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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 11A Obituaries Golden Deaton Golden R. Deaton, 91, of Winder, formerly of Hoschton, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mattie Parks Deaton. He was a longtime mem ber of Sharon Baptist Church and was a Deacon Emeritus. He was a former employee of Carwood Manufacturing Company of Winder and was a retiree of The Landress-Smith Corporation of Hoschton. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Opal Spence Deaton, Winder; daughter, Ann Cronic, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Marilyn Deaton, Xenia, Ill.; grandchildren, Jason Scott and Jarrod Scott, both of Winder, Elizabeth Deaton, Katherine Deaton and Tanya Feldhake, Xenia, Ill.; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 15, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Le Gibson officiating. Burial was in the Sharon Baptist Church Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, Hwy. 124, Hoschton, Ga. 30548. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, November 19, 2008 Bob McBrayer Bob Stanley McBrayer, 56, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of [UttHMlj the late Denver ! ™j Holden and Jeanette Dixon McBrayer. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Marines. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Brenda McBrayer, Winder; sister, Sheila Moore, Lawrenceville; and a brother, Don McBrayer, Winder. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 15, in the Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, November 19, 2008 Elmer Shelton Elmer Douglas Shelton, 61, of Bogart, died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Oconee County on August 25, 1947, the son of Fois McDaniel Skelton and the late Douglas Z. Shelton. He was a for mer truck driver. Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by a son, William “Buck” Shelton; daughters, Tawanna and Sandra Shelton; and brothers, James L. Shelton and Billy F. Shelton. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a brother, John Shelton; sisters, Betty Sue Self, Brenda Sorrow and Kathy Samples; three grand daughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 18, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Revs. Curtis Hammond and Larry Townsland officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal November 19, 2008 Ralph Bentley Ralph Bentley, 93, of Winder, died Sunday, November 16, 2008. Born in Walton County, he was the son of the late John and Elsie Bentley. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in Statham and was retired from Sunbrand Manufacturing Company. He had also served as the former mayor of Statham. He was a Mason and Shriner for 50 plus years of Statham Lodge 634. Mr. Bentley was preceded in death by his wife, Belmaline Bentley; a granddaughter, Sherrie Bentley; brothers, Morris, Lamar and Raymond Bentley; and sisters, Ora Belle Williams, Zelma Elder, Lona Mae Wood and Ludi Brewer. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Patricia Bentley, Calvin and Frances Bentley; step-daugh ter and spouse, Diane and Simuel Doster; five grandchil dren; and seven great-grand children. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 19, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Brock Burnett officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal November 19, 2008 ‘Chet’ Morrow Chester W. “Chet” Morrow, 93, of Winder, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. He was born in Barrow County, the son of the late Tom and Decie Morrow. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Braccus Class, and was retired from Empire Manufacturing Company. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Bailey Morrow, Winder; daughter and son-in- law, Sarah and Billy Lovin, Winder; and grandchild, Pamela Lovin. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 15 at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Tippens offi ciating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal November 19, 2008 Thelma Solis Thelma A. Solis, 57, of Bogart, formerly of Central Falls, R.I., died Monday, November 10, 2008. Born in Guatemala City, she was the daughter of the late Adrian and Santos Medrano Solis. She moved to Bogart two months ago, having moved from Central Falls, R.I., where she worked with the A T Cross Pen Company. Survivors include her hus band, Hector Solis, Bogart; sons, Michael and Anthony Solis, both of Bogart; step daughter, Angie Polly, Bogart; two grandchildren; a sister, Clara Molina, Rhode Island; brothers, Eduerdo Molina, Guatemala, Hugh Molina and Edgar Molina, both of Rhode Island. Funeral services were held Friday, November 14, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Winder with the Rev. Jaime Barona officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal November 19, 2008 John Giles John Blakely (J.B.) Giles, Sr., 86, of Winterville, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Cobb Health Care in Comer. A native of Winder, he was the son of the late Pink Lamar and Katie Myrt Griffith Giles. He was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church, where he was a life deacon. He graduated from Winder High School in 1938, and was an officer in the United States Air Force Reserves. During World War II, he flew B-17s and C-147s, primarily on air-sea rescue missions. After his active duty ended, he was a commercial pilot briefly before he was ground ed when one of his eyes was scarred by a sickness. He then was station manager for Southern Airways in Athens, was manager of Athens air port, and became a Hertz- Rent-a-Car licensee. He was formerly a member of the Winterville Lions Club, the American Association of Airport Executives, and helped raise money for the Athens YMCA facility built in 1967. He was active with the Athens-Clarke County retired employees association. He learned to make furniture and became an excellent crafts man, enjoyed gardening, both vegetable and ornamental, and also enjoyed golf, loved ones stated. Mr. Giles was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Giles. Survivors include sons, Blake Giles, Athens, Bill Giles, Las Cruces, N.M.; sisters, Helen Deaton, Charleston, S.C., and Betty Ann Patrick, Winder; grandchildren, John Giles III, Lawrenceville, Laura Garrett, Mt. Airy, and Emily Giles, Royston; and a great-grandson, Jack Garrett, Mt. Airy. Memorial services were held Friday, November 14, at Winterville First Baptist Church with the Revs. Drs. Jim Akins and Rick Standard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Ministries of Lavonia, or a charity of choice. