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The Paper | Thursday, May 9, 2013
Changes come and changes go I was helping my daughter get ready for school recently, and she proclaimed something that I was not expecting. We were wrapping up the process, and we had made it down to getting her tennis shoes on and tied. We are working with her to learn to tie them herself, but we aren’t quite there yet. And so, because time was at a premium, I told her that I would just tie them this particular morning. When this has happened in the past, she has gotten her socks on and plopped down in the floor, ready for my wife or me to swoop down and tie her shoes. But on this morning, she volunteered to get up on the bed instead of being in the floor. And without skipping a beat,
she said, “It will be easier for you to tie them with me up here. I know you’re 40 now, so you’re an old man.” Ahhh....from the mouths of babes! This little encounter simply served as another reminder of an inevitability for all of us: we - and the lives around us - are always changing. There is no such thing as a static human life. We may at times feel like our lives are stagnant, but even this feeling is often short sighted and largely untrue. This is a time of year that vividly reminds us of how the world that we live in is constantly in transition as well. And this year, more so than in recent memory, has many of us longing for the sunshine and dry
weather that comes in the summer. As the trees reveal their buds, as the leaves grow and turn to green and as the birds emerge with their beautiful songs, we see transitions happening right before our eyes. Perhaps you’ve heard the quote from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus before: “There is nothing permanent except change.” And don’t we find that true as we live! With this spring, our family witnessed another example of the change going on around us. This was a different sort of indicator, and one that has had a much more personal impact than watching the trees bring forth life. We have received announcements for high school graduations, along
with pictures of these young adults as they prepare to launch into the next phase of their lives. We have known many of these students for the better part of a decade, and it’s incredible to see and think of them “all grown up.” For most of us, these times of transition - and all of the other myriad ways that change happens to us every day - are challenging. They often reveal the true state of our hearts and souls. Are we clinging to each day with a ferocity that removes any joy that may be found in it? Are we stuck in “the way things used to be” in a way that we can’t find any fulfillment in the present? Are we so excited about a change that has yet to arrive that we miss the blessings of today?
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ancee, Annette Holland of Canon; son, Michael Holland; brothers, Jeffery Cooper of Princeton, W.Va., and Rick Cooper of Windsor, Pa.; grandchildren, Korbin Holland, Kingston Holland and Kaylie Holland; aunts, Bobby Smith, Peggy Ford and Norma Frye; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, May 9, 2013
held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in Statham with burial following in the Statham Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 9, 2013
B.J. (Sue) Wall of Winder; son, Joshua Fuchs of Winder; daughter, Yameka (Chris) Campbell of Winder; sister, Sheryl Leblanc of Jefferson; and grandchildren, Avery, Morgan, Chloe and Colton Campbell. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Sean Seay officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 9, 2013
Barbara Beem
Died May 6, 2013 Barbara Beem, 87, of Jefferson, died Monday, May 6, 2013, after a major stroke. Barbara had been a resident of Jefferson for 22 years after moving from Chamblee. She was an active member of Jefferson Presbyterian Church and also a volunteer for the Jefferson Public Library. Born in Battle Creek, Mich., she was a daughter of the late Ray and Ann Salisbury. She attended Northwestern University before moving to Georgia in 1959. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Beem Sr.; and daughter, Barbara L. Still of Lampasas, Texas. Survivors include her children, Richard (Sandra) L. Beem of Commerce, Jane (Robert) S. Macey of Lakeland Fla., Martha (Rich) B. Barva of Cumming and Charles (Jeanne) W. Beem of Peabody, Mass.; grandchildren, Amy (Chad) Hammock, Brad (April) Beem, Adam Beem, Aaron (Penny) Still, Daniel (Mariana) Macey, Caroline (Behn) Fannin, David (Jessica) Macey, William Hough, Jennifer Hough and Matthew Hough; son-in-law, Michael Still; and 14 great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 201, in the Georgia National Cemetery in Marietta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jefferson Public Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Road, Jefferson, GA 30549 or St. Mary’s Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 9, 2013
Bryan Ward Carrick
Died May 4, 2013 Bryan Ward Carrick, 53, of Braselton, died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Drewery Loggins officiating. Born Jan. 31, 1960, in Grand Rapids, Mich., he was a son of Carol Ball Carrick and the late William James Carrick. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his son, William Taylor Carrick of Gainesville; daughter, Jessica Carrick of Baltimore, Md.; brother, Steve Carrick of Michigan; and sisters, Linda Carrick of Michigan; and Beth Markey of Rhode Island. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, May 9, 2013
Tom Cooper
Died April 30, 2013 Thomas “Tom” Henry Cooper, 64 of Canon, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Friday, May 3, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with entombment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Born Dec. 9, 1948, in Princeton, W.Va, he was a son of the late Henry T. and Virginia Kimble Cooper. He was an attorney in private practice and a former member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Keith Cooper. Survivors include his fi-
Julia Mae Crow-Puckett
