U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Gladys Carolyn Joiner,
Gladys Carolyn Joiner, of Covington formerly of Nashville, Ga. passed away April 8, 2009 at Heartland Hospice in Conyers. She was preceded in death by her parents: Howard Land Powers and Lillie Ruth Taylor; four brothers: Ottis Powers, O.J. Powers, Cicil Powers and Robert Powers. She was a homemaker and retired production clerk with Nashville Mills and attended Adel First Assembly of God. Survivors include: daughter: Tammy (Dan) Lee of Covington; sister: Pat (Jerry) Morrell of Nashville; two step sons: Daniel (Jennifer) Lee and David Lee; two step grandchildren: Lexie and D.J.; three sisters-in-law: Virginia Powers, Barbara Powers and Nancy Powers; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Newbern and the Rev. Caryl Martinez officiating. Interment followed in Westview Cemetery. Lovein Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Dated April
April 15, 2009
Judith Harbuck
Judith Harbuck, age 61 of Monroe, formerly of Hawkinsville passed away Friday, April 10, 2009. Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Bobby Sellers officiating. Graveside Services were held at 12 noon, Monday, April 13 at Tippettville Baptist Church cemetery with Charles Cobb officiating. Ms. Harbuck was a retired Vocational Rehabilitation Secretary with the State of Georgia, finishing her career in Monroe. She was preceded in death by father: J. C. Arnold and mother: Edna Arnold and is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Robert F. Harbuck, Jr. and Tanya, Covington, brother and sister-in-law: Jospeh L. and Peggy Arnold, Warner Robbins, and granddaughter: Makenzi Nicole Harbuck. Please sign online registry at www.stewartfh.com. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, was in charge of the arrangements.
Dated April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
Margie Dickens
Margie Dickens, age 79 of Monroe, died on April 8, 2009. She was born in Jackson County on April 19, 1929 to the late Jeff Davis and the late Mamie Beaty Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband: the late Granville Dickens; her daughter: the late Rebecca Sorrow; and her grandson: the late Tyler Joe Dickens. She is survived by her son: Joe Preston Dickens of Columbus; grandchildren: Laura Conner, Mandy Conner, and James Conner, Jr.; and great grandchildren: Joseph Edwards, Tevin Conner, Raelynn Conner, Austin Dickens, and Colt Drake. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Malcom officiating. Interment followed at Eastview Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
Myrtle Young
Myrtle Young, age 82 of Monroe, died on April 5, 2009. She was born in Walton County on April 5, 1927 to the late Theodore Palmer and the late Florine Mayfield Palmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Fitts Jewell Young. She is survived by her daughter and friend: Carol Anderson and Ricky Batchelor of Monroe; sister: Doris Dalton of Monroe; grandchildren: Sherry and Lonnie Tumlin of Monroe, Jason and Rashida Anderson of Atlanta; great grandchildren: Hunter Tumlin of Monroe, Jessica Callaway of Social Circle, and Theo Anderson of Atlanta. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Carroll officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated April 15
April 15, 2009
William Dade Nunnally
William Dade Nunnally, age 55, died Friday, April 10, 2009, in Birmingham after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father: Dr. Harry Bell Nunnally, he is survived by his wife: Marguerite Waller Nunnally, his sons: William Dade Nunnally and Mathew Talbot Nunnally; and his mother: Edith Fugitt Nunnally. Bill was born in Monroe, Ga, in 1954. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting and worked for the Southern Company as a fuel accounting manager in Atlanta and, recently, in Birmingham. An avid yachtsman, Bill sailed in Corsica and throughout the Caribbean. He was passionate about golf and played courses all over the world. A memorial service was held at 11 am on Monday, April 13, on the terrace of the Old Overton Country Club, 7560 Old Overton Club Road in Liberty Park, Birmingham.
