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obituaries Harvey Bragg
Died Oct. 31, 2014 Harvey Bragg, 77, of Winder, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Augusta, on May 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Paul David and Eunice Evelyn Bragg. He was employed as an aircraft mechanic with the Georgia Army National Guard until his retirement. He had made his home in Winder since 1973. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Oakes Bragg; daughter, Belinda Langford and her husband Gary of Winder; son, Tony Bragg of Winder; sister, Evelyn Counts of Bath, S.C.; grandchildren, Lauren Langford and Derek Langford and his wife Tiffany; and a great-grandchild, Jackson Phillip Langford. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Moorhead Baptist Church in Moorhead, Miss. Interment was in the Moorhead Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Larry Hanes Clark
Died Nov. 8, 2014 Larry Hanes Clark, 71, of Flowery Branch, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Christopher Anderson, the Rev. Paul Wade and the Rev. Clyde Self officiated. Born in Hall County on Feb. 7, 1943, he was a son of the late Don N. and Grace Clark. He was also preceded in death by a precious daughter, Jennifer Paige Clark. A lifelong member of Flowery Branch Baptist Church, he was a devout Christian. He graduated from South Hall High School in 1961, where he lettered in basketball and baseball. After high school, he continued to play basketball, football and softball in county and individual sponsored sports leagues. He was a member of the Century Plus Club of Gainesville College Foundation, where he supported and participated in the basketball program at the college for many years. He was a firefighter with the City of Gainesville Fire Department for more than 26 years and retired as Captain in 1992. He was an avid lover and protector of animals, especially his horses, Taffy and Grey Boy, that he cared for daily. His family fondly calls him one of the last cowboys, because he lived, loved and practiced the values of a cowboy throughout his life. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Hilda; precious daughter, Kelly Michelle Satcher and son-in-law, William Satcher of Indialantic, Fla,; brothers and their wives, Don E. and Joy Clark and Ivan and Martha Clark; sister, Elizabeth Ramey; brother-in-law and wife, James H. and Cornelia Davis; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 W Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501, (770) 532-6617. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Ray Conner
Died Nov. 8, 2014 Ray Conner, 52, of Auburn, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Bo Conner; and brother, James Stephen Conner. Survivors include his children, Jeffrey Ray Conner of Auburn and
Christopher James Conner of Winder; grandchildren, Stephen Conner, Troy Conner and Blake Conner; stepgrandchildren, Brittany Casper, Alexi Heupel, R J. Heupel and Justin Heupel; mother, Shelby Jean Taylor, Newborn; nephew, Jesse Conner; and girlfriend, Judy Goheen. Born Oct. 18, 1962, in Cordele, he was a mechanic with Poe’s Heating & Air. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, in Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Grayson. Memorial donations to Flanigan Funeral Home will help the family with funeral expenses. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Garand Thomas Grainger
Died Nov. 5, 2014 Garand Thomas Grainger, 60, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Born in Anderson, S.C., on June 4, 1954, he resided in the Atlanta area for the past 45 years. He was a graduate of Henderson High School in Tucker and graduated from The University of Georgia in 1977 with a degree in Forestry. He lived his life with passion and a deep love for his family, the Georgia Bulldogs and Formula One car racing. He was an avid skier and hiker and enjoyed rock climbing – hobbies that were passed on to his children. With his entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Grainger owned and operated his own landscaping and design company. He was predeceased by his parents, Jennings Bryan and Mary LeNeve Thomas Grainger formerly of Tucker. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Maria Dianne Altmiller Grainger; and his children Garand Tyler Grainger, currently attending Georgia Tech Lorraine in France, and Sarah Marie Grainger, who is currently attending Kennesaw State University. He is also survived by a brother, Bryan Mark Grainger of Flowery Branch; sisters, Susan Michelle DeKoning (Frank) of Buford and Mary Grainger Harper (Bill) of Suwanee; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. James Dumas officiating. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Mary Ann Johnson
Died Nov. 6, 2014 Mary Ann Johnson, 84 of Jefferson, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014. Born in in Atlanta, she was a daughter to the late Claude Newton Camp and the late Gladys Loutricia Edwards Camp. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the New Liberty United Methodist Church in Braselton and worked for Walmart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther E. Johnson; sons, Ronald E. Johnson and Tommy Newton Johnson; and daughter, Brenda L. Davis. Survivors include her son and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Stacy Johnson of Braselton and daughterin-law, Darleen Johnson of Jefferson; son-in-law, Terry Davis of Jefferson; a number of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. The funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at the graveside in the Jackson Memorial Park with Mr. John Eric Davis officiating. Those honored as pallbearers were Justin Gravitt,
