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Buford man killed in Interstate 985 crash Monday By Cailin O’Brien
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Police believe speed and
alcohol could both have contributed to a wreck that killed a Buford man on Interstate 985 early Monday morning.
Michael L. Bruce, 29, was driving south on I-985 near the Ga. 20 exit ramp when he tried to pass a Mazda on the right shoulder
so he could take the exit, according to a police report. Bruce hit the back of the Mazda, which caused its driver to lose control and
obituaries DANIELSVILLE
Eddie Lee Boswell
Eddie Lee Boswell, 67, of Danielsville, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. Born in Elberton, he was the son of the late William Eddie Boswell and Katherine Simmons Boswell Bryant. Eddie was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having survived the explosion of the USS Enterprise Carrier in 1969 off the coast of Pearl Harbor. He retired from AT&T after 40 years. Eddie enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, spending time with friends and family & most importantly his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Boswell. Survivors include his wife, Vicky Wheelis Boswell; two daughters, Heather Boswell Edwards (Billy Edwards) and Amanda Boswell; one brother, David Boswell; two grandchildren, William Brayden Edwards and Harrison Lee Edwards and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will follow at Elmhurst Cemetery in Elberton. Pallbearers will be Corey Boswell, Chad Boswell, Blake Nash, Max Nash, Gabe Martin, Kurt Cooper and Jesse Compton. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home and Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Hebron Baptist Church, 202 Hebron Church Road, Dacula, GA 30019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University Cancer and Blood Center, 3320 Old Jefferson Road #700, Athens, GA 30607. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens. com HOSCHTON
Ellen Bradford Ellen Chadwick Bradford, age 89, of Hoschton, GA Duncan Creek Community passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, James Ed Bradford; grandson, Scott Bradford; parents, Cecil and Laura Chadwick; brother, Leland Chadwick; sisters, Marie Pendley, and Leola Gravley. She is survived by her children, Gail and Joey Gilbert, Ft. Meyers, FL, Marsha and Costanza Astarita, Atlanta, GA, Jerome and Jill Bradford, Winder, GA, and Jay Bradford, Commerce, GA; grandchildren, Jason and Shirley Bradford, Kayln Bradford, Brandon and Pam Mitchell, Marla
Hendrix, Britt Mitchell, and Angie Brogdon; eight great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; brother, Lamar Chadwick, Marietta, GA; sisters, Libbie and Danny Hart, Bremen, GA, Edna Westbrook, Milton, GA, Martha Belle, Hoschton, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Bradford was born January 22, 1927 in Cumming, GA. She attended Hopewell School in Alpharetta and was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Apalachee Baptist Church in Auburn and a member of Peoples Bank Travel Club. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. David Wilkins officiating. Interment will follow at Apalachee Baptist Church Cemetery, Auburn, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, December 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
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Raphael Colleran Raphael (Ray) Colleran, age 74 of Peachtree Corners, GA & Naples, FL passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, GA 30092. (770)448-5757. www. crowellbrothers.com.
LAWRENCEVILLE
Floyd Farabaugh Floyd Joseph Farabaugh, 81, of Lawrenceville, passed away December 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents: Englebert & Alma Farabaugh of Loretto, PA; 6 sisters and 4 brothers. He is survived by Millie, his wife of 63 years, his children and their spouses: Alan & Deborah Farabaugh; Sharon & Tim Sornberger; Pam & Joe Garrett; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; his sister, Kathleen and numerous nieces & nephews. Floyd was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was known to all as “Pap”. Floyd was Master Sergeant in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He worked in the trucking industry for most of his career, and retired as an executive from Freightliner/MercedesBenz. After retiring, he was actively involved
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Leonard Ginn Mr. Leonard Autry Ginn, age 78 of Maysville, Georgia, who entered into rest Tuesday, December 13, 2016. LAWRENCEVILLE
Emmarene Guilford
Emmarene Guilford, age 70, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Peachtree Cremation Society -329 Gees Mill Business Pkwy NE, Suite 300, Conyers, GA 30013. (678) 413-0104. www. peachtreecremation.com
WINDER
Alinda A. Harris
Alinda A. Harris, age 71, of Winder, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Peachtree Cremation Society -329 Gees Mill Business Pkwy NE, Suite 300, Conyers, GA 30013. (678) 413-0104. www.peachtreecremation. com
ATLANTA
James Clark Hopper
Jeff Gilleland of Demorest, GA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Lori Burgess Gilleland, Demorest, GA; parents, Ronald and Betty Gilleland, Buford, GA; sisters, Lori and Richard Durnell, Gainesville, GA, Crystal and James Butler, Canton, GA; grandmother, Agnes Erwin, Griffin, GA; one niece, Kari; nephews, Daniel, Justin, Cody; several great nieces and great nephews; stepchildren, Mari Petroni, San Diego, CA, David Petroni, Jr., Elon, NC, Phillip Petron, Demorest, GA; several aunts and uncles. Jeff was born January 26, 1965 in Ft. Campbell, KY. He was a 1983 graduate of Buford High School. He was employed with the City of Buford as Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Gainesville and attended Sugar Hill United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and loved woodworking. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Coleman officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Helping Hands Foreign Mission, 5043 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford, GA 30518 to benefit Brianna Clark in memory of Jeff Gilleland. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www. flaniganfuneralhome. com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
onto the Ga. 20 exit ramp and hit a tree, according to the report. He wasn’t wearing a seat belt and died at the scene.