Died May 7, 2013 Mrs. Julia Mae CrowPuckett, 98, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Flowery Branch City Cemetery. Mr. Robert Allen will officiate. Born Aug. 25, 1914, she was a daughter of the late A. Burrough and Cecelia O’della Reed Crow of Chestnut Mountain in Hall County. He was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Kendall Puckett; brothers, Grady A. Crow, Cecil Crow and Lewis Crow; and sister, Eula Faye Shoemake. Educated in Hall County and a graduate of Flowery Branch High School, she was of the Methodist faith and a member of Druid Hills First United Methodist Church in Atlanta. She worked for Rich’s Department Store from the early 1940’s to mid-1960’s and National Acceptance Co., a Division of GE Financial Services, from the mid 1960’s to 1980’s as a bookkeeper. She founded the first Cub Scout Troop in Flowery Branch and served as the first Den Mother. She was a Life and Charter Member of Unity Chapter No. 549, Order of the Eastern Star, in College Park, for more than 35 years. She was an Appointive Grand Officer in the Symphony of Praise Grand Family, 1996-1997, serving as Grand Chapter “Mama.” Survivors include her loving son, Larry Puckett of Atlanta; sisters-in-law, Larue Crow of Flowery Branch and Irene Puckett of Tucker; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502 or A.G. Rhodes Nursing Home c/o Wesley Woods, 1819 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, May 9, 2013
Gayle Mobley Ferguson
Died May 1, 2013 Gayle Mobley Ferguson, 76, of Winder, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. During her life, she worked as a paraprofessional for the Barrow County School System. She was an avid University of Georgia sports fan and creative florist and enjoyed traveling and cooking. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse William and Frances Pauline Davis Mobley. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Fred Ferguson; daughter, Lisa (Mike) Drake of Winder; sons, Freddie (Beverly) Ferguson and Kevin (Brenda) Ferguson, all of Winder, Andy (Debbie) Ferguson of Statham and Mitch (Kendra) Ferguson of Monroe; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral service was
Richard Allen Fleming
Died April 30, 2013 Richard Allen Fleming, 69, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. A United States Navy veteran, he served in the Vietnam War and was an engineer by trade. He was married to the late Elaine C. Fleming for 40 years. Richard was a great husband and father who will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his sons Timothy Allen Fleming of Orlando, Fla., and Ricky Fleming of Pensacola, Fla.; daughter, Courtney Crystal Fleming and Ramon of Bethlehem; brother, Craig Fleming and Marge of West Chester, Pa.; sister, Ruth Ellen Fleming and Tommy of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and grandchild, Antonio Taveras. Funeral services were held Friday, May 3, 2013, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 9, 2013
Juanita Robins Freeman
Died May 7, 2013 Mrs. Juanita Robins Freeman, 80, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. A daughter of the late Jesse H. and Allie Cline Robins, she retired as a seamstress where she worked for Landress and Smith Corporation and Wilkins Manufacturing just to name a few. Mrs. Freeman was a member of Arcade Community Church for more than 15 years. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Donald Lee Freeman and Richie Freeman; and her former husband, Bill Freeman. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday May 9, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. David Maddox officiating. Interment will follow in Evans Memory Gardens. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Patton, Sandra McGinnis and and Janet Johnson, all of Jefferson, and Glenda Neher of Ft. Wayne, Indi.; sisters, Mary Lynn Wampler of Michigan and Evelyn Koch of Illinois; 10 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 9, 2013
Debrah Yumi Fuchs
Died April 2, 2013 Debrah Yumi Fuchs, 54, of Winder, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013. During her life, she was a patient representative for Gwinnett Medical Center and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). She was preceded in death by her mother, Bobbie Wall. Survivors include her husband, John Fuchs; father,
E.T. Hulsey
Died May 5, 2013 E.T. Hulsey, 91, of Chicopee died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Hall County, Mr. Hulsey was the son of the late W.N. and Lucy Bagwell Hulsey. He was retired from Chicopee Manufacturing and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in all of the major campaigns in Europe. He was a member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Chicopee Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Davis Hulsey; siblings, Theora Reed, Della Ree and James Barker, Elbert and Christine Hulsey and Elro Hulsey. Survivors include his daughters, Betty Kunruether of Raleigh, N.C., and Mary and Rick Kiser of Braselton; sons and daughtersin-law, Bill and Lynn Hulsey of Dawsonville and Bob and Aletha Hulsey of Gainesville; grandchildren, Julie and Patrick Dougherty of Wake Forest, N.C., Todd Hulsey of Dawsonville, Carrie and Kevin Shockley of Gainesville and Meredith and Aaron King of Griffin; four great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Willene and Elmer Chastain and Nellene Wallis, all of Flowery Branch; brother and sistersin-law, Aaron and Polly Hulsey of Oakwood, Johnnie Ann Hulsey of Flowery Branch and Elizabeth Davis of Clermont; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Chicopee Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Carpenter, the Rev. Darin Vogt and the Rev. Randall Hulsey officiating. Interment followed in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chicopee Baptist Church Building Fund, No. 13 First St., Chicopee, Gainesville, GA 30504, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, May 9, 2013
Wade Hampton Jackson
Died May 2, 2013 Wade Hampton Jackson, 67, of Winder, died Thursday, May 2, 2013. During his life, he served in the United States National Guard. He was a son of the late J.H. “Buck” and Hallie Staggs Jackson. Also preceding him in death were his son, Wade H. Jackson Jr.; and
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In several places, the Bible reminds us that change WILL happen. “The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of The Lord endures forever.” These words are originally found in the Old Testament, but they’re quoted in the New Testament - hundreds of years after they were originally uttered. Changes happen, and when they do, we need something stronger than ourselves to center us. For me and my family, we strive for that “centering” to come from God: his love, his grace, his forgiveness and his hope. As you’re faced with changes in your life, I encourage you to reach out for a strength and security that is deeper and stronger than you’re capable of finding in yourself alone! Heraclitus said something else about change: “Everything flows; nothing stands still.”
