Erin Clack; four great grandchildren, Heather Edmisten, Holly Edmisten, Grant Harrison, and Wyatt Harrison; and several cousins. Ms Clack was born May 26, 1930 in Gwinnett County, GA. She attended Buford High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Buford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. James McNeal officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
06/29/2009	Mr. Don H. Land, age 79, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009. He is survived by: wife of thirty-two years, Freida O. Land, Buford, GA; son, Steven Shute, TX; daughter, Sherri Johns, CA, Kathy Abuhul, IL, and Cindy Yancey, IL; step children, Phillip Land, FL, Sam Land, OR, and Steven Land, TX; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and brother, Bill Shute, FL. Mr. Land was born December 14, 1929 in Wheaton, IL. He lived in Buford, GA for the past six years. He was retired from Home Depot in Duluth as a salesman. He was a member of Flowery Branch First Baptist Church and was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Buford where he was also a former member of the James Reepe Sunday School Class. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Nations officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
06/29/2009	Mr. Barry J. Holman, age 68, of Tellico Plains, TN and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Roy and Odell Henry Holman; brothers, Roy Lee Holman and Douglas Holman; and nephew, Kim Holman. He is survived by: brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Barbara Holman, Tellico Plains, TN; nieces and nephews, Judy Munday, Buford, GA, Cheryl and Jeff Cooper, Commerce. GA, and Patti and Brett Bramblett, Sugar Hill, GA; nephews and nieces, Randy and Darlene Holman, Hoschton, GA, Jeff and Toby Holman, Tellico Plains, TN, Steve and Dawn Holman, Buford, GA, Dennis Holman, Buford, GA, and Tracy and Jane Holman, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law, Faye Holman, Buford, GA and Pat Holman, Buford, GA; several great nieces and great nephews; and several cousins. Mr. Holman was born March 4, 1941 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a graduate of Dacula High School. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a retired salesman from Everst Company. Mr. Holman has requested to be cremated with no memorial service. Private interment will be in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA.
06/29/2009	Bill Lynn, age 89, of Suwanee, GA passed away June 29, 2009 at V.A. Hospital in Atlanta GA. He was born in Scott County, KY on May 1, 1920. He was one of 12 siblings of Lewis Thurman and Ethel Lynn. He was proud to be a Marine in WWII, serving in the South Pacific. He was a hero every day to his beloved wife of 62 years Ruth A. Lynn; his children, William Randall Lynn and Kathy Lynn, daughter-in-law; Sandra Ruth Hill and Ted Hill, son in law; to his grandchildren Preston Lynn and Rhiannon Lynn. He is survived by his loving siblings; Audry Lynn, Clara Wainscott, Wilma Neace and Ruth Mollis. Bill has countless nieces, nephews. and friends, who knew the limitless love he had for God, and church, family, friends and his country .He was a man who lead troops and youth groups, excelled in integrity and workmanship in his business, yet was a gentle defender of his treasured pets and those in need. He is not with us now, but he will forever be in our hearts. The gifts of true value which he instilled will not be severed from our lives. We will rejoice in the knowledge that oneday we will all meet again in heaven. Forever yours; Husband, Dad, Grandpa. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133 on Thursday, July 2 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be Friday July 3, at 11:00 a.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home Chapel in Buford GA There will be a military interment at the National Cemetery in Canton, GA on July 6 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Disabled Veterans.
06/28/2009	In loving memory of Mr. Dennis Gigetts Jr., age 54 of Atlanta, Parted on June 28th, 2009. He is survived by his father, Dennis Gigetts Sr. of Chester, PA. Sister, Patricia Grasty of Wilmington, DE. Brother, George Sydnor of Lawrenceville, GA. Four Children Denise, Alicia, Lawrence, Dennis III, & Two Grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends and Companion Joy Hubbard. Memorial service will be held in Philadelphia, PA on a later date.