Thomas Scott, Blake Gravitt, Jason Davis, John Davis and Brian Johnson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Denis Larry Jordan
Died Nov. 9, 2014 Denis Larry Jordan, 74 of Gainesville, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Mr. Pat Jackson officiating. Born Dec. 6, 1939, in Detroit, Mich., he was a son of the late Alfonso and Fairyne Zakloski Jordan. He was the owner of Carolina Tag and Label in Gainesville since 1977. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Connie Jordan and Linda Elaine Jo Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Michele Pechin Jordan; sons, Bradly Jordan, Mark Bronski Jordan and Victor Roper Jordan, all of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Collene and Eric Kamp of Cumming; grandson, Aiden Kamp; sister, Janet Jordan White of Pensacola, Fla.; niece, Shan White of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nephew, Craig White of Gainesville; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Rene’ Pechin III and Lynn Pechin of Braselton; niece and husband, Lisa and Brian Kirchdoefer of Tucker; nephew and wife, Randy and Michelle Pechin of Kennesaw; and great-nephew, Braxton Pechin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Society, 821 Dawsonville Highway, Suite 250-323 Gainesville, GA 30501 or The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 W Ridge Road Gainesville, GA 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Claude Lacey
Died Nov. 6, 2014 Claude Lacey, 83, of Buford, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at New Horizons – Limestone. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Darin Vogt and Rev. Dick Shore officiated. Born April 29, 1931, he was a son of the late Reece and Ethel Lacey in Roan Mountain, Tenn. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Ryder Truck Line, where he was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Lacey. Survivors include companion and caregiver, Virginia Looper of Buford; children of Virginia Looper, Brad and JoAnn Looper of Buford, JoAnn Painter Looper of Buford, Barbara and Ray Sigman of Buford and Jean and Howard Stephens of Watkinsville; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Helen Lacey of Elizabethton, Tenn.; sisters, Velma Lacey Beach of Illinois and Eva Oxidine; several nieces and nephews; and special cousins, Roy Lacey and Patsy Blackwell. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, GA 30501 (770-
219-8888). Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Mickey Free Miller
Died Nov. 8, 2014 Mickey Free Miller, 56, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014.
She was a daughter of Kathelene Strickland and the late William Strickland. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Susie Dorsey. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Steve Miller; sons, Jesse Autry of Danielsville, John Christopher Autry of Statham and Matt Autry of Athens; stepson, Steven Miller of Ellijay; brother, Carlton Dorsey of Forsyth; sisters, Louise Watson of Danielsville, Rosie Cash of Statham and Robin Jennings of Alto; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Crossroads Worship Center Church of God with the Rev. John Webber officiating. Interment followed in the Howington Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Gayle R. Norton
Died Nov. 6, 2014 Gayle R. Norton, 63, of Flowery Branch, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014. peacefully at her home. A celebration of life was held Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Born Jan. 3, 1951, in Greenwood, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Unger She was a retired accounting clerk from Lucent Technologies and was of the Presbyterian faith. Mrs. Norton was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael Unger. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Richard Norton; daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Chris Frech of Flowery Branch and Susan and John Evans of Hoschton; grandchildren, Corbin, Ansley, Will and Anna; brothers, Homer Unger of Beanblossom, Ind., and Larry Peavler of Plainfield, Ind.; sister, Ellen McNeil of Greenwood, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Mark Stephen Pommerich
Died Nov. 8, 2014 Mark Stephen Pommerich, 65, of Hoschton, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Mark was a military sniper in the United States Marine Corps. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He Pommerich also loved to travel, his family and friends and was always helping others. Survivors include his fiancée, Deborah Biffle; sons, Paul Pommerich and wife Sara and Cory Pommerich, all of Wisconsin; sisters, Karen Hollander and husband Albert of Gainesville and Suzanne Baker and husband James, Wendy Patin and Robin Radtke and husband Scott , all of Wisconsin; granddaughters, Paige and Claire; and a host of other relatives. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