brother, Harold Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Charlsa Jackson; son, Ben (Amber) Jackson of Jefferson; daughter-in-law, Kristi Jackson of Roswell; brothers, John Jackson and Perry Jackson, both of Winder; and grandchildren, Claire Altman, Savanna Jackson and Robert Jackson. The funeral service was held Sunday, May 5, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607 or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 9, 2013
Billy Jack Kinney
Died May 5, 2013 Billy Jack Kinney, 83, of Talmo, died Sunday, May 5, 2013. Born in Hall County, he was a son of the late J.H. Kinney Sr., and the late Essie Bridges Kinney. Along with his father and siblings, he owned and operated J.H. Kinney and Sons Feed and Seeds in Jefferson and Talmo for 44 years. He was a member of the Talmo Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Williams Kinney; stepmother, Frances Hill Kinney; sister, Annie Lou Kinney; and brothers, John H. Kinney Jr., Harry Kinney and Harold “Mutt” Kinney. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Amy and Rex Palmer and Karen Rice, all of Cleveland; brother, Joe Kinney of Talmo; grandchildren, Leann Wade and Jon-Jay Wade; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Talmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. The burial followed in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery with Rex Palmer, Jon-Jay Wade, Melvin Porter, Bud Kinney, Steve Kinney and Scott Kinney honored as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Talmo Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 96, Talmo, GA 30575. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 9, 2013
Peggy Lou Miles
Died May 6, 2013 Peggy Lou Miles, 71, of Winder, died Monday, May 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Miles; parents, Guy and Lurene Goodman Wilson; and brother, Paul W. Dabney. Survivors include her sons, Joseph W. (Faye) Miles Jr., of Acworth and Clayton (Amy) Miles of Winder; daughters, Deborah (Mi-
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Will we have the grace to “flow” in our lives instead of railing and raging against the inevitable changes that come our way? I’m trying to learn to do this better every day. After all, I’m 40 now, and I’m an old man! Brad Greene is the Lead Pastor at Arbor Pointe Church. You are invited to worship with Arbor Pointe on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at West Jackson Middle School. Contact Pastor Greene at brad@ arborpointe.org or 706-2726778.
chael) Collins and Alice Pate, all of Owensboro, Ky., and Cathy(DuWayne) Kitchen of Statham; brothers, James Wilson and Eddie Wilson, both of Owensboro, Ky.; sister, Juanita Mosley of Steger, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Leon Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 9, 2013
Steve Parkinson
Died April 29, 2013 Steven Douglas “Steve” Parkinson, 39, of Acworth, died Monday, April 29, 2013. Born in Levittown, Penn., he was a son of Mrs. Sandra Joens Parkinson of Jefferson and the late Daniel Parkinson. Mr. Parkinson worked in sales and manufacturing. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his children, Lexi and Loran Parkinson of Acworth; sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Boardman Meade of Alpharetta; brother, Dan Parkinson of Jefferson; niece and nephew, Renee Runyan and Matthew Runyan, both of Belvidere, Ill. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gainesville. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 9, 2013
Curley Pressley
Died May 4, 2013 Johnny James “Curley” Pressley, 64, of Pendergrass, died Saturday, May 4, 2013. Born in Talmo, he was a son of Mrs. Lonie D. Cruce Pressley of Jefferson and the late Charlie Roy Lee Pressley Sr. He was retired from Vulcan Materials with 36 years of service. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Rachel Loggins Pressley; daughters, Tina (Chris) Smith of Jefferson and Angela (Chris) Taflinger of Pendergrass; sons, Frankie Pressley of Jefferson and Alvin Pressley of Pendergrass; sisters, Linda Ann Ray of Braselton and Patricia Snead of Maysville; brothers, Allen Pressley and Ronnie Pressley, both of Commerce, Tommy Pressley of Gillsville, Tony Pressley and Dale Pressley, both of Maysville and Roy Lee Pressley of Jefferson; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Douglas Gaines officiating. Memorials may be made to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, 3000 Highway 42 N., Stockbridge, GA 30281. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 9, 2013
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