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OBITUARIES Brenda Faulkner Armstrong
Died July 3, 2013 Brenda Faulkner Armstrong was surrounded by her loved ones on July 3, 2013, when God called her to her Heavenly home. She was born on Feb. 12, 1950, to the late Carson Daniel Faulkner and Ellen Gaskins Faulkner of Willacoochee. Brenda leaves behind her beloved, older sister Jenetta Faulkner Lisle of Jefferson and brother-in-law, Wayne Lisle. The two sisters, though 15 years apart, have always been very close. They often combined their Godly gifts of loving, caring and selfless devotion. They found much joy in pairing up and using their talents for cooking, decorating and growing beautiful flowers to bring much joy to family, friends and their community. Growing up, Brenda attended Riverside Baptist Church in Nashville, Willacoochee Elementary and Atkinson County High School. In the late 1960’s while at Massey Business College, she worked in a bridal store on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. The wedding events with lovely flowers, wonderful catering and happy families inspired her to open her own floral shop in Lawrenceville, Flowers by Brenda in the early 1970’s. Brenda’s dream of preparing southern home-cooked meals for large groups of people was realized when she opened Location Catering of the South. She earned a top-notch reputation in the motion picture industry for location catering of fabulous food and service to Hollywood film stars and crews. For more than 37 years, she traveled all over the United States and the Caribbean with her fleet of mobile kitchens, as movies and commercials were being filmed. It was on one of these movie sets, more than 20 years ago, that she met the love of her life, Bill Seckel. They shared many wonderful experiences and places while traveling from one filming location to another. After retirement, they enjoyed many happy, relaxing years together, and with their family, friends and dog Jackpot. Brenda loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her very own, and made each one feel as if they were her special treasure: Nephew, Dareyl Lisle, wife Sallie, children Mackenzie (deceased), Maggie, Samantha, Megan, Gennifer, David and Brian, of Gainesville; niece, Jennifer Lisle Goza, husband Lee, children Daniel (deceased), Annie, Rachel, Tim, Kellie, Michael and Matthew, of Jefferson; and niece, Ellen Lisle Semones, husband David, children Seth, Kade and Luke, of Warner Robins. It was recently said that “Brenda was a unique, one of a kind, beautiful, Christian lady. Everyone who didn’t know her missed out on a huge blessing. Everyone that was privileged to know her has reflections of that Brenda-beauty in them forever.” Funeral service and interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Riverside Baptist Church in Nashville with Pastor Jimmy Futch and Pastor David Semones officiating. Please join the family immediately following the service for visitation, hugs and memories and light refreshments. In Nashville, flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Riverside Baptist Church, P.O. Box 707 N. Jackson St., Nashville, GA 31639. A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, with the family receiving friends in
the community room of Certus Bank in Jefferson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 11, 2013
William Lester Hanson
Died July 4, 2013 William Lester Hanson, 70, of Winder, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Hanson was a son of the late Willie and Belle Hardy Hanson. He was also preceded by his wife, Ethel Green, and siblings, Wayne Hanson and Bernice Hicks. Survivors include his children, Steve Hanson of Athens, Robin Calton and Sue Kirk, both of Mississippi, Arnetta Richardson of Winder and Connie Frost of Alabama; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert Hanson and Dimple Griffin, both of Winder, and Peanut Glass and Charlie Hanson, both of Jefferson. A private service will be held at a later date. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 11, 2013 Shirley Sheridan Henry, 75, of Hoschton, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at her residence following an extended battle with cancer. Born in Hall County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Beatrice Bradley Sheridan. She was retired from The Norton Co., and was a member of Northeast Church in Braselton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Henry. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in Northeast Church in Braselton. The Rev. Jack Chalmers and the Rev. Russell Harbin officiated. Burial followed in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations for the care of her son, Herbert Clay Evans III, c/o Associated Credit Union, 867 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, Attn: Karen Cornett, Trustee for Herbert Clay Evans III. Survivors include her son, Herbert Clay Evans III of Hoschton; daughters and son-in-law, Connie Cochran and Cathy Moore, both of Gainesville, and Karen and Steve Cornett of Lawrenceville; sister and brother-inlaw, Sara and James Stevens of Braselton; brother, Thomas Sheridan of Gainesville; brother and sister-inlaw, Johnny and Christine Sheridan of Gainesville; five grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, July 11, 2013
