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The Paper | Thursday, February 20, 2014
CHURCH NEWs The Church of Hoschton youth will be dropping off grocery bags on Saturday, Feb. 22, and asking families to fill the bags with non-perishable food items. Then the following Saturday, March 1, they ask that the bags be left beside the families’ mailboxes and they will come back and pick them up. All food will be donated to a local food bank. This is the youth’s way of paying it forward.
To end the month, a representative from The Gideons will be hosted on Sunday, Feb. 23. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Pastor Cory Sexton at the church office 706-654-8415 or on his cell at 678-234-9408. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will host a spaghetti dinner to benefit Relay For Life on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 5-7 p.m. Dine in or take out and the
OBITUARIES Lorie Shelden Aul
Died Feb. 12, 2014 Loretta Marie (Shelden) Aul, 56, of Braselton, formerly of Panama City, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at home, with her family and beloved dogs by her side, after a brave fight against cancer. Memorial services were held Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Davis officiating. Loretta, hereafter known as Lorie, and sometimes Lollipop-a-doodle-daddle or Lollipop for short, was born June 9, 1957 in Pontiac, Mich. Her family moved to Florida when she was 3 years old, and she graduated from Miami Killian High School in 1975. Lorie was an administrative assistant most of her adult life, with jobs throughout Florida and North Carolina. Tall, slender, a blue eyed blonde, she was beautiful both inside and out. She was shy, sweet, generous, kind, but also tough. Very independent, she’d tell you she was a rebel. Although Lorie had no children, her nieces and nephews were well loved by her, and they in turn loved having a “cool” aunt. In addition, all her life she loved animals, and collected many different kinds, but dogs were her favorite. If you were lucky enough to be her friend, you’d be one for life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Aul, and her father, John Shelden, in 2013. Survivors include her mother, Jeane Shelden; siblings Carolyn (Ed) Smith, Pam (Cliff) Steiner, Mary Ann (Sameh) Behiry and Michael (Cathy) Shelden; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angels Among Us, P.O. Box 821, Alpharetta, GA 30009, (877404-5874, www.angelsrescue.org) Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Eben Austin
Died Feb. 14, 2014 Eben Austin, 58, of Winder, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. He was a son of the late Frances Henderson Austin. He was attending Greater Athens Church of God. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Austin; stepchildren, Allison McCracken Best and Russell McCracken; father, Fred (Thelma) Austin; sister, Donna Smith; a niece and two nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Steve Carroll officiating. Burial followed in Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greater Athens Church of God. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Harvey Kimball Baron
Died Feb. 15, 2014 Harvey Kimball Baron, 85, of Athens, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Mr. Baron was born in Providence, R.I., he was a son of the late James and Amiee Pinder Baron. Mr. Baron was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Air Force, serving during World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was an auto/ truck mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hollis Baron; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael John and Tracy Lynn Baron of Jefferson and Richard Lynn and Inna Baron of Commerce; and grandchildren, Jesse Richard Baron, Matthew Douglas Baron, Holly Lynn Baron and Jonathon Baron. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in the Prospect United Meth-
meal also includes salad, roll and dessert and drink. Tickets are $7 adult and $3 child (also available at the door). Contact Julie Clarke at 770-363-3547. HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue. sss Spring into the Little Lambs Consignment Sale this week at The Springs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, and Friday, Feb. 21, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, Many items will be
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odist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. Those honored as pallbearers were Jesse Baron, Matthew Baron, Jonathan Baron, Darren Glenn and Toby Glenn. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Amy Brumbalough
Died Feb. 11, 2014 Amy Brumbalough, 60, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Tom Braswell
Died Feb. 17, 2014 Tom Braswell, 87, of Auburn and formerly of Buford, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Guyendlee Daniel Braswell; parents, Virgil and Bertie Lee Moore Braswell; sister, Virginia B. Justice; brothers Kelly Braswell, Dean Braswell and Allen Braswell. Survivors include his daughter, Julia and Dewitt Cook of Auburn; grandchildren, Brandy and Hubert Day and Stephanie and Gene Raab, all of Bethlehem, and Colter and Angela Cook of Auburn; seven great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; brother, Vanus and Helen D. Braswell of Jefferson; sisters-in-law, Bernice Braswell, ofBuford and Violet Jean Braswell of Lawrenceville; brothers-inlaw, Reese Daniel and Bobby Daniel, both of Commerce; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Buford. He was a retired painter from Suwanee Lumber Company, he did farming and he also worked on boats at Holiday Marina. He was a long-time member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Rock Springs United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville. The remains will lie in state at the church from noon until the service. The Rev. Tommy Braswell and the Rev. Shari Rates will officiate. Interment will follow at Rock Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Jerry Lynn Buhl Jr.
