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The Paper | Thursday, April 2, 2015
OBITUARIES Continued from 3A
Survivors include husband, Curtis Jarrard of Braselton; son and daughter- in-law, Jimmy and Sara Jarrard of Braselton; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Steve Dodson of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Jason Jarrard, Joey Jarrard, Michael Dodson and Amy Dodson Smith; nine greatgrandchildren; brother, Julian Dunagan of Braselton; sister, Carolyn Garrett of Pendergrass; and several nieces and nephews. Thank you to all the Hospice workers and Jennifer Bennefield for all of the care and comfort they gave Granny. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, April 2, 2015
George Edward Johnson Jr.
Died March 27, 2015 George Edward Johnson Jr., 65, died Friday, March 27, 2015. Born May 24, 1949, in Newnan, he was a son of George E. Johnson Sr., and Helen Nadine Dye Johnson and the oldest of their two children. He attended elementary school through the third grade in Newnan and move to Albany, where he lived with his family until age 12. The family moved to Gainesville, where George completed his high school years. While in high school, he was employed by the U.S. Forestry Service in Hall County. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) beginning in 1967 and graduated in 1972 having earned his degree as a Civil Engineer. George joined the work force as a Civil Engineer with the Federal Aviation Association. In 1975 George was employed by RCA which took him to several other places to live such as the Bahamas, Hawaii and Colorado and returned to work at the FAA and retired in 2009. He was an active member of the Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church. He was also a proud member of the Boy Scouts of America serving as an area commissioner. He earned his Eagle Scout Award early in his youth. Survivors include his wife, Mary Dixon Johnson; daughters, Amanda M. Johnson, currently living in Angleton, Texas, Shanna S. du Mont, currently stationed with her husband, Justin du Mont who is serving in the United States Coast Guard in Chesterton, Ind., and Kimberly S. Reignier of Flowery Branch; granddaughters, Sydney Roach, Mackenzie Reignier, Corinne du Mont and Natalie du Mont; sister, Helen Johnson Elliott and her husband Danny Silas Elliott of Gainesville; aunt, Willene Johnson Williams of Newnan; uncle, Arthur “Buster” Dye of Columbia, S.C.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins living in Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. Services were held Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan with Dr. Tom Bagley officiating. Memorials may be made to Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 5152 Braselton Hwy, Hoschton, GA 30548. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan The Paper, April 2, 2015
Mike Kesler
Died March 28, 2015 James Michael “Mike” Kesler, 60, of Nicholson, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Commerce, he was a son of Claudine McClure Kesler of Nicholson and the late James Mason Kesler.
He was self-employed with Diversified Lifts and Hydraulics. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Debra Crawford Kesler; daughters, Christy Lewis of Jefferson and Tonya Merrell of Commerce; sisters, Pat Gary of Nicholson and Betty Darnell and Lisa Grainger, both of Commerce; brothers, Doug Kesler and Ronnie Kesler, both of Nicholson, and Donnie Kesler of Commerce; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 30, 2015, in the chapel of LittleWard Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. Marty Smith officiating. Interment followed in Howington Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, April 2, 2015
Frances JoAnn Jones
Died March 27, 2015 Mrs. Frances JoAnn Jones, 68, of Braselton, died Friday, March 27, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by family. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Compton officiated. Born Sept. 11, 1946, in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Herman K. and Grace Poss. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed yard sales, auctions, cooking and spending time with family and friends. A precious wife, mother and grandmother; she was known as Maw Maw to many in the community. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Kenny Poss, Bill Poss, Jimmy Poss and Joel Poss. Survivors include her husband of 52-1/2 years, Davie Jones; sons and daughter-inlaws, Dave and Beth Jones of Gainesville and James and Jan Jones of Gainesville; daughters and sons-inlaw, Mary and Chris Atkinson of Flowery Branch and Heather and Thomas McMichael of Maysville; grandchildren, Bryan and Ashley Jones, Craig and Cassie Jones, Brandi and Dennis Cagle, Jamie Jones, Lacey Bartlett, Dylan Bartlett, Hunter Atkinson, Amber Atkinson, Jacob McMichael, Carlee McMichael, Sarah McMichael and Molly McMichael; great-grandchildren, Landon Cagle, Bryson Cagle, Bailey Jones, Aubrey Jones and Madison Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and Marjorie Poss of Stone Mountain; brother, Irvin Poss of Winder; sister, Shirley Poss of Braselton; sister-in-law, Marjorie Poss of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, April 2, 2015
Martha McKinzie McDougle
Died March 30, 2015 Martha McKinzie McDougle, age 72, of Auburn, died Monday, March 30, 2015, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late “Jett” and Clara McKinzie and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim McDougle in 1998. She was a retiree of Publix and was of the Baptist denomination. She was also preceded by siblings, Francis McKinzie, Grady McKinzie and Mageline McKinzey. Survivors include her sisters and brothers, Geneva Chastain of Danielsville, Ark., Sarah Delee, Jeanette Sanford, Evie Sanders, James McKinzie, Jessie McKinzie and Donnie McKinzie, all of Cumming, and Barbara McCracken and Ruby McDougle both of
Dawsonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Spruill officiating. Entombment will follow in North Atlanta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, April 2, 2015
Pat Osborne
Died March 28, 2015 Richard “Pat” Patterson “Pat” Osborne, 75, of Winder, dieddat Agape Hospice following an extended illness. Arrangements are to be announced at a later date by Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The Paper, April 2, 2015
Carol Yvonne Smith
Died March 29, 2015 Carol Yvonne Smith, 68, of Winder, died Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 13, 1947, in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia Kitchens Hagwood. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Hagwood; and sister, Gail Adcock. She was a member of New Life Church of Watkinsville. She worked for many years at the Hospital in Valentine, Neb., and was employed by Dr. Lockman’s office in Athens. Survivors include her husband, Al Smith; sons, Ron Smith of Loganville and Frank Nash of Clarksville, Tenn.; daughters Karen Jenkins of Dawsonville, Lynn Wood of Dahlonega, Debbie Brown of Atlanta and Wanda Schroeder of Concord; nine grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; brother, Rick Hagwood of Watkinsville; and sister, Kay Hobbs of Crawford. Al Smith and family wish to thank all involved in her care at Athens Regional Hospital for the kind and loving care she received. A funeral service was held Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Bishop Douglas Hammond and the Rev. Jason Hagwood officiating. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, April 2, 2015
Emmaleen Sorrells
Died March 27, 2015 Emmaleen Sorrells, 95, of Winder, diedFriday, March 27, 2015. She was a member of Midway Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Annie Hardy Miller; her husband, Clarence Sorrells; and sisters, Catherine Sorrells and Doris Everett. Survivors include her son, Coy Sorrells of Winder; sister, Elizabeth Barber of Bethlehem; granddaughters, Brandi Hill of Longmont, Colo., and Kelli Anderson of DeRidder, La.; great-grandchildren, Kassi, Sammi, Jacqi and Alli Hill and Declan Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Midway Christian Church with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating. Interment followed in Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Midway Christian Church. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, April 2, 2015
Angela Joyce Stroud
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died Thursday, March 19, 2015. Born on May 22, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., she was a daughter of Lois Kidd Riley of Jefferson and the late Raymond Thrasher of Oconee County. In Chicago, she earned a diploma at Saint Leo Elementary School in 1961 and graduated from Hyde Park High School. She earned a bachelor degree of education from the University of Georgia UGA in 1974, a master degree of education from Georgia State University in 1977 and a degree of Education Specialist from Lincoln Memorial University in 2000. Angela moved to Georgia to be a family caregiver to her grandmother, Lula Borders Kidd in Jefferson, and to obtain her bachelor