06/27/2009	Doris Stephens, age 86, born September 7, 1922, in Buford, GA, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 27, 2009. Her life was woven beautifully like a rose embellished quilt…tender and beautiful yet able to withstand all that the world bestowed upon her while bringing comfort and joy to others simply by being “Mama Doris”. She loved and cared for her family, her Lord, and those in need through her role as family Matriarch, faithful and long time member of West Buford Baptist Church where she was also a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She tended to those close to her much as she did her own precious garden and stitched together a family much as she did with her beloved quilts…with love and perseverance. One thread that will bind many of us forever is the quilts she lovingly made by hand to leave us with a tangible piece of her heart. And, one branch that will tie our family together will always be the memory of her Sunday dinners where she cultivated a Family, not just a tradition. No one color or flower could be described as her favorite and the same held true for family and friends…all were welcome in her heart and home. She is preceded in death by: her parents, husband, brother, son, son-in-law, and two grand children. She is survived by: her sister-in-law, Iris Greeson, her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Linda Stephens; her daughter, Dianne Westray; her son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Sharon Stephens; 9 grand children; 12 great grand children, and 1 great great-grandchild. We give praise to the Lord who wove such a beautiful life and cares for her now, and we find comfort in knowing she is at peace in God’s eternal garden. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Bennett and Rev. Arthur Southerland officiating. A graveside service and interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
06/26/2009	John Ramsey, age 60, of Buford, GA died suddenly of a heart attack on Friday, June 26, 2009. John was born in Columbia, SC, but grew up in the Atlanta area. He has resided in Buford, Georgia on Lake Lanier for the past 19 years. John worked for 30 years as a sales manager for computer and printing supplies. He worked hard and played hard, and transitioned easily into retirement on his beloved Lake Lanier. John lived his life with zest, optimism and enthusiasm. He loved life, and he adored his wife of 36 years, Buff. He was always mindful of the needs and feelings of others, and his love, kindness and generosity will continue to touch many lives. His favorite saying was “just do the right thing.” John always did the right thing with everyone he knew. After retiring, John and Buff spent countless hours volunteering in so many ways. Together, they volunteered seven days a week for seven weeks at the Red Cross Shelter in Lawrenceville following Hurricane Katrina. John’s generosity was legendary; just ask any friend, neighbor, family member who ever knew him. He was, simply, the best friend anyone could ever have. John’s best love in life was SPORTS! He loved everything from baseball, football, golf, tennis, even WOMEN’S sports. He cherished his 715 certificate which he has enjoyed in a prominent place in his office after seeing his hero, Hank Aaron, reach that incredible goal. John is survived by his wife, Buff, of Buford; his sister, Rosalind Ramsey of Atlanta; his sister-in-law; Inez Harris of Big Canoe; his brother-in-law, Tom Harris of Big Canoe; his niece (and namesake), Ramsey Harris Nix, Athens; his nephew, Conor Harris of Breckenridge, Colorado; and his mother-in-law, Frances (Pat) Dozier, Buford. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Lake Lanier on a future date. All family and friends are welcome to join. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send donations to the following: Humane Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or American Red Cross.
06/26/2009	Mrs. Rebecca Norris McDaniel, age 83, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by: her husband, William “Bill” McDaniel. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Juliet E. McDaniel and husband, Ronald Bell, Gainesville, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Douglas Porter and Diane McDaniel, Suwanee, GA and Thomas Arthur McDaniel, Wood Hills, CA; four grandchildren, Angelique MacDonald, Shelby McDaniel, Rebecca Jurges and Chase McDaniel; one great granddaughter, Johannah Jurges; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. McDaniel was born December 12, 1925 in Anderson, IN. She was a graduate of Anderson High School in Anderson, IN. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the MENSA Group and also a member of the Gwinnett Women Quilter Society. She was of the Methodist Faith. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. The remains have been cremated and there are no services planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Suite 260, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Mrs. Rebecca McDaniel.
06/26/2009	Mrs. Carrie Holtzclaw Pool, age 35, of Auburn, GA passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009. She is survived by: husband of fourteen years, Mr. Michael Pool, Auburn, GA; sons, Anthony Atha and Michael Pool; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Michael Brewer; grandchildren, Alzina Brewer and Devin Jackson; mother, Helen Reddish Mathis and husband, Billy Mathis, New Hope, GA; father, Cecil and Dianne Holtzclaw, Lawrenceville, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Scott Holtzclaw, Buford, GA, Joel and Jane McDonald, Auburn, GA and Wendell and Nicole Holtzclaw, Buford, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sherrie and Matt Cavarretta, Flowery Branch, GA and Lynn and Scott Zelgewicz, Cumming, GA; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Harris Borum and Rev. Kenneth Pilcher officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
06/25/2009	Mr. Scott A. Carper, age 42, of Winder, GA passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009. He is survived by: wife of nine years, Teresa Lynn Carper, Winder, GA; son, Kyle Andrew Carper; step daughter, Megan Elizabeth Krzak; grandson, Jaylin Lorenzo Jerome; sisters, Barbara Bane, New Port News, VA and Anne Girrard, New Port News, VA; brother, Jack Douglas Carper, II, New Port News, VA; mother of Kyle Carper, Betty Steel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The remains have been cremated and there are no services planned.
06/24/2009	Mrs. Betty Marie Davis Grams, age 79, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by: second husband, Charles W. Grams; first husband, Herman C. Koller, Jr.; son, Pete Koller; daughter, Diane Butcher; and grandson, Steven Koller. She is survived by: son-in-law, John D. Butcher, Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Sherry Eddings, Flowery Branch, GA, John Butcher, Homer, AK, Kimberly Cantz, Philadelphia, PA, and Heather Farrell, Philadelphia, PA; numerous great grandchildren; and brother, Wesley Davis, Tampa, FL. Mrs. Grams was born November 18, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA and she resided there for sixty-nine years. She was a retired textile worker. Interment will be in the Greenmount Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA at a later date. For further information, please call Sherry Eddings at 678-772-6180.
06/22/2009	Mr. Joel M. Roberson, age 59, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, J. D. and Adele Roberson. He is survived by: wife of 29 years, Mrs. Sherelyn Thomas Roberson, Buford, GA; daughter, Jacque Roberson, Dallas, TX; step daughter, Susie James, Mt. Vernon, TX; grandchildren, Katelyn James and Jesse James; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jennifer and Bobby Pool, Weatherford, OK, Janet Grabeal, Weatherford, OK, and Kay and Butch Dickson, Texhoma, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Dee and Evonne Roberson, Edmond, OK; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Roberson was born April 4, 1950 in Texhoma, Texas County, OK. He was a former resident of Hutchinson, KS and Ashland, KS. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. He was employed with Gwinnett County in the Water Resources Dept. in Lawrenceville, GA. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Suite 260, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Joel M. Roberson.
