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The Paper | Thursday, December 11, 2014
Poetry and PJs
CHURCH NEWS
“Poetry and Pajamas” was hosted Saturday morning at Crawford W. Long Museum with Andy Garrison presenting a dramatic reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Donned in a long sleeping shirt and hat, Garrison entertained a crowd of children as he asked them about their favorite Christmas carols. The children enjoyed donuts and hot chocolate before listening to the story and then relocating to the upstairs classroom to make a Christmas ornament to take home. Miss Tracy showed children how to make several designs of a paintbrush Santa and children crafted their own designs.
OBITUARIES Continued from 4A
Survivors include her sons, Roger Pixley and Stuart Pixley, both of Pendergrass; sisters, Joyce Rhone, Norma Wilson, her twin Winsome Anderson and Donna Bunting, brothers, Edgar Anderson, Carves Anderson, Valentine Anderson and Neville Anderson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 11, 2014
Carolyn Plofchan
Died Dec. 3, 2014 Carolyn Plofchan, 91, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at her residence. Graveside services were held a Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Born Nov. 17, 1923, in Detroit, Mich., she was a daughter of the late Leon and Hylota. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Fischer. Survivors include her husband, James Plofchan; sonin-law, Greg Fischer of Cumming; and grandson, Joshua Fischer. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Dec. 11, 2014
Robert Carlton Priester
Died Dec. 2, 2014 Robert Carlton Priester, 67, of Lawrenceville, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at his residence with family by his side. A memorial service was held Sunday, Dec 7, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South in Flowery Branch. Born Jan. 8, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son of the late Henry W. and Wanda M. Priester. He served as an operating room technician in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969. He worked in sales in marketing prior to his retirement. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David H. Priester. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Priester; stepson and daughter-in-law, Brendan and Tracey Watson of Monroe; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lori M. Watson Phillips and Robert Phillips of Dupont, Penn.; daughters, Roberta Priester Green and Darci Priester Blaskis, both of Chardon, Ohio; sisters, W. Cynthia Rell of Sedona, Ariz., and Rebecca Towns of Lake Wales, Fla.; brother, James Priester of Lakewood, Ohio ; and grandchildren, Ian Phillips, Dylan Phillips, Ryan Phillips, Mason Watson, Owen Watson and Kinsela Blaskis. Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America organization at www.vva.org Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Dec. 11, 2014
Ethan Hunter Rutledge
Died Nov. 30, 2014 Ethan “Puddin” Hunter Rutledge, 19, of Loganville, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. Ethan was a 2014 graduate of Loganville High School where he played football for four seasons and was the Homecoming King and Prom King. He was a competitive cheerleader for Rutledge
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six years at Future Extreme Allstars. He was a biology major at Columbus State University and was on the Competition Cheerleading Team. One of the ways that everyone was able to reach out to Ethan through social media was #EthanStrong. Ethan was a humble young man that never met a stranger. He touched lives in every aspect of his life. Survivors include his parents, Ron and Charity Rutledge; sister, Emily Rutledge; long-time girlfriend, Delaney Gish; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at the Loganville High School Gymnasium. Chaplain Russell Davis officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a Memorial Fund for Ethan Rutledge payable to Ron Rutledge or Charity Rutledge at any SunTrust Bank. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Dec. 11, 2014
Carolyn Phillips Smith
Died Dec. 7, 2014 Carolyn Phillips Smith, 80, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Tevi and Ruby Wood Phillip. She was a retired medical clerk and was a member of Galilee Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, James Lamartine Smith; sons, James W. Smith Sr., and Bobby L. Smith and his wife Marcia, all of Jefferson; grandchildren; Marsha Womble, Kelli Madrid and James W. Smith Jr., and great-grandchildren; Jessie Womble and Alex Womble. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce with Minister Tom Plank officiating. No visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or to Saint Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 11, 2014
William Donald Sorrells Sr.