degree from UGA. At UGA, she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. While in Jefferson, she met Phillip Stroud of Statham and they married in September 1974 and resided in Decatur for 16 years. She taught gifted children of DeKalb County School System and also did grant work and development and curriculum and instruction for DeKalb County School staffers. She also led her students on various service learning trips abroad to Germany, Austria, England, France, Italy and Switzerland. She was honored with the National Science Teaching Award in 1995. She was a proud member of the National Education Association and the Georgia Association of Educators. She retired from the DeKalb County School System after 30 years of dedicated teaching in 2004. Upon retirement she continued to be a committed and devoted mother who provided continual counsel, support and unconditional love to her two children. She also was a devoted daughter, advocate and family caregiver to her mother Lois Kidd Riley. Angela was also a vigilant neighbor and was active in the Hidden Lake Neighborhood Association where she resided for 40 years. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her daughter, Ashley Philicia Victoria Stroud of Decatur; son, Jason Damon Phillip Stroud (Morgan) of Severna Park, Md.; grandchildren,
Morgan Olivia, Jayme Elizabeth Ramona, Jasmine Rayne Angelique, Jason Damon Phillip Jr., Melody Jorja Grace and Malia Victoria Jacqueline Stroud; former husband, Phillip Ellis Arnold Stroud of Statham,; and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at St. Paul First Baptist Church in Jefferson. The visitation will be held at the church from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Paradise AME Cemetery in Jefferson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, April 2, 2015
Betty Ann Whisler
Died March 27, 2015 Betty Ann Whisler, 75, of Hoschton, died Friday, March 27, 2015. Survivors include her husband, Norman Whisler; son, Alan Lee Whisler and wife Laurie of Indiana.; daughters, Anita Jean Maynard and husband Scott of Suwanee and Cheryl Marie Krug and husband Coley of Buford; brothers, Lynwwod Denham and wife Joann, Lee Denham and wife Geri and Earl Denham and wife Teddie, all of Tifton, Neil Denham and wife Deloriann of Sylvester and Mike Denham and wife Carol of Americus; sisters, Sue Patton and Merle Barge, both of Tifton; grandchildren, Kyle Maynard, Amber Ehrhart, Hollie Whisler, Joshua Whisler, Lindsay Maynard, Tyler Krug, Austin Whisler, Adam Whisler, MacKenzie Maynard and Ashley Krug; great granddaughter, Kinleigh Ehrhart; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Northeast Church in Braselton with Pastor Russell Harbin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made Northeast Church Journey. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, April 2, 2015
Jaxon Kullen White
Died March 29, 2015 Jaxon Kullen White, 3, of Jefferson, died Sunday, March 29, 2015. Born in Athens, he was the
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son of Roger White Jr., and Wendy Brock of Jefferson. Survivors, in addition to his parents, are his sisters, Riley Elizabeth White and Zoey Nichole White of Jefferson; grandparents, Roger White Sr., and Sharon White of Oakwood and Steve and Jackie Saylors of Royston; great-grandmother, Betty Heathman of Oakwood; aunts, Rachel White of Oakwood and Christal Barret of Royston. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl Pirkle officiating. Burial will follow in Evans Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, April 2, 2015
Clarice Earline Woods
Died March 25, 2015 Clarice Earlline Woods, 75, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Clarice loved her family, enjoyed keeping up with things on Facebook, being on her computer, some travel and collected hand bells as a hobby. She was also a great cook. Survivors include her sons, Jimmy Eugene Woods of Alabama and James Terry Woods and John Stevie Woods, both of Hoschton; daughters, Teresa Lynne Woods of Hoschton and Carole Woods Downey and husband Wayne of Bethlehem; brothers, James Larry Riggins of Alabama; 11 grandchildren; and nine grea- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Lee Woods, son Tommy Edward Woods; brothers Thomas L Riggins and Earl Riggins. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Fred Musser officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at donate.heart.org or American Diabetes Associaton at www. diabetes.org/Donate. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, April 2, 2015