06/22/2009	Mrs. Linda Burnette “Meme” Greenwood, age 60, of Buford, GA and the Rest Haven Community passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Clifton and Ethel Burnette. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Amy Greenwood, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Preston House, Buford, GA, Breanna Greenwood, Baylee Greenwood, and Riley Greenwood; brother, Wayne Burnette, Buford, GA; aunt, Elsie Hood, Buford, GA; and several cousins and numerous special friends. Mrs. Greenwood was born May 25, 1949 and she was a native of Buford, GA. She was a 1967 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. She was retired from Gwinnett County School System as a registrar at Lanier Middle School. She was a member of Crossview Church in Hoschton, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Ashworth officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossview Church, for the Linda Greenwood Memorial Fund, 1219 Highway 124, Hoschton, GA 30548 in memory of Linda Burnette Greenwood.
06/22/2009	Mr. Thomas “Jerry” Diffey, age 69, of Braselton GA passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Roberta Diffey, daughter, Denise Diffey, sons, Jerry Lee Diffey, Larry Diffey and Michael and Madea Diffey, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home.
06/21/2009	Ms. Vicky Abernathy Pass, age 36, of Dahlonega, GA and formerly of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by: grandparents, Ralph and Dean Holman and Henry and Marvene Burel Abernathy. She is survived by: parents, Glenn and Donna Everett Abernathy, Hoschton, GA; mother, Linda Holman Primer, Clearwater, FL; son, Justin Pass, Hoschton, GA; daughters, Megan Pass, Hoschton, GA and Holly Davis, Dahlonega, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Alan Abernathy, Florida and Michael and Katie Abernathy and nephew, Benjamin Michael Abernathy born June 22, 2009, Statham, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Bobby McKnight, Winder, GA; grandparents, Bernice and Evelyn Everett, Buford, GA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ms. Pass was born December 28, 1972 and she was a native of Buford, Gwinnett County, GA. She was a 1991 graduate of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. She was a hairdresser. She was a member of Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Collins Hill Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, GA with Rev. Billy Driskell officiating. Interment will be in the Collins Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses in memory of Vicky Abernathy Pass.
06/15/2009	Mr. Harold J. Pass, age 72, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Autwell and Claudine Pass; brother, Stanley Pass; and sister, Carolyn Jones. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Mangum Pass, Buford, GA; daughter, Melanie Pass, Sugar Hill, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Glenda Pass, Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Shayna and Aaron Kibler, Carnesville, GA, Julie and Jeff Prock, Sugar Hill, Sugar Hill, GA and Amanda Bowen, Carnesville, GA; great grandchildren, Maci Bowen and Corvin Prock; sister and brother-in-law, Wynell and Cecil Grizzle, Queens Creek, AZ; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Leon and Rose Pass, Statham GA and Leroy and Martha Pass, Gainesville, GA; mother-in-law, Florence Mangum, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Pass was born December 17, 1936 in Buford, GA. He was a retired welder from Spruill Products in Norcross, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Hansard officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
06/12/2009	Mrs. Doris Gentry Jordan, age 81, of Pine Lake, GA and formerly of Lakeland, FL passed away on Friday, June 12. 2009. She is preceded in death by: husbands, G. B. Gentry, Jr. and Frank Jordan. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Henry Dube, Suwanee, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, G. Bryan Gentry, III and Sharon Gentry, Kansas City, MO, Rusty and Paula Gentry, Dacula, GA and Kevin and Kelly Gentry, Athens, GA; ten grandchildren, Dennis and Rachel Dube, Brenda Dube, Becky and Spike Peck, Bill Gentry, Chase Gentry, Kevin David and Haley Gentry, Jedidiah Gentry, Meghan Gentry, Sam Gentry, and Mason Gentry; four great grandchildren, Carder Peck, Peyton Peck, Emma Dube, and Henry Ryan Dube. Mrs. Jordan was born February 29, 1928 in Baltimore, MD. She was a graduate of Eastern High School in Baltimore, MD. She was a homemaker and she also worked for Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL for many years. She was a member of Pine Lake Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, GA and a former member of First Baptist Church of Lakeland, FL. She was a member of the Gwinnett Quilters Guild and a member of the Stone Mountain Women’s Club. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Lake Baptist Church, Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA with Rev. Keith Pisani officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lakeland, FL on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
06/11/2009	Mr. Steve W. Smallwood, age 58, of Cumming, GA passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by: his brother, Felton Smallwood. He is survived by: wife of 39 years, Evelyn Buice Smallwood, Cumming, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri Lyn and Kyle Farris, Suwanee, GA, Stacy and Michael Baird, Dawsonville, GA, and Tracy and Alvin Ingram, Cumming, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Keith and Jill Smallwood, Canton, GA and Patrick Smallwood, Lathemtown, GA; nine grandchildren, Ethan and Hayden Farris, Anna Bree Bridges, Cody and Christopher Ingram, Katelyn and Wyatt Smallwood, Trevor Baird, Michael Casin Weston; three great grandchildren, Autumn Weston, Zachary Weston, and Levi Weston; sisters, Arlene Frasier, Martin, GA, Mary Smallwood, Buford, GA, Hazel McDaniel, Buford, GA, and Marjorie Sweatman, Commerce, GA; brother-in-law, W. A. Buice, Cumming, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Smallwood was born November 23, 1950 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a cabinet-maker. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Sweatman and Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Steve Smallwood.