Died Dec. 6, 2014 William Donald Sorrells Sr., 79, of Talmo, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Born in Pendergrass, he was a son of the late Ernest Thomas Sorrells and Ruby Culpepper Sorrells. He was retired from Continental Grain Company, and a for-
mer member of the Georgia National Guard. He was a member of Talmo Baptist Church and a Deacon Emeritus. He was gifted with a high tenor voice which placed him in high demand to sing at numerous weddings and funerals throughout Northeast Georgia. He was also preceded in death by a brother, J.P. Sorrells; and sisters, Bobbie Nunnally, Mary Tanner and Helen Riley. Survivors include his wife, Mary N. Sosebee Sorrells; son, Don Sorrells and his wife Donna and grandchildren, Trey, Peyton and Meghan, all of Talmo; and daughter, Deanne McIntyre and her husband Chad and grandchildren Sydney and Reece, all of Buford. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Talmo Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Spence, Paul Wade and Charles Jenkins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Russell Crow, Trey Sorrells, Kyle Daniels, B.J. Sosebee, Jace Latty, Tommy Lively, Reece McIntyre and Rick Parks honored as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Talmo Baptist Church Music Department, 425 Main Street, Talmo, GA 30575. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 11, 2014
Claude Emory Wilkes
Died Dec. 6, 2014 Claude Emory Wilkes, 69, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Cecil and Pauline Venable Wilkes. He was a retired maintenance man with McDonald’s Corporation. He was also preceded in death by his brother; Alton Wilkes; and a sister; Brenda Bryant. Survivors include his daughters; Kimberly Wilkes and Carolyn Wilkes; brother and sister in law; Dean and Viola Wilkes of Jefferson; and nieces; Sherry (Ross) Shepherd of Hull and Deanna (Chris) Poole of Jefferson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Chris Poole officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethany Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from noon until the service. Memorials may be made to the Jackson County Community Food Bank, 111 Atlanta Ave., Commerce, GA 30529. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Dec. 11, 2014
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Cross Pointe Mill Creek is a new church in the community for the community that meets at Mill Creek High School on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. with programming for all ages. On Sunday, Dec.14, a clothing drive and a food drive will be held for our CarePointe ministry, which has served more than 27,000 families and distributed one million-plus pounds of food in Gwinnett County. Come experience a church where you and your family will feel at home. You can find out more information at www. cpmillcreek.org or www.facebook. com/cpmillcreek. The Rev. James Merritt is lead pastor. sss
Hoschton United Methodist Church will mark the third Sunday of Advent during the 11 a.m. service on Dec. 14. The Children’s Christmas play “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will be performed. The fourth Sunday of Advent will be observed in the 11 a.m. service on Dec. 21 with the Christmas cantata. The candlelight service will be at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve . On Christmas, celebrate the reason for the season. Prime Timers Bingo and lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall on Friday, Dec. 12. Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422. sss For its Second Saturday outreach for December, The Vine Church is hosting a Christmas party for foster children of Barrow and Jackson counties with crafts, family portraits, a Secret Santa Shop, games and Santa. Visit www.connecttothevine. org or contact Holly Avera, Director of Outreach and Inreach at The Vine, at holly@connecttothevine.org sss
Union Baptist Church in Winder will host its children’s choir performance at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. On Dec. 19, Union Baptist’s Children Choir will be singing at Chick-Fil-A in the Beechwood Shopping Center in Athens at 7 p.m. A Christmas eve spectacular with Felix Farrar and more will be at 11 a.m. on Dec. 24. Union Baptist Church is located at 527 Union Church Road in Winder. Call the church office at 770-867-7273 or visit www.unionbaptistwinder.org sss Worship With the Carols of Christmas: Arbor Pointe Church invites you to join them in worship each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The worship services during the four Sundays prior to Christmas will explore the ideas of Peace, Hope, Joy and Love. Each week will focus on a well-loved Christmas carol. Arbor Pointe Church will present “Bethlehem Bound.” On Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4:30 p.m., the children of Arbor Pointe will present a fun family drama entitled Bethlehem Bound. Join Marty and Ramona, a Bible-times couple, as they lead the way on this journey to Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth. A light fellowship dinner will follow the presentation. On Christmas Eve, Arbor Pointe Church’s 6 p.m. service which will feature lots of Christmas singing and a message geared to children and families. The 11 p.m. service will feature a more traditional approach and will include Holy Communion. Both services will be candlelight services. Arbor Pointe Church is located at 115 Towne Center Parkway in Hoschton. Find out more at www. arborpointe.org or listen to the worship messages on iTunes. sss First Baptist Church Jefferson will perform its annual Pageant of the Holy Nativity on Sunday, Dec.14, at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. There will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall following the performance. Everyone is welcome to worship with First Baptist Church in Jefferson on Christmas Eve to welcome the light of Christ into their hearts. This special Christmas Eve candlelight service is concluded with the singing of Silent Night. Musical prelude is at 5:30 p.m. with worship beginning at 6 p.m.