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, November 19, 2008 Cammie Evans Cammie Hardy Evans, 57, of Winder, died Friday, November 14, 2008. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late William Hardy Sr. and Jessie Phillips Hardy. She was a seamstress for many years, and held a great love for her family, loved ones stated. Survivors include her hus band, Larry Evans, Winder; sons, Jimmy and Austin Evans, both of Winder; daugh ter, Cammie Smallwood, Winder; two grandchildren; brothers and sisters, William Hardy Jr., Leon Hardy, Moose Hardy, and Randy Hardy, all of Winder, Mary Brooks, Alabama, Russell Hardy, Statham, and Kay Marsingill, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Monday, November 17, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial was in Oconee Baptist Church cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal November 19, 2008 Runette Perkins Runette Craft Perkins, 80, of Winder, died Sunday, November 16, 2008. A native and lifelong resi dent of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Cassie Brock Craft. She was a retiree of Larry’s Easy Pay and was a member of Whistleville Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Billy H. Perkins, Winder; children, Debi Belsom, Dacula, Mitchell Wheeler, Winder, and David Perkins, Auburn; five grand children; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 18, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ollie V. Hayes officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, November 19, 2008 Ricky Finch Ricky Finch, 50, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Born in Mt. Holly, N.J., he was the son of James and Margaret Finch of Winder. He was employed as a trim car penter for home construction. Survivors in addition to his parents, include sons, Neil Finch, Winder, and Justin Finch, Grovetown; and a sis ter, Linda Finch Germaine, Winder. The body was cremated and no services were to be held. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal November 19, 2008 Shirley McDougald Shirley McDougald, 68, of Macon, formerly of Winder, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Jack and Colena Freeman Sauls and was Baptist. She was an accoun tant and was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Sauls. Survivors are her husband, Jerry McDougald, Macon; son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Sherry McDougald, Juliette; brother, Dennis Sauls, Winder; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Sunday, November 16, at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Harold Evans officiating. Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, November 19, 2008 James Cox James Reece Cox, 78, of Benson, N.C., died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at his residence. Born in Oconee County on September 3, 1930, he was the son of the late Fred E. and Missouri Austin Cox. Mr. Cox was the broth er of Irene C. Morris and Marguerite C. Mooney, both of Winder. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 16, at the Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, N.C., with Brother Mack Fowler, the Revs. Don Price and Billy Cashwell officiating. Barrow Journal November 19, 2008 Obituary policies Obituaries will be published for free in the Barrow Journal if the person is, or has been in the past, a resident of Barrow County, works in Barrow County now or did in the past, or is a public official whose district includes all or part of Barrow County. A photo of the deceased will also be published for free if the obituary meets the above requirements. If the deceased does not meet the above requirements, but has a close relative in Barrow County, a shorter death notice will be published for free. Free obituaries may include full name, age, location of death, cause of death, where bom, parents names, occupa tion, memberships in churches, civic clubs, etc., military ser vice, names of survivors but not the names of grandchil dren, what funeral home is han dling arrangements, date, time and location of receiving, date and time of funeral, location of burial, officiating party and pallbearers. For all other obituaries that do not meet the above require ments, or for additional infor mation beyond what’s includ ed, a paid obituary may be published for 15 cents per word plus $5 for any photograph. Obituaries are generally submitted through a funeral home or other official source and edited by the newspaper. Where families disagree on the naming of stepchildren or other matters, what is submit ted by the funeral home will be what is published. If other family members or friends wish to publish a paid obituary with additional information, they may do so by submitting the information directly to the newspaper and paying the 15 cents per word fee. Standard obituary forms are available at our office at 77 East May Street, Winder and on our website at www.BarrowJournal. com under “Forms.” What happens when you bring top quality care into the home? Home Healthcare Nurse, Karen Adcock monitoring diabetic patient, Emma Rowden Named among the top 25% of Home Health Providers in the nation, and top 10% in the state, Athens Regional Home Health Care helps patients and their families understand their medical conditions, their medications, and how to better manage their disease. Patients such as Emma Rowden are now able to self-assess their condition and evaluate their progress, all of which improves quality of life. 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