06/09/2009	Mr. Richard L. Santry, age 62, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. He is survived by: wife of 18 years, Kathy Santry, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Renea and Pete Hagan, Des Moines, IA; son, Lee Santry, Des Moines, IA; seven grandchildren, Zach, Derek, Ryan, Riley Jo, Taner, Keely and James; brother and sister-in-law, Art and Toni Santry, Broomfield, Colorado; sisters and brother-in-law, Charlene and Mark Ahlstrom, Jacksonville, FL and Carol Helvey, Vista, CA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Santry was born December 15, 1946 in Pasadena, California. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of U.S. Post 5255 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was employed with Cisco Company in Lawrenceville, GA. Richard started his career with Scientific Atlanta, Inc. in January, 1993 as a senior service engineer level II. Richard transitioned into the digital field and became an active member member of the video technical assistance center. Richard was not only known as a fisherman of fish but also a fisherman of people and developing them into long term friends that depended on him for his knowledge, humor and friendship. He also enjoyed playing pool and darts. He loved animals. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Blane Spence officiating. Interment will be in National Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gwinnett Humane Society in memory of Richard Santry.
06/08/2009	Mrs. Rilla “Nell” White Pruett, age 77, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009. She is survived by: husband of 60 years, Mr. Ellis Pruett, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Frankie Farr, Gainesville, GA and Cheryl and Charles Lacy, Chestnut Mountain, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Cindy Pruitt, Buford, GA and Ricky J. and Rita K. Pruitt, Buford, GA; special nephew, Douglas and Leanne Chesser, Sanding Park, NM; grandchildren, Ricky J. Pruitt, Jr., Emily J. Pruitt, Joel F. Farr, John J. Pruitt, William E. Pruitt, and Rebecca J. Pruitt; four great grandchildren, Heather Pruitt, Jarred Bobo, Hannah Bobo and Alonna Pruitt; sisters and brothers-in-law, Merel Byers, Oakwood, GA, Alma and Charles Grant, Oakwood, GA, Montine Adams, Oakwood, GA and Hazel and Gene Williams, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law, Evelyn White, Oakwood, GA and Eloise Dasal, Eldon MO; brother-in-law, Elbert and Robbie Pruett, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Pruett was born November 22, 1931 and she was a native of Hall County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Dasal and Rev. Charles E. Grant, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in New Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
06/06/2009	Edward Meredith Schoeck, age 83 of Sugar Hill, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2009. Born December 20, 1925 in East Orange, NJ, Ed joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and served in Southeast Asia during WW II. He married Marion Hertzel on June 2, 1951 and they had three children. Ed was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cumming, Ga. He had a passion for cooking, was an avid soccer enthusiast and enjoyed hot air ballooning. Ed spent his retired years continuing his love for cooking and was a fixture at the Publix Bakery in Sugar Hill. Ed Schoeck is preceded in death by his son, Stephen Richard Schoeck of Waltham, MA, his parents and two brothers. Ed is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marion Schoeck, daughter Carol Fillingim and son Richard Schoeck, 7 grandchildren and one great-grandson. A memorial service honoring the life of Edward Schoeck will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cumming, GA. The Reverend Dr. Kerry Maurer will be officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Christ the King Lutheran Church Chancel Choir.
06/06/2009	Mrs. Joanna Thornton Wallace, age 84, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Wallace. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Angela Wallace-Hardin and Jim Hardin, Clarkesville, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Camp and Polly Thornton, Buford, GA and Tommy and Patsy Thornton, Buford, GA; brothers-in-law, Hoyt Fowler, Buford, GA and Allen Haney, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law, Vivian Thornton, Buford, GA and Dahlia Titshaw, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Wallace was born August 24, 1924 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was retired from the Lumite Division in Buford, GA and also from Scientific Atlanta. She was a member of New Bethany Baptist Church in Buford, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Doyle Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
06/06/2009	Mrs. Frances Dobbins, age 71, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dobbins. She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Cindy and Melton Elmore, Auburn, GA and Deborah Hall, Buford, GA; four grandchildren, Michelle and John Whitmire, Auburn, GA, Jonathan and Lindsay Chastain, Lawrenceville, GA, James Elmore, Winder, GA and Jessica Elmore, Cartersville, GA; brother, Charles Edward Franklin; fiancé, James “Doodle” Parker, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Dobbins was born August 19, 1937 in Hayesville, NC. She was the retired owner of Park Avenue Dry Cleaners in Atlanta, GA. She served on the Buford Housing Authority Board. She was a lifetime member of the Buford American Legion Post No. 127 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a volunteer at the Buford Thrift Store. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cindy Elmore for Autism Awareness in memory of Frances Dobbins.
06/05/2009	Mr. Jack Worley, age 78, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by: granddaughter, Amber Worley; parents, Rufus G. and Lillian Worley; and brother James Emory Worley. He is survived by: wife of 58 years, Sarah Willene Hamilton Worley, Dawsonville, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Debbie Worley and fiancé, Johnny Blair, Sugar Hill, GA and Lawana and Mike Poss, Suwanee, GA; son, Jack Worley and girlfriend, Rosa Dimaio, Snellville, GA; five grandchildren, Adam Stubbs, Sarah Poss Showrab, Michael Poss, Jr., James Poss and Jack Worley, Jr.; three great grandchildren, Elise Poss, Cayman Poss, and Ali Showrab; brother and sister-in-law, Garland and Kathie Worley, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Worley was born December 14, 1930 in Fulton County, GA. He was retired from General Motors Assembly Plant at Lakewood and he was also the retired owner of A 1 Worley Vinyl Auto in Norcross, GA. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Decatur, GA and he was also a member of the American Legion Post in Avondale, GA. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a NASCAR fan. Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Jack Worley.