Died Feb. 15, 2014 Jerry Lynn Buhl Jr., 41, of Winder, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. He was a Tennessee Vols fan. He was well known with his peers from high school. Jerry was a loving husband, father and a great provider to his family. Survivors include his wife, Kim Buhl; parents, Jerry, Sr., and Brenda Buhl; sons, Joshua Parsons of Winder, and Jacob Buhl, Jerry Lynn Buhl III, Jeremiah Buhl and Austin Buhl, all of Tennessee; daughters, Savannah Buhl, Ashleigh Buhl and Kayla Parsons, all of Winder; sisters, Brenda Gail Wellborn and Amanda Dawn Rooks both of Tennessee, and Chanel Renea McIntyre of Commerce; and granddaughter, Brooklyn Nicole Buhl. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at the Church at Pierce Road, located at 231 Pierce Road in Winder. The Rev. Robert Buhl and the Rev. Terry Hawkins will be officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Died Feb. 10, 2014 Earl F. Embrick, 80, of Commerce, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at Northridge Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Ralph and Emma Fredricks Embrick and was married to Gladys Lacey Embrick. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include sons, Ronald Embrick of Danielsville and Greg Embrick of Maysville; brother, Leonard Embrick of Bogart; sister, Emma Nell Henderson of Commerce; and grandsons, Isaac Embrick and Bailey Embrick. Funeral services werhe held Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce with the Rev. Larry Montgomery and the Rev. David Harbin officiating. Interment followed in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Nick Ford
Died Feb. 11, 2014 Willard Nixon “Nick” Ford, 86, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. Born Nov. 28, 1927, in Whitehall in Clarke County, he was a son of the late Katherine Nixon Ford and Warren Plemon Ford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Henry Harold Ford, and sisters, Thelma Aileen Ford Barrett, Gussie Syble Ford Green and Sallie Hilda Ford Evans. Survivors include his sons, Jimmy Ray Ford and wife Diane of Lithia Springs and Nicky Louis Ford of Lake Spivey; daughters, Gloria Jean Ford of Lake Spivey and Regina Jan Akins and husband Kim of Powder Springs; sister, Dollie Mildred Ford Daniel of Mableton; sister-in-law Maurice Ford of Jefferson; former wife, Helen Campbell Ford; grandchildren, Shea Milam, Chelcy Miniat, Alicia Gresham and Brian Young; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held unday, Feb. 16, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The burial followed in the Prospect Church Cemetery on Tallahassee Road in Athens. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Virginia Webb Griffeth
Died Feb. 11, 2014 Virginia Webb Griffeth, 92, of Athens, formerly of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Docia Rowden, and was a member of Hebron Christian Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Hinton “Bubba” and Diane Griffeth of Bethlehem; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Gordon Mobley of Athens; grandchildren, Tammy Whitehead, Penny Griffeth, Scott Griffeth and Kelly Griffeth; and great-grandson, Cory Griffeth. The funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Joseph Walton Hagan
Died Feb. 8, 2014 Joseph Walton Hagan, 72, of Hoschton, formerly of Statesboro, died Saturday Feb. 8, 2014. He was a United States Air Force veteran and was an engineer with General Motors for 33 years where he received various awards. During his year at General Motors, he work at the Lakewood Manufacturing Plant, General Motors Plant in Doraville, and later trans-
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group will have lunch/bingo at 11 a.m. on Feb 28 at Hoschton United Methodist Church fellowship hall. HUMC is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact the Rev. Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422. Submit your Church News to editor@clickthepaper.com, call 706-658-2683, or send to The Paper, P.O. Box 430, Hoschton, GA 30548, or drop it off at The Paper office in Hoschton Towne Center.
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ferred to the Saturn Plant in Springhill, Tenn. From there, he worked at various General Motor Plants in Detroit, Michigan, and then retired from the General Motors Corvette Plant in Bowling Green, Ky. Survivors include his wife Connie Armes Hagan; son, Michael Allen Hagan and wife Jan of Dacula; daughter, Karen Lyn Hagan and husband Joe Dale of Macon; stepsons William Russell Stewart and wife Kelley and Charles Robert Stewart and wife Amy, all of North Carolina; sister, Nell Batchelor and husband Robert of Eatonton; and grandchildren, Olivia, Ashton, Russell, Rylie and Skyler. A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church in Statesboro with Chaplain Jerry Newsome officiating. Inurnment services were held at Eastside Cemetery with United States Air Force honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Bible Church, 869 Cole Drive SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Gene King
Died Feb. 9, 2014 Robert E. “Gene” King died Sunday morning, Feb. 9, 2014, from natural causes. He was married for 58 years to Velda Wells King, who preceded him in death. Born in 1933 in Greensboro, he was a member of Northside Presbyterian Church in Winder. He worked at Pet Dairies in Winder of 25 years. He also worked as a truck driver for other companies until his retirement. He enjoyed studying nature, music and, most of all, his family. Survivors include his children, Connie (Dr. John) Iacuone of Albuquerque, N.M., Mitchell (Angela) King of Wnider, Cathy (Dan) Dobbe of Dallas, Texas, Kim (Gary) Harbuck of Smyrna and Wesley (Fran) King of Franklin, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Northside Presbyterian Church. Services were held Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Charles Davis Keenan