April 15, 2009
Iris Anne McElroy Thomas Payne
Iris Anne “Hammaw” McElroy Thomas Payne, our beloved mother was born April 29, 1932, in Oconee County died Peacefully in the loving arms of Christ on Friday, April 3, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Osborne McElroy. Iris was preceded in death by her first husband, Lagrant Thomas, of forty-one years. She was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and was an avid gardener. Survivors include: her husband of seventeen years: Charles Payne; daughter: Elaine Thomas Whitehead-Whitmire and her husband Chuck Whitmire of Watkinsville; son: Rick Thomas and his wife, Gina Thomas of Elberton; grandchildren: Chris Whitehead and his wife Angela Whitehead of Bogart, Michael Thomas of Athens, Amy and Brian Butler of Milledgeville, Jillian Fain of Townville, SC, Lee Fain and his wife Berkley of Atlanta; great grandchildren: C. J. Whitehead, Klay Whitehead and Grant Butler; sisters: Emily Watson of Loganville, Linda Malcom of Athens, Nina Moon of Crawford and brothers: James McElroy of Loganville, Billy McElroy of Oklahoma City, OK as well as many nieces and nephews.
April 8, 2009
John Warren Shanabrough
John Warren Shanabrough, age 51 of Monroe, died on April 3, 2009. He was born in Fulton County on June 8, 1957 to Warren Clayton Shanabrough and Geneva Frasure Shanabrough. Surviving are: parents: Warren and Geneva Shanabrough of Monroe; brother and sister-in-law: Mark and Sandee Shanabrough of Snellville; niece: Brooke Helf of Monroe; nephew: Clay Shanabrough of Dawsonville; great nieces: Eileen Helf and Addelyn Helf, both of Monroe; great nephew: Merrick Helf of Monroe. Funeral Services were held on Saturday April 4th at the Christ Community Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Stamey officiating. Interment followed at New Salem Baptist Church cemetery in Kennesaw. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Rachel Conger
Rachel Conger, age 82 of Social Circle, died on April 2, 2009. She was born on Dec. 23, 1926 in Wilkes County to the late James Poss and the late Alice Barrett Poss. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Frank Conger. Surviving are: sons and daughter-in-law: Steve and Paula Conger of Snellville, and Michael Conger of Social Circle; sisters: Mary Lemley of Social Circle and Myra Gaulden of Martinez. Funeral Services were held on Saturday April 4th at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Swift officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Robert Lawrence Dixon
Robert Lawrence Dixon, age 70 of Good Hope, died on April 3, 2009. He was born in DeKalb County on March 9, 1939 to the late James Floyd Dixon and the late Virgie Ellen King Dixon. Surviving are: wife: June B. Dixon of Good Hope; son: Robert James “Jimmy” and Cindy Dixon of Winder; daughters and son-in-law: Donna Dixon of Conyers, Connie Dixon Brown of Waco, Texas, and Sherry Anne and Johnny Wylie of Buford; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday April 7th at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Bryan Armour and the Rev. Connie Dixon Brown officiating. Interment followed at Rock Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery in Lithonia. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Sandra Gay Palmer Purifoy
Sandra Gay Palmer Purifoy, age 59 of Sylvester passed away Friday, April 3, 2009. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2009 at Northside Baptist Church, Sylvester, GA. with Minister Don Hardison and the Rev. James Chambers officiating. Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Purifoy lived in Sylvester since 2007, moving here from Bridgeboro where she had lived for 25 years. She retired from General Motors after 28 years. She enjoyed reading and watching her humming birds and loved her grandchildren. Mrs. Purifoy was preceded in death by father: Bryant Floyd Palmer, March 5, 2009 and is survived by husband: William Stanley (Stan) Purifoy; children: Terri Lynn and Jeff Pate, William Bryant (Buck) and Sherri Lynn Purifoy, all of Sylvester; mother: Marguaritte Dellar Palmer; sisters: Sherrian Gail and Robert Lively, all of Loganville, Pam and Jimmy Stapp, Rutledge; grandsons: William Todd and Robert William Purifoy, Jeffrey Dale and Zachary Cole Pate; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Willson Hospice House 2332 Lake Park Drive, Albany, GA 31707 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ATT: Memorial Department.