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with Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity and the Knights of Columbus, and served countless hours volunteering his time & service at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Church. Floyd was known as “Mr. Fix-It” by his friends, family and his Church. There was no job too big or too small for Floyd to tackle! A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, December 16th at 11 AM with a reception following at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Church, 85 Gloster Rd., Lawrenceville. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Church Mortgage Reduction Fund. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15th from 4-8 PM, with the Rosary at 7 PM at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, 770-2774550. Online condolences may be expressed at www. wagesandsons.com .
hit a guardrail on the left side of the interstate. Bruce also lost control. He hit the guardrail on the right shoulder, continued
James Clark Hopper, 63, of Atlanta, GA died December 14, 2016. Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.
Landress and her son, Clyde Landress. Survivors include her husband, Nelson Morgan of Lilburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Claude and Ivy Landress of Duluth, Cecil and Linda Landress of Auburn and Cheryl Landress of Centerville; grandchildren, Charlotte Landress Topia, John Landress, Clint Landress and Clyde Landress, Jr.; great grandson, Brixton Landress. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lilburn, 285 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047 for missions work. Online condolences may be left at www.billheadfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/ Tucker Chapel, (770) 5642726.
BUFORD
Darin James Powers Darin James Powers, age 41, of Buford, GA formerly of Lakeland, FL passed away on December 6, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
WINDER
Dorothy Scarborough
BRASELTON
Howard Dorsey
Mrs. Dorothy Josephine Tant Scarborough, age 91 of Winder, Georgia, who entered into rest Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Howard Jefferson Dorsey, age 57, of Braselton passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016.
SUWANEE
Robert Hume
DACULA
Ben Stewart
Ben Stewart, age 18, of Dacula passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Lawrenceville Church of God. Ben’s scout leaders will serve as speakers. Ben started a lifelong scouting career with pack 529 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula. He then proceeded to Boy Scouts with troop 514 JEFFERSON at Fairview Presbyterian James Matthews Church in Lawrenceville. Mr. James Herbert MatHe received his Eagle thews, age 67 of Winder, Scout award on March 29, Georgia, who entered into 2015 after mapping out rest Tuesday, December Shadowlawn Cemetery in 13, 2016. Lawrenceville. He was a 2016 Honor graduate of LILBURN Archer High School in Louise Morgan Lawrenceville and was Louise Morgan, age 88, currently attending Georof Lilburn, went home to gia Southern University in be with her Lord on TuesStatesboro, GA where he day, December 13, 2016. was a member of the EpFuneral services will be silon Tau Pi Eagle Scout held at 2:00 pm on Friday, Fraternity. He is survived December 16, 2016 at by; Parents: Frankie & Bill Head Funeral Home, Tricia Stewart of Dacula; Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, Sister: Heidi Stewart of with Mrs. Susan Rumble Dacula; Paternal Grandofficiating. Interment will parents: Tim & Gay be in Floral Hills Memory Stewart of Lawrenceville; Gardens in Tucker. A Maternal Grandparents: native of Dekalb County, Jeff & Irene Bryant of Mrs. Morgan was retired Dacula; Paternal Great as a lunchroom manager Grandmother: Margie with the Gwinnett County Stewart of Lawrenceville; School System. She was a Uncle & Aunt: Jason & member of the First Baptist Chasity Stewart of MonChurch of Lilburn. She roe; Uncle: Jeff Bryant, Jr. was preceded in death by of Dacula; Aunt & Uncle: her first husband, Henry Angela & Matt Dillard Robert “Bob” William Hume, age 54, of Suwanee, GA passed away on December 13, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.
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of Greer, SC; Cousins: Taylor & Chase Bryant, Destiny, Riley, Avery & Ellie Stewart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop 514 c/o Laura Hagenbarth 2312 Birch Hollow Trail Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The family will receive friends from 4-9 PM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home 300 Simonton Road S.W. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at stewartfh.com.
LILBURN
James Sunda James Sunda, born in Lillian, Alabama. Alumnus of Foley High School and Toccoa Falls College. A missionary with the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He married Deloris Reynolds in 1955 and started the C&MA church in Marietta GA. They left in 1957 for Dutch New Guinea (now Papua Indonesia) to serve as missionaries there. They served the Dani people in the Baliem Valley for the next 39 years. This country boy from Alabama influenced 10’s of 1000’s of lives, bringing not only God’s word to the natives of Papua but hope for a healthier life through education, medicine and agriculture. After retirement from the mission field he worked with the Lilburn Alliance Church in Lilburn, Georgia for another 20 years ministering in deliverance, counseling, seniors ministry, visitation, teaching and training. In a less formal capacity he was a mentor to many men. Deloris passed away in August of 2015. Jim is survived by his children: Margie Ulsh (Tom), Joy Riconda (Louis), Doug Sunda, Susan Payton (Doug); and 7 grandchildren: Jennifer, Heather, Rachel, Erik, Jonathan, Adam and Joseph. Memorial service: Sun. 12/18/16 4:00pm at Lilburn Alliance Church 5915 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker GA 30084. LAWRENCEVILLE
Paul Trull Paul Franklin Trull, Jr., age 85 of Lawrenceville, died December 11, 2016. Mr. Trull was born in Monroe, NC but lived most of his life in Snellville. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired store manager of Tandy Leather Company. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Stevens Trull, daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tom Keel of Buford, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Mark Sanders of Conyers, grandchildren Amanda Hood, Emily Kersey, Kevin Keel and Megan Keel and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to Eternal Hills Funeral Home, Snellville.
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