06/04/2009	Mrs. Sarah Ruth Roberts, age 79, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Rev. Joe Roberts; first husband, Rev. Calvin Casper; and son, Ron Casper. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Kathy Casper, Baxley, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Al Newberry, Gillsville, GA; grandchildren, Kenneth Casper, Jr. and Terra Casper, Geoffrey and Christi Casper, Sydney Raine Newberry, Katie Newberry, Angela and Omar Hernandez, and Doug Casper; five great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Orr, Gainesville, GA, Jeanette Vest, Blairsville, GA and Grapelle Thompson, Winder, GA; brother, Tom Townsend, Cumming, GA; step children, Anthony Roberts, Suwanee, GA, Edward and Brenda Roberts, Sugar Hill, GA, and Judy and Donald Johnson, Hoschton, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Roberts was born September 18, 1929 in Union County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Level Creek United Methodist Church in Suwanee, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
06/04/2009	Mrs. Anna Ruth Broome Coburn, age 98, of Buford, GA died Thursday, June 4, 2009. She was born December 22, 1910 in Walker County to the late James Gordon Broome and Ella Exa Shaw Broome. Her husband preceded her in death, Arthur Clay Coburn. Survivors include her son, Everette Clay Coburn and wife, Sara Frances Gibbs Coburn of Lawrenceville, GA and son, James Newton Coburn and wife, Dora May Cox Coburn of Tifton, GA; daughter, Joy Pearl Coburn of Buford, GA, son, Arthur Lee Coburn and wife, Shannon White Coburn of Winter Haven, FL; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. Mrs. Coburn was a retired sales clerk from Kulbresh Department Store in Tifton, GA. She was a former member of New River Baptist Church in Tifton, GA. She was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church of Buford where she was also a member of the Daisy Shadburn Bykota Sunday school class. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals in Tifton, GA. Interment will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton, GA. The following will serve as pallbearers: Everette Coburn, Robert Coburn, Clay Coburn, Paul Hyler, James Coburn, II, Glenn Coburn, Jerod Coburn, and Mathew Coburn. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and the family will receive friends at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals on Saturday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Buford “New Sanctuary Fund” in memory of Mrs. Anna Coburn.
06/03/2009	Mr. Keith Heard, age 51, of Flowery Branch, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Edgar “Shag” and Jeanette Heard; brothers, George Heard, Scotty Heard; and brother-in-law, Ricky Wallis. He is survived by: wife of thirteen years, Karen Wallis Heard, Flowery Branch, GA; son, Chasten Lemasters, Toccoa, GA; sisters, Alice Watson, Winder, GA and Belinda Heard, Flowery Branch, GA; brother, Ricky Heard, Flowery Branch, GA; aunt, Geraldine Cannon, Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wendell and Susie Wallis, Buford, GA; sister-in-law; Kim Wallis Williams, Buford, GA; brother-in-law, Randy Wallis, Buford, GA; and special friends, Ronnie Puckett and Becky and Henry Firddell. Mr. Heard was born April 3, 1958 and was a native of Buford, GA. He was a welder and a member of the Buford American Legion Post No. 127. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Mr. Ronnie Puckett and Rev. Lamar Hansard officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Keith Heard Memorial Fund, c/o Flanigan Funeral Home.
05/31/2009	Mr. Kevin D. Campbell, age 47, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009. He is survived by: wife, Tracy Campbell, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter, Ashlee Campbell, Sugar Hill, GA; son, Chaderick Campbell, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC; mother, Barbara Campbell, Flint, MI; sister, Rhonda Campbell, Flint, MI; mother-in-law, Connie Kriseler, Birch Run, MI; and father-in-law, David and Rena French, Clio, MI. The remains have been cremated and no services are planned in Georgia. Interment will be in the family cemetery in Flint, MI.