Dated April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Thomas Franklin Rawlins II
Thomas Franklin Rawlins II, age 18 of Monroe, died on April 2, 2009. He was born in Gwinnett County on July 8, 1990 to Thomas Franklin Rawlins and Katie Elaine Ruis Rawlins. Thomas was a student at Monroe Area High School. Surviving are: parent: Tommy and Kay Rawlins of Monroe; brother and sister-in-law: Mike and Kim Fox of Hoschton; sister: Caron Fox of Smyrna; nephew: Coby Fox of Hoschton. Funeral Services were held on Sunday April 5th at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Conner and the Rev. Terrell Ruis officiating. Interment followed at Eternal Hills cemetery in Snellville. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Wayne Wilmoth
Wayne Wilmoth, age 71 of Monroe, died on April 4, 2009. He was born in Chicot County, Arkansas on April 21, 1937 to the late Grace Sehon Wilmoth and the late Hubert Wilmoth. Surviving are: wife: Barbara Wilmoth, Monroe, Ga.; daughters and sons-in-law: Jan Marie and Russell Edwards of Flowery Branch, Ga.; Pamela Ann and Michael Bunn of Danielsville, Ga.; son Robert Wayne Wilmoth of Gratis, Ga.; brother: Donald and Joyce Wilmoth of Sparta, Ga.; five grandchildren Funeral Services were held on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. at The Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church, Monroe, Ga. with the Rev. George Rogers officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to The Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Dortha Sanders Wolfe
Dortha Sanders Wolfe Dortha Sanders Wolfe, age 72 of Social Circle went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2009. She was born in Selmer, TN on Dec. 15, 1936 to the late W.L. Sanders and the late Viola Hendrix Sanders. During her working career, she worked at Georgia Baptist Hospital and also at DeKalb Medical Center. Surviving are: husband: Bobby Wolfe of Social Circle; daughter: Janine Bangs of Augusta; Brother and sister-in-law: Larry and Linda Sanders of Corinth, MS; sister: Ruth Therasse of Augusta; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held on Friday April 3rd at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Clegg officiating. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Becky Witcher
Becky Witcher, age 85 of Monroe, died on May 26, 2009. She was born in Walton County on Oct. 29, 1923 to the late J. Lovick Malcom and the late Sarah Alline Rooks Malcom. She is survived by her husband, “Julius” Phillip Witcher of Monroe; sons and daughter-in-law: Phil and Peggy Witcher of Monroe, and Keith Witcher of Winder; sisters: Rose Coker of Monroe, Sara Cooper of Monroe, Carolyn Ward of Bakerfield, CA; grandchildren: Kellie Witcher of Winder, Shane Witcher of Dunwoody, and TJ Witcher of Monroe; great grandchildren: Carson Witcher of Monroe, William Witcher of Dunwoody, and Camron Witcher of Monroe. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, May 27, at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Conner officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Dated
May 31, 2009
James Stewart Kilpatrick
James Stewart Kilpatrick, age74, of Loganville, GA, entered into rest on Friday, May 22, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years: Ann Kilpatrick of Loganville; daughter and son-in-law: Margaret and Bryan McCoury of White, GA; and daughter: Stuart Kilpatrick of Smyrna, GA. A Memorial Service for James Stewart Kilpatrick will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. at Wages Snellville Chapel with Minister Harold Savage officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Suite 260, Duluth, GA, 30097. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200.
Dated May 31, 2009
May 31, 2009
Doug Walker
Doug Walker, age 45 of Loganville, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with ALS Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Sweat officiating. Final resting place will be at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. Doug was the owner of Pine Construction of Loganville since 1988. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his Father Dick Walker in 2006. Survived by wife: Michelle D. Walker; children: Taylor Kay Walker, Douglas Scott Walker, II, and Madison Grace Walker, all of Loganville; Mother: Kay Walker Egbert; stepfather: Christopher Egbert, Columbia Missouri; sister and brother-in-law: Kari and Mark Spence, Lawrenceville; many cousins, aunts, uncles and nieces. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Doug Walker Children’s Educational Fund, Athens First Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 362, Loganville, GA 30052. Family will receive friends from 1 -5 PM, Sunday, May 31, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, Georgia 30052. 770-466-1544. Please sign online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, was in charge of the arrangements.