Brenda Lynne Hill
Died July 1, 2013 Brenda Lynne Hill, 61, of Nicholson, died Monday, July 1, 2013, at Northridge Medical Center. Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Langford and Evelyn Ray Wilburn. She was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Hill; and son, Clay Wilburn. Survivors include her daughters, Laura Bray of Homer and Lee Hill of Loganville; son, Ernie Hill of Jefferson; brother, Wayne Wilburn of Winder; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the Homer home of Mrs. Hill’s daughter, Laura Bray. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 11, 2013
daughter of the late Roy and Desi Parr Stephens. Mrs. Mathis retired after 25 years of service with Buhler Quality Yarns Company in Jefferson, where she was a spinner. Mrs. Mathis was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Henry Mathis; sons, Timothy Mathis and Jerry Mathis; and a brother, Jack Stephens. Survivors include her children, Jane Pace of Jefferson, Barbara Baxter of Nicholson, Ann Wise of Jefferson, Judy Childs of Jefferson, Kelley Parr of Maysville, Donna Dalton of Jefferson, Bobby Brown of Hull and Michael Brown of Winder; brothers and sisters, Grace Healey, Frank Stephens, Leila Folds, Inez Self, Sara Doster, Jimmy Stephens, Jane Lassiter, Ruby Stewart and Gene Stephens; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday July 5, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Palmer Pace officiating. Interment followed at Jackson Memorial Park with Alex Chambers, Keith Parr, Kegan Rice, Robert Stephens and Brandon Davis honored as pallbearers. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 11, 2013
Floy Mae Day Mills
Died July 4, 2013 Floy Mae Day Mills, 79, of Cumming, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2013, after a short illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a loyal friend to many. She had a love of music and counted it an honor to bring joy, laughter and a smile to everyone she knew and met. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hubert “Cat” Mills; parents, Ervin and Estelle Day; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edwin and Mabel Day and Ralph and Mattie Lee Day. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Robin (Tim) Connor of Florida, Gloria (Scott) Andrews of Winder and Susan McCuen Koiter of North Carolina; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher (Teri) McCuen of Buford and Wade (Tina) McCuen of Dahlonega; 11 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 6, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Dan Henderson officiating. Interment was in the Haw Creek Cemetery in Cumming. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, July 11, 2013
Wilburn O’Kelley
Died July 8, 2013 Wilburn O’Kelley, 86, of Nicholson, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. A son of the late George Earl and Mary Berrong O’Kelley, he was a retired brick mason and a United States Army Air Corps World War II veteran. He was a member of the Hudson Lodge #294 F&AM and the Yaarab Shrine Temple. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Wayne Garmon of Hoschton; grandchildren, Leasa and Wil Garmon, both of Hoschton; brother, George
O’Kelley of Carnesville; sister, Joyce O’Kelley Moore of Atlanta; and a special friend, Louise Ertzberger of Gainesville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. David L. Davis officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Antioch United Methodist Church or the Center United Methodist Church. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 11, 2013
Ronald Dwayne Palmer
Died July 2, 2013 Ronald Dwayne Palmer, 42, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013. A memorial service will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org. The Paper, July 11, 2013
Gladys Ruth Pierce
Died July 6, 2013 Gladys Ruth Pierce, 76 of Commerce, died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. A native of Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Garnett and Dennie Rucker Williams. A homemaker, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Pierce Sr.; son, Russell Pierce Jr.; brother, Jackie Williams; and sister, Margaret J. Aker. Survivors include her brothers, Willie A. Williams and Johnny Williams, both of Commerce; sisters, Frances Strickland, Linda Jackson, and Annie J. Hargrove, all of Commerce; and seven nieces and four nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. W.R. Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, July 11, 2013
Ham Riddle
Died July 7, 2013 Arthur W. “Ham” Riddle, 95, of Jefferson, died Sunday, July 7, 2013. Born Nov. 3, 1917, in Greenville, S.C., he was a son of the late Luther Miles Riddle and the late Pauline Burton Riddle. He and his wife, the late Catherine Stafford Riddle, moved to Jefferson in 1957 and he began his career by owning and operating Riddle Contractors Inc., for more than 25 years. Mr. Riddle was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a lifetime member of the Lions Club, a member of the Free and Accepted Mason’s where he was a member of the Recovery Lodge #31 for more than 65 years and a member of the Board of Directors for First National Bank of Jefferson. Along with his wife, he was active in the Meals on Wheels program in Jackson County. In addition to parents, and his wife, Mr. Riddle was preceded in by his sisters, Ruby Riddle Rogers and Helen Riddle King and his brothers, Ray Riddle and James Riddle. Survivors include his daughters, Sara R. (Robert J.) Snypp of Anderson, S.C., Rebecca (Herbert) Jones of Anderson, S.C.; sons, Burton (Brenda) Riddle of Liburn