05/31/2009	Mr. Samuel “Perry” Youngblood, Sr., age 85, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Virgil and Blanche Youngblood; and brother, Claude Mitchell Youngblood. He is survived by: wife of 62 years, Mary Frances Merritt Youngblood, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Richard Gilbert, Suwanee, GA and Jennifer and Bryan Callaway, Elberton, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Julie Youngblood, Statham, GA and Kevin and Amy Youngblood, Marietta, GA; nine grandchildren, Tony and Ginger Gilbert, Alecia and Kristian Jackson, Sean and Sheri Gilbert, Amy and Pat Pensyl, Matt Payne, Wade and Kelley Payne, Melissa Pratt, Grant Youngblood, and Alec Youngblood; thirteen great grandchildren; sister, Sara Youngblood Aldridge, Buford, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Benjamin and Runell Youngblood, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Martrelle M. Wood, Alpharetta, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Youngblood was born October 25, 1923 in Forsyth County, GA. He was a 1942 graduate of Sugar Hill High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He was retired from Scripto, Inc. in Atlanta, GA and J. L. King Company in Alpharetta, GA. He was a mason and member of the Buford Masonic Lodge #292 F. & A. M. He was a member of the Model A. Restorers Club. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill where he was also a member of the Senior Adult Men Sunday School Class with Marion Skelton teacher. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sugar Hill with Dr. Richard Mark Lee and Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating and eulogy by Susan Youngblood Gilbert. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The Marion Skelton Sunday School Class members and their wives will serve as honorary escort and should meet at the church by 1:45 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
05/30/2009	Mrs. Barbara Ann Sutton, age 65, of Auburn, GA and formerly of Karns City, PA passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Craig Sutton. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Jim Mauragas, Suwanee, GA and Melissa and Ernest Tarr, Karns City, PA; sons, John Sutton, Jr., Auburn, GA and Matthew Sutton, Auburn, GA; seven grandchildren, Nychole Thielbar, Bryan Ritzert, Amber Ritzert, Joey Ritzert, Jacqueline Mauragas, Kristine Tarr, and Chasity Sutton. Mrs. Sutton was born January 26, 1944 in Washington, DC. She was a homemaker and the owner of Barbara Enterprises Cleaning Service prior to her declining health. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Young Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, West Sunbury, PA 16061. Interment will follow at Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery in West Sunbury, PA. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home on Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
05/27/2009	Mr. Timothy Lawrence Griffith, age, 40, of Winder, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Mr. Griffith is survived by: mother, Margaret Mitchell Griffith, Winder, GA; father, William Harvey Griffith, Winder, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Hollie Griffith, Winder, GA and Lisa and Lonnie Martin, Hoschton, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Lynn Griffith, Buford, GA, Tony and Maletha Griffith, Buford, GA, Jack and Sharon Griffith, Columbus, GA and Jason Griffith, Winder, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Bethal Baptist Church Cemetery in Bethlehem, GA with Rev. Danny Newbern officiating.
05/26/2009	Ms. Dorothy Butler Suggs, age 80, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Craig Douglas, Wilsonville, AL and Debbie and Dan Lynn, Sugar Hill, GA; three grandchildren, Brent Douglas, Amanda Lynn and Aaron Lynn; sisters and brother-in-law, Marie and Charles Jackson, Columbus, GA, Ruth Morton, Morris, AL and Ovilea Siebert, Gardendale, AL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Striffler Hamby Funeral Home in Columbus, GA.
05/26/2009	Mrs. Helen P. Hornack, age 93, of Dacula, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Judith A. and Leo J. Walsh, Jr., Dacula, GA and Nancy C. and Charles Best, Silver Springs, MD; son and daughter-in-law, George and Karen Spudich, Irwin, PA; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and sister, Mary Nosseck, Pittsburgh, PA. Interment will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens in Cheswick, PA.
05/24/2009	Mrs. Evelyn Corkern, age 75, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Corkern. She is survived by: sons and daughter-in-law, Steve and Tami Corkern, Sugar Hill, GA and David Corkern, Sugar Hill, GA; grandchildren, Christopher and Lauren Corkern and Jeremy Corkern; sisters, Helen Mehalco, Windber, PA and Anka Roy, Windber, PA; brother, Harry Mehalco, Windber, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Corkern was born September 18, 1933 in Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Graveside and interment service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. at Corkern Family Cemetery in Bogalusa, LA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
05/24/2009	Mr. Tommy Brunson, age 59, of Jefferson, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewie and Lorraine Brunson. He is survived by: wife of thirty-eight years, Cindy Chancey Brunson, Jefferson, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Brandi and Anthony Davis, Swainsboro, GA and Brooke Brunson, Jefferson, GA; sons, Brad Brunson, Jefferson, GA and Blake Brunson, Jefferson, GA; grandchildren, Jack Davis and Anna Claire Davis; sisters, Nina Stedman, Maryland and Elaine Sabin, Atlanta, GA; brother, Hutch Brunson, Lake Hartwell, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cessie and Greg Walls, Peachtree City, GA, Connie and Steve Bennett, Navarre, FL and Carol and Jim Weigher, Navarre, FL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Walt and Sandi Chancey, Tampa, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Brunson was born September 18, 1949 in Enterprise, AL. He was a 1967 graduate of Pompano Beach High School. He was employed with American Honda Motor Company in Alpharetta, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Lail officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Walt Chancey, Steve Bennett, Stephen Puckett, Edward Jackson, Butch Zorn, Greg Walls, Bugs Dismukes, and Keith Williamson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hi-Hope Center in Lawrenceville, GA or to Odyssey Crisis Care in Athens, GA.
05/23/2009	Mr. L. D. Humphrey, age 86, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by: wife, Charlotte Bryant Humphrey; parents, Dutch and Irene Reese Humphrey; sister, Olivia Miller; and brothers, Bill Humphrey and Buster Humphrey. He is survived by: daughter, Dianne Humphrey Albertson, Sugar Hill, GA; son, David Humphrey, Sugar Hill, GA; son-in-law, Ken Albertson, Sugar Hill, GA; grandson, John Albertson, Roswell, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Gaynell and Grady Stancil, Buford, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and Norma Bryant, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Sandra Bryant, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Humphrey was born September 7, 1922 in Gwinnett County, GA. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served in World War II. He was a retired residential builder of Humphrey and Bryant Company in Buford, GA. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Pirkle officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
05/22/2009	Mrs. Betty Taylor Burris, age 65, of Buford, GA and formerly of Chamblee, GA passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by: parents, Carl and Leona Griffin Taylor; and granddaughter, Hannah Margaret Brewer. She is survived by: husband, Jim D. Burris, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Richard Hinson, Albemarle, NC, Jan and Carl Brewer, Buford, GA, and Joy and Mike Bales, Dacula, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy, Jr. and Angie Burris, Statham, GA; eight grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Gary Barrier, Albemarle, NC; brother, Lane Taylor, Albemarle, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Burris was born February 9, 1944 in Stanley County, NC. She was retired from Internal Revenue Service after thirty-two years of service. She was of the Baptist Faith. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northeast Georgia Hospice.