Melissa “Sam” Sweet-Free joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, after a year-long battle with peritoneal mesothelioma. Born in Atlanta on June 16, 1966, Sam was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend. For the last eight years, she was employed by Summit Holdings in Gainesville, where she enjoyed her work and office family. She was in her element when she was helping others through difficult times with words of encouragement, sympathy and prayers. Her favorite pastime was enjoying the beach or skiing at the lake with her family. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Lynn and Sharon Payne; mother, Marion Dismuke; loving husband, Mark Free; daughter, Samantha Sweet; son, Maxwell Sweet; sister and brother-in-law; Melanie and Kevin Church; grandmother, Frances “Polly” Dismuke; niece, Kristy Church Jones and her family; stepdaughters, Danelle Free and Denyes Free; as well as a large extended family of many special aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 1215 Access Road in Covington, with Pastor Ken Grindle and Pastor Brandon Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-3:15 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation, 1317 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or Net India Ministries, P.O. Box 1481, Gainesville, GA 30503. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Mary Hawkins Taylor
Died Nov. 7, 2014 Mary Hawkins Taylor, 76, of Hoschton, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Kiwi Taylor of Hoschton; children, William Thomas Taylor of Woodruff, S.C., Lourie Taylor of Alpharetta and Patrick Shawn Taylor of Woodstock; and grandchildren, William Thomas Taylor Jr., and Morgan Elizabeth Taylor. Born Jan. 6, 1938, in Bristol, Va., she was a 1956 graduate of Carmont High School in Belmont, Calif. She was a homemaker and was of the Episcopal faith. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Karen Findley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Mary Hawkins Taylor. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Pat Taylor
Died Nov. 4, 2014 Frank “Pat” Taylor Sr., 81, of Carl, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was a son of the late Joe S. Taylor and Susie Kate Maxey Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his
United States Air Force from 1952 to 1958. He flew the B-36 bomber plane in the Korean War. After his military tour, he returned home to a career as a private commercial pilot and a flight instructor. He was also an accomplished musician as a lead guitarist. He played in Nashville, Tenn., for many vocalists including Bill Anderson and Mel Tillis. He played lead guitar for albums and records for vocalists throughout his musical career. He was inducted into the Georgia Country Hall Taylor of Fame in 1999. Memorial services were held Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Mason officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
Martha Geneva Voyles
Died Nov. 5, 2014 Martha Geneva Voyles, 94, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2104. Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter to the late Alvin Edgar Evans and the late Minnie Eunice Boggs Evans. She was a member of the Galilee Christian Church in Jefferson and was retired from Textron Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Voyles Sr.; and her son, James Howard Voyles Jr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Sherlene Voyles of Stone Mountain; daughter-in-law, Camille Voyles of Braselton; grandchildren, Brent (Chelsea) Voyles, Destin (Kevin) Petty, Heather (Cal) Anderson, Shanna (Chris) Golder and Blake Voyles; five greatgrandsons; and two greatgranddaughters. The funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Nick Vipperman and Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial followed in the North Atlanta Memorial Park. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
David W. Walker
Died Nov. 5, 2014 David W. Walker, 46, of Hoschton, died suddenly Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church with Dr. Dave Davis officiating. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Walker; children, David Trent Walker and Christopher Chad Walker, both of Hoschton; mother, Ann R. Walker of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Wanda Moore and husband, Mark, of Memphis, Tenn., and Lisa Wilcox and husband, Sherman, of Huntsville, Ala.; and brother, Michael Walker of Memphis, Tenn. Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., he had lived in the Atlanta the past nine years. He was Regional Vice President of Sales for HD Supply and was a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Dacula The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gwinnett Relay for Life or Wounded Warrior Project Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Nov. 13, 2014
wife, Vivian Maloch Taylor. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Greer of Athens and Sharon Williams and husband Steve of Winder; son, Frank Maxey Taylor Jr., and wife Tabitha of Auburn; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Taylor served in the
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