Wanda Jean Simmemon
Died July 8, 2013 Wanda Jean Simmemon, 54, of Gainesville, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at Floyd Medical following an extended illness. The family received friends Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Mrs. Simmemon was born in Winder on Jan. 29, 1959, to Louise Gibson, now of Washington, and the late Artis Turk. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Robby Simmemon of Gainesville; son, Kraig Simmemon of Gainesville; daughter, Kristen Lane of Toccoa; granddaughter, Jeannie Elizabella Lane; brother Arvin Turk of Gainesville; and sister, Cathy Crowe of Cleveland. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, July 11, 2013
Esther Connie Stewart
Died July 1, 2013 Esther Connie Stewart, 95, of Flowery Branch, died Monday, July 1, 2013. She was a member of the Medlock Garden Club, was an Avon representative for many years and a very talented artist. She loved music and her family. She was a member of Scott Boulevard
Baptist Church. Survivors include by her son, Harold B. “Sparky” Stewart Jr., and wife, Georgia of Flowery Branch; sister, Selma Riley of Lancaster, Calif.; grandchildren, Ashlyn Stewart, Sydney Mading and husband Ian and Delaney Stewart; and greatgrandson Cash Mading. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold B. “Buck” Stewart, Sr., parents, John and Florence Jauregui; son, Samuel McKinley Stewart II; and brother, Albert Jauregui. Funeral services were held Friday, July 5, 2013, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Day officiating. Interment was held in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in College Park. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, July 11, 2013
Marian R. White
Died July 4, 2013 Marian R. White, 76, of Oakwood, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Unihealth PAC – Lanier, following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Monday, July 8, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with entombment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Laura Blevins officiated. Born Oct. 26, 1936 to the late Harold and Betty Andersen in Winside, Neb., she worked for Lucent Technologies as a purchasing agent. She was a former member of Grandview United Methodist Church in Grandview, Mo., and a past Honor Queen of Jobs Daughters, Bethel 38. She volunteered for Telephone Pioneers of America, and enjoyed reading and bowling. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy Grattin. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Betty White of Oakwood and Thomas White of Flowery Branch; ; daughters and son-in-law, Vicki and Harry Warneke Jr., of Lawrenceville, Patricia Zeisler of Decatur and Sandra and Ron Carter of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters and briother-in-law, Helen Hilton of Leawood, Kan., and Sandy and Richard Jost of Kansas City, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas TX 75284-0692 or www. heart.org. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, July 11, 2013
Thria Yang
Died July 2, 2013 Mrs. Thria Yang, 99, of Commerce, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Services will be announced by Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson. The Paper, July 11, 2013
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Died July 2, 2013 Frances S. Mathis, 77, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Born in Madison, she was a
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and Thomas Riddle of Jefferson; grandchildren Renee Snypp, Sabra Snypp, J. (DeAnn) Snypp III, Steve (Arlette) Jones, Paige (David) Rhodes, Joel Riddle, Tommy (April) Riddle Jr., Misty Binkley (Brad Williams), Molly (Martin) Hartsfield, Parris (Jeff) Halley and Catherine (Philip) Daughtery; greatgrandchildren, Shannon Morgan, Josh Rhodes, Jake Rhodes, Jordan Binkley, Jesse Rhodes, Sadie Binkley, J. Snypp IV, Miles Hartsfield, Walker Snypp, Tucker Hartsfield, Ella Riddle, Posey Ann Halley and Banks Hartsfield; great-great-grandchildren, Landon Rhodes and Caylee Morgan; brother, Tom Riddle of Piedmont, S.C.; and a number of other relatives survive. The family would also like to thank the Jefferson Fire Department, the Cranes and Shirley Wood for their “watchful eye” their father. And a special “Thank You” to Kay Claudia and Debra from the family. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens with grandsons and great-grandsons honored as pallbearers. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549, or Jefferson Lions Club, P.O. Box 361, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, July 11, 2013
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