05/22/2009	Mr. Fred H. Talley, age 78, of Ball Ground, GA passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by: father, Jabe Talley; mother, Mattie Talley; and sister, Myrtle Owens. He is survived by: wife of 53 years, Mrs. Minnie L. Talley, Ball Ground, GA; daughter, Janice Gayla Talley-Riddle, Flowery Branch, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Fred H., Jr. and Gina Talley, Talking Rock, GA; grandchildren, Seth Douglas Talley, Erica Brooke Talley, Emily Madeline Talley, and Ashleigh Lynn Riddle; sisters and brother-in-law, Grace and Clarence Langford, Eatonton, GA and Jessie Talley, Florida; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Bernice Talley, Highlands, NC and Leon and Clare Talley, Charlotte, NC. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with full military honors and with Preacher Don Landen officiating.
05/22/2009	Mrs. Lillian L. Tyler, age 96, of Hoschton, GA and formerly of Montgomery, AL passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Martis J. Tyler. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bill Curtis, Hoschton, GA; grandchildren, Jodi Curtis Banks and husband, Eddy, Buford, GA and Christina Curtis Gentry and husband, Ted, Auburn, GA; great grandchildren, Danielle Banks, Lilianna Banks, and Jack Gentry; brother, Rudolph Fuller, Jack, AL; sisters, Jewel Thomason, Elba, AL and Orphie McCalvin, Tampa, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Tyler was born April 21, 1913 in Jack, Coffee County, AL. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Yarbrough Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. She was a loving and beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 12:00 noon C.S.T. at Yarbrough Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL with remains placed in state at 11:00 a.m. C.S.T. Interment will follow at Zion Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Jack, AL at 2:30 p.m. C.S.T. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home on Sunday, May 24, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
05/21/2009	Mrs. Mary Simpson Tullis, age 83, of Buford, GA and the Rest Haven Community passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by: husband, Henry E. Tullis; parents, Baxter and Margie Simpson; step mother, Bill Simpson; sister, Laverne Johnson; and brothers, Stanley Simpson and C. L. Simpson. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Scott Kinsey, Lula, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard D. and Linda Tullis, Buford, GA and Russell and Martha Tullis, Jefferson, GA; grandchildren, Darrell Tullis, Jefferson, GA, Darin Tullis, Central America, and Deidre Thaxton, Jacksonville, FL; great grandchildren, Brianna Tullis, Sarah Tullis, Dylan Tullis, and Amber Tullis; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie Lou and Johnny Luchassi, Stone Mountain, GA; brother-in-law, Dr. A. C. Johnson, Gainesville, GA; sister-in-law, Betty Jean Simpson, Nashville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Tullis was born September 12, 1925 in Gwinnett County, GA. She was a retired bookkeeper for Tullis Metals in Rest Haven, GA. She was a member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA. Graveside service and interment will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Rev. Larry Peace officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
05/20/2009	Mrs. Mildred Maddox, age 83, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Maddox. She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Clint Dunaway, Buford, GA, Sherry and Rev. Danny Smith, Buford, GA, Sandra and Ricky Parker, Hoschton, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Deborah Maddox, Dacula, GA and Billy Maddox, Loganville, GA; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Jerry Payne, Gainesville, GA; brothers, Clay White, Gainesville, GA and David White, Mableton, GA; sister-in-law, Leila Morrison, Buford, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Maddox was born March 2, 1926 in Hall County, GA. She was a homemaker. She was a long-time member of Buford Church Of God. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Smith and Pastor Edward Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
05/20/2009	Mr. Jerry A. Holbrook, age 62, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by: parents, Roy and Geraldine Holbrook; and sister, Linda Holbrook Hill. He is survived by: sister, Judy Holbrook Baker, Buford, GA; nephews, Jason M. and Amy Weaver, Virginia, Megan Weaver, Monroe, GA and Ashley Weaver, Buford, GA; step nieces, Niquita Baker, Buford, GA and Deta Baker, Buford, GA; uncles and aunts, Bud and Dorothy Holbrook, Clarkesville, GA and Junior and Marion Holbrook, Clarkesville, GA; aunts, Lorene Wallace, Buford, GA and Elieen Purdy, Clarkesville, GA; and several cousins. Mr. Holbrook was born March 22, 1947 in Habersham County, GA. He enjoyed playing his drums. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Buford where he was a member of the Abundant Life Fellowship and the Silvertone Choir. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Gilliland officiating. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jerry A. Holbrook Memorial Fund, c/o Flanigan Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
05/18/2009	Ms. Carol Lynn Mills, age 58, of Lilburn, GA passed away of Monday, May 18, 2009. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with Pastor Matthew Henning of Community of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community of Grace Lutheran Church, Southern Gwinnett Cooperative, 2000 Athens Highway, Grayson, GA 30017 in memory of Carol Mills.
