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The Paper | Thursday, November 20, 2014
OBITUARIES
5A
CHURCH NEWs
Continued from 4A
Dorcas Scroggins Saunders
Died Nov. 16, 2014 Dorcas “Dot” Scroggins Saunders, 90, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Just two months shy of her 91st birthday, she joins her husband of 59 years, Robert Lawrence Saunders, who died in 2002. We are all so grateful and appreciative of the thoughts and prayers the last few weeks as she completed her journey to Heaven. Per her prearranged wishes, her body will be donated to The University of Alabama in Birmingham Medical School for medical research. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church in Gulf Shores, Ala., In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Dr. Dorcas Scroggins Saunders Scholarship, Auburn University Foundation, 3084 Haley Center, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, or to the Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805, or to a charity of your choice. Surviviors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Kathy Saunders of Winder; daughter and sonin-law, Penny and Sonny Eilert of Gulf Shores, Ala.; 92-year-old brother Robert Scroggins (Irene) of East Tallassee, Ala.; and grandchildren, Lee Robert Eilert and Robbie Elizabeth Eilert, both of Memphis, Tenn., and Foster Hyatt Saunders of Winder; and brothers-in-law Leon Mack of Pensacola, Fla., and Charles Saunders of Troy, Ala.; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Broadus Fred Smith
Died Nov. 16, 2014 Broadus Fred Smith, 88, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Born in Pompano Beach, Fla., he was a son of the late William Edward Smith Sr., and the late Mary Frances Smoak Smith. He was a member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church and was a member of the Baraccas Sunday school class. He was retired from the United States Post Office and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Edward Smith Jr. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Pat Smith; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Katherine and Dan VanNus, Ann and Bryan Jackson, all of Jefferson; grandchildren,
Dana VanNus (Ryan) Doss, Erin VanNus, Greg (Alexis) VanNus, Caroline Jackson (Thomas) Mott, Zachary Jackson and Hannah Jackson; great-grandchildren, Vann Doss and Ava VanNus. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. Burial followed in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Sara Barnette Smith
Died Nov. 10, 2014 Sara Barnette Smith, 75, of Murrayville, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Johnny B. Smith Sr.; children, Bill, Valerie, Bo and Sally; stepchildren, Laura, Gail, Brad and Georgia; and two brothers and a sister. Born in Winder, she had lived in Athens for many years before moving to Lake Lanier upon her husband’s retirement. She was educated at Winder High School and the University of Georgia. She was a member of Gainesville First United Methodist Church. Sara retired from Nestle as a sales consultant. She was known throughout Northeast Georgia as the “Candy Lady.” A private family memorial service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to may make their contributions in her memory to Yellow Creek Community Club, P.O. Box 166, Murrayville, GA 30564. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Bert Haines Swor
Died Nov. 9, 2014 Bert Haines Swor, 63, of Statham, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the American Legion and the Marine Corps League. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Roscoe and Dorothea Dunlap Swor. Survivors include his wife, Kim Glander Swor; sons, James Swor of Auburn and Shane Swor of Atlanta; brothers, Sam Swor, Don Swor and Mick Swor; and sister, Vickie Scribner. The family will host a private memorial at a later date. Smith Funeral Home,
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Mickey Ward
Died Nov. 12, 2014 Oley Milton “Mickey” Ward, 77, of Commerce, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. Survivors include his sons, Oley Ward Jr., and Ray Ward, both of Panama City, Fla., and Robert Ward of Oklahoma; daughters, Donna (Kenny) Hooper of Commerce and Shawn (Ken) Abundez of Statham; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, with the Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Interment followed in the Howington Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Hub Williamson
Died Nov. 17, 2014 Herbert Cleveland “Hub” Williamson, 76, of Oakwood, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Calvin Chatham and the Rev. James Ransom officiated. Born Feb. 18, 1938, in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Homer Williamson and Lillie Martin Williamson. He was a truck driver by profession all his life and retired from Fieldale Farms. He was a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Williamson and Gene Williamson; and sisters, Laura Dean Williams
and Betty Davenport. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Sylvia Williamson; sons and daughters-in-law, Mitch and Debbie Williamson of Flowery Branch and Chad and Catherine Williamson of Oakwood; son and friend, Tim Williamson and Shelia Smith of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Chris Hall of Flowery Branch; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Bradley and Joanne Williamson of Gainesville; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Larry Orin Wilson
Died Nov. 11, 2014 Larry Orin Wilson, 67, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. Born in Fort Payne, Ala., he was one of 13 siblings and a son of the late Charles Rayburn Wilson and the late Julia Vester Hill Wilson. He was a well-known folk artist specializing in pottery. He attended New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach Church in Jefferson. He was also preceded in death by six siblings. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Wilson; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Russ Tanner of Dacula and Stephanie and Devin Snapp of Braselton; grandchildren, Laci Tanner, Joshua Tanner, Destiny Snapp and Tristan Snapp; six siblings; and a number of other relatives. A memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach Church in Jefferson with the Rev. Wayne Norris officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 20, 2014
Cross Pointe Mill Creek is a new church in the community with people just like you that meets at Mill Creek High School Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Lead Pastor James Merritt is launching a new sermon series entitled, “Thankful” starting this week. Cross Pointe Mill Creek offers compelling programming for infants, pre-school, children and student ministries during both worship hours alongside an engaging adult worship experience. Come experience a new church where you will feel at home. You can find more information at cpmillcreek.org, or www. facebook.com/cpmillcreek. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. The first Sunday of Advent will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. On Dec. 6, a chicken stew and chili dinner fundraiser will be held from 4- 7 p.m. Dine in and enjoy all you can eat for $7. Take out a quart for $7. First Sunday Communion will be Dec. 7 with the worship service at 11 a.m. An open house will be held at the parsonage. See CHURCH NEWS, 7A
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