Dated
May 31, 2009
Elise Adams Bray
Elise Adams Bray, 78 of Winder passed away May 37, 2009. She was born in New Holland, Ga to the Late Vernon and Cozetta Buffington Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband: the late Col. Jack Dempsey Bray; and brother: Dr. Carsbie Clifton Adams. Survivors include: daughters: Alesia Bray-Teate, of Winder and Kayron Moreland of Athens; two grandchildren: Chase Teate and Jack Moreland; sister-in-law: Sharon Adams of Fredericksburg. Funeral Service was held on May 30 at 2pm at White Hall Baptist Church, with Brother Spencer Breedlove officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pup & Cat Co. P.O. Box 1987, Winder Ga 30680 or pupandcatco.com. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Dated
May 31, 2009
Evelyn B. Knight
Evelyn B. Knight, age 76 of Loganville, GA passed from this life on Saturday, May 16, 2009, while on a mission trip in Daoula, Cameroon, Africa. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Rev. Donald L. Knight; children: Melanee K. McGee (David), Michael Lee Knight (Jennifer), and Krystal Lynn Knight; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister: Martha, brother: Bruce; four step-siblings; and a host of other relatives and friends. The Service Celebrating the Life of Evelyn B. Knight was held Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at the DeKalb United Pentecostal Church, 1670 Juliette Rd, St Mountain, GA 30083 (770-879-6777). Interment was at 4 p.m. at Athens Memory Gardens. Those desiring may make contributions to the Evelyn B. Knight Memorial Fund to build a church in Africa in her memory c/o Oconee State Bank, P.O. Box 205, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200.
Dated May 31, 2009
May 31, 2009
Herman S. Chandler
Herman S. Chandler, age 87 of Good Hope, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Brant Callaway officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Chandler was a member and deacon of Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Catherine Malcom Chandler and his daughter: Kaye Chandler Brooks. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Steve and Debbie Chandler of Good Hope; brothers and sisters-in-law: Hiram and Hilda Chandler and Merrell and Frances Chandler, all of Good Hope; sister: Eula Mae Adcock of Monroe; grandchildren: Chae Chandler and Alicia Martin, Lara and Don Norton; great-grandchildren: Kayelin and Brooks Norton; other survivors include: Wayne and Sue Hale and Matt and Kerie Garrett; Bill Chandler and Brent Chandler and Scott Chandler; several other nieces and nephews.
May 31, 2009
Miss Una "Janie" Smith
Miss Una "Janie" Smith, 88, of Loganville passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at Corinth Christian Church with Ministers Lester Waters and Don Hardison officiating. Interment: Corinth Memorial Gardens. Born Sept. 7, 1920, Miss Smith was the daughter of Leonard S. "Buck" Smith and Gladys Johnson Smith. She was a lifetime resident of Walton County, a member of Corinth Christian Church, and a retired School Teacher from the Walton and Gwinnett County Public School Systems, where she served for 44 years. Miss Smith is preceded by sisters: Mrs. Arthur Juhan, Mrs. Charles Barnes; brother: Mr. Elbert Smith and is survived by sisters: Mrs. Nathan Brewer, Mrs. Hugh McMichael, and Mrs. William Mitchell; nephews: Jeff and Smith Mitchell, along with many other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
May 31, 2009
Ross Reeves
Ross Reeves of Social Circle, died May 22, 2009, at the age of 58. Son of the late Hubert Lee and Grace Evelyn Parker Reeves, he was a “people person”, who loved talking with his friends, watching Nascar racing, the Georgia Bulldogs, hunting, throwing horseshoes, and cooking on the grill. Mr. Reeves especially loved his grandchildren, Morgan and Melissa Reeves, Lillie Reeves,, Lyla Marie and Katie Lynn Parr. Survivors include his wife: Sharon Hester Reeves; daughter and son-in-law: Bridget and Wesley Parr of Social Circle; sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Donna Reeves, Jeremy and Tonya Reeves, all of Covington; five grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law: Clara and Phil Durand of Covington. A Memorial Service for Mr. Reeves was held Monday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Rd., in Covington. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home – Covington, GA 770-786-7062 (770) 784-5582 (24-Hour Obituary Line) The Walton Tribune May 31, 2009
May 31, 2009
Willie Malcom Adcock
Willie Malcom Adcock, age 88 of Monroe, died on May 25, 2009. She was born in Walton County on July 13, 1920, the eleventh and last child of the late Ida Rogers Malcom and the late William Malcom. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Walter Hugh Adcock, Sr. They had just celebrated sixty years of marriage. Willie was an amazing wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was devoted to her family, giving true meaning to the profession of homemaker. Willie was active in the Methodist church all her life, teaching Sunday School to the kindergarten, making suppers for the youth, leading the Methodist women, and volunteering for whatever needed to be done. She grew up in Union Chapel Methodist Church, continuing to visit often, even when attending other Methodist churches when she lived in Decatur.
May 31, 2009