05/18/2009	Mrs. Birdie E. Sadler, age 76, of Buford, GA passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Parks. She is survived by: son, David Parks, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Ronald Burse, Buford, GA and Vincent Parks, Buford, GA; brothers, Harry Sadler, Buford, GA and Larry Sadler, Cincinnati, OH; and sisters, Sue Dodd, Buford, GA and Joann Slayton, Buford, GA. Mrs. Sadler was born November 30, 1932 in Hall County, GA. She was retired from Lovable Company and Foote & Davies Co. She attended Buford Church Of God. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 12:00 noon at Hillcrest Cemetery in Buford, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
05/16/2009	Mrs. Veronica Stanley, age 61, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009. She is survived by: husband of fifteen years, Mr. Buddy R. Stanley, Lawrenceville, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Heli and Jodie Boullon, Braselton, GA and Richard and Patty Boullon, Dacula, GA; grandchildren, Chloe’ Boullon and Caden Boullon; mother, Mercedes Mason, Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Barry Watkins, Atlanta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Peaches Wells, Savannah, GA; step son and step daughter-in-law, Kelly and Sandra Stanley, Gaffney, SC; step granddaughter, Mabryn Stanley; step great grandson, Kellon Stanley. Mrs. Stanley was born November 16, 1947 in Valparaiso, Chile. She was a 1966 graduate of Grant High School in Atlanta, GA. She was retired from Bell South as a customer service representative. She lost an extended battle with ALS. She was a member of SHAG in Atlanta, GA. She was also a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church in Oakwood, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Blackshear Place Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Crook officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Association, www.ALSA.org, in memory of Mrs. Veronica Stanley.
05/17/2009	Barb Remke lost her twelve-year battle with spreading breast cancer the morning of May 17, 2009. Born Barbara Lynne von Hofen on April 29, 1942, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and previously a long time resident of southern Ohio, she lived for the past decade in Suwanee, GA. Loving, loquacious and a consummate listener, Barb personified “people person”. She liked being with others and within a half hour of meeting someone had yet another new friend. A homemaker and floral arranger, Barb possessed a flair for interior design using bold colors and patterns…synonymous of her zest for life. Even those who knew her only briefly will miss her. Preceded in death by her son Don Gillentine and grandson Samuel Remke, Barb is survived by her brother, Ed von Hofen; sister, Pam Rowland; daughter, Jill Kitzmiller and granddaughter Nicole; husband of forty-one years, Paul Remke; son, Matthew Remke; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Remke and grandchildren Benjamin, Patrick and Kate. Donations may be made in Barb’s name to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Barb’s memorial service will be at Flanigan Funeral Home, 4400 South Lee Street, Buford, Georgia, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd. Friends and family members are invited to the home of Matt and Phyllis Remke, 3737 Hickory Manor Drive, Suwanee, Georgia, following the service. Please come to either or both and help celebrate of the life of a beautiful person. Contact: Paul Remke, 230 Bayswater Drive, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, 678-482-0063.
05/16/2009	Mr. Donald L. Spangler, age 72, of Suwanee, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Janice H. Spangler. He is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Marie Spangler, Parma, OH, Gerald and Heidi Spangler, Parma, OH, David and Karen Spangler, Tierra Verde, FL, and Jeff and Cathy Spangler, Sugar Hill, GA; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Ernest and Toni Haffner, Hernando, FL and Terry Young, New Port Richey, FL; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Richard Croteau, Crystal River, FL. Mr. Spangler was born May 5, 1937 in Cleveland, OH. He was a 1955 graduate of Parma High School in Parma, OH. He was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a retired District Manager of Plant Engineering from United Parcel Service. He was a member of Prince Of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service in the Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Parma, OH. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gwinnett County Unit, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097 in memory of Donald Spangler.
05/16/2009	Mr. Travis R. Puckett, age 63, of Dawsonville, GA and formerly of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Josephine Roberts Puckett. He is survived by: his former wife, Linda G. Puckett, Dawsonville, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Phil King, Dawsonville, GA, Donna Puckett, Dawsonville, GA, Pam and Donnie Wehunt, Cartersville, GA, and Kim and Butler Brown, Cartersville, GA; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Loggins, Sugar Hill, GA, and Laverne Puckett, Mt. View, CA; brothers, Truman Puckett, Georgetown, TN, and Kenneth Puckett, Georgetown, TN; uncles and aunt, Hoyt and Betty Puckett, Buford, GA, and Waymon Roberts, Sugar Hill, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Puckett was born July 29, 1945 in Hall County, GA. He received his education from North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. He was an auto repairman. He was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Waddell officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Buford, Hall County, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
05/15/2009	Mr. Wah Hing Lee, age 77, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009. He is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Lankam Tang Lee, Sugar Hill, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Wesley Chinn, Sugar Hill, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Chingfun Li, Sugar Hill, GA and Chung and Elia Li, Venezuela, South America; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Mr. Lee was born June 24, 1931 in China. He was a self-employed owner of a grocery store. Interment and Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA.
05/12/2009	Mr. Henry J. Cole, age 92, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Lillian Greene Cole and second wife, Dorothy Jones Cole; parents, Lemeuel and Margaret Hutchins Cole; and sisters, Nellie Cole, Louella Fleming, Hattie Wood, and Drewvilla Cole. He is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Jack Rickles, Cumming, GA and Linda and Alan Chessher, Winder, GA