Died Feb. 11, 2014 Charles Davis Keenan died at his residence on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. He was the son of the late Hasting and Mamie Tucker Keenan. He was a grading contractor. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Keenan; son, Tracy Keenan of Colbert; stepsons, Cecil Hanley of Danielsville, Marion Hanley of Comer, Elvis Hanley of Toccoa, Marshall Hanley of Danielsville, Melvin Hanley of Commerce and the Rev. Wendell Hanley of Danielsville; stepdaughter Suzie Buice of Colbert; sisters, Velvie Helton of Athens, and Louise Vanderburg of Ila; 28 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Wendell Hanley and the Rev. Junior Sosbee officiating. Burail was held in the Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
David John Kronenwetter
Died Feb. 12, 2014 David John Kronenwetter, 53, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He had been battling with a terrible disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in
September 2009. He served in the United States Army and participated in Operation Desert Shield. After that, he was primarily employed building computer networks and engineering digital cable systems. Survivors include his wife, Risa Kronenwetter; daughters, Dorothy LongMcKeever, Melissa McKinney and Kristy Jistel; and five grandchildren. Risa and David met and fell in love in 1992 and married in November 1997 and Risa truly believed they one day would celebrate their 50th anniversary, but ALS stole that time from them. There are not enough words to actually describe what a great man he was. He was brilliant, an amazing husband and son and a phenomenal father and grandfather. He will be missed by everyone who came to know him and those fortunate enough to truly appreciate the caring man he was. Also surviving are his father, Gene; stepmother, Pat; sister, Sue; and brothers, Michael and Patrick. In this entire world, there is not one person who can ever compare to him. He was sweet, gentle, very loving and made everyone smile just a little bit more. We were all blessed to have been able to not just know him, but to have his love. We will miss our Papa, father, brother, son and husband forever and always. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Richard Vu officiating. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Julianna Seres
Died Feb. 17, 2014 Julianna Seres, 82, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rusty Newman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Eagle Ranch, www.eagleranch. org. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Herbert Dean Simpson
Died Feb. 10, 2014 Herbert Dean Simpson, 75, of Auburn, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Joey Smith
Died Feb. 10, 2014 Joey Smith, 46, of Auburn, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Zeffer Smith, and grandmother, Johnnie Smith. Survivors include his father, William Ray “Smitty” Smith Jr., of Auburn; sisters, Patty Johnson and husband David of Bethlehem, Tracey Reynolds of Cordele, Holly Smith of Athens and Brandi Smith of Watkinsville; grandmother, Mary Lou David of Statham; aunt, Elaine Zabiel and late husband Steve; uncles, Hugh Lee David and wife Ann of Loganville and Jimmy Coker and wife Shamisha. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home. Interment was held at the
City of Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Milton P. Swords
Died Feb. 11, 2014 Milton P. Swords, 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Melinda (Kenny) Casper of Statham and Dana Jones of Winder; grandchildren, Grant Casper and Caitlyn Casper; greatgrandchild, Korbin Bacidore; and brother, Nolan Swords of Winder. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Swords and Larry Swords; and sister, Joyce Stowe. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He worked for Quality Foods for 12 years and was a salesman for Flowers Bread Company. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Deloris May Ulrich
Died Feb. 18, 2014 Deloris May Ulrich, 75, of Winder, formerly of Wisconsin, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. She was of the Lutheran faith. She had been a homemaker most of her life, but had worked for Brakebush Brothers Poultry in her latter years. She was an avid gardener and loved to work in her yards. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Irene Hillmer. Survivors include her sons, Bob Ulrich of Bradenton, Fla., Gary Ulrich of Chicago, Ill., Tom Ulrich(Sheila) of Winder and Michael Ulrich(Leisa) of Statham; brothers, David Hillmer, Kenny Hillmer and Roger Hillmer, all of Montello, Wisc.; and five grandchildren also survive. No services will be held at this time. The family request donations to be made to Geneva Hospice, 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 951-6450. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
Otis Ray Wallace
Died Feb. 12, 2014 Otis Ray Wallace, 83, of Winder, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, E.L. and Arline Mae Garrett Wallace; brother, G.W. “Jink” Wallace; and sisters, Willie Sue Wilson and Reba Boyd. Survivors include his wife, Clara Dove Wallace; stepsons, Rick Kidd (Debbie) of Modesta, Calif., and John Kidd (Dr. Jo Jie) of Denver, Colo.; stepdaughter, Dalanda Kidd of Winterville; brother, Henry Wallace (Dot) of Bethlehem; sisters, Essie Lou McCullers of Monroe and Betty Sims of Winder; mother-inlaw, Louise Dove of Athens; brothers-in-law, Billy Boyd of Monroe and Jerry Dove (Brenda) of Athens; sister-inlaw, Shirley Elam (Rick) of Iva, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 20, 2014
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