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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 9A Obituaries Eddie Bailey Eddie Bailey, 71, of Statham died Sunday, November 30, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Eberhart & Son Mortuary of Winder is in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Barbara Graham Barbara Tanner Graham, 77, of Winder, died Saturday, November 29, 2008. Born in Barnesville, she was the daughter of the late James Claude and Ada Bell Hightower Tanner. Mrs. Graham was an active mem ber of Winder First Christian Church and was a former Sunday school teacher. She was the owner and operator of The Boutique Clothing Store, and had been active with the North East Georgia Council of Girl Scouts and the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include her hus band, Ernest G. Graham Jr., Winder; son and daughter- in-law, Ernie and Peggy Graham, Winder; daughters and sons-in-laws, Lynn and David Hammond, Winder; and Gayle and Mark Acuff, Raleigh, NC; and grandchil dren, Stephen and Kristin Graham; Betsy Robinson; and Ann Marie Graham. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 2, in the Winder First Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Brooks offi ciating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Winder First Christian Church, Youth Fund, 275 N. 5th Ave., Winder, GA 30680 or Embracing Hospice, 2160 Fountain Dr., Snellville, GA 30078. Smith Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Martha Sue Wall Martha Sue Wall, 65, of Montgomery, Ala., died Tuesday, November 25, 2008. A native of Winder, she had lived in Alabama for 20 plus years and was employed by Price Rubber Corporation for over 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Martha E. Harper Wall. Survivors include aunts. Dot Garrett and Doris Healan, both of Winder; and many cousins. Funeral Services were held Sunday, November 30, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Chris Parkin offici ating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Richard Sosebee Sr. Richard Wayne Sosebee Sr., 56 of Athens, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of Cornelia H. Sosebee, Athens and the late Richard David Sosebee. He was employed as a state cor rections officer for over 30 years. Survivors include sons, Ricky Sosebee and Robby Sosebee, both of Locust Grove. Funeral services were held Monday, December 1, at Smith Memory Chapel. Burial was in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Carolyn Gentry Carolyn Marie Gentry, 66, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Born in Fort Deposit, Ala., she was preceded in death by her parents, was Baptist, and a member of the Dacula First Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday School Class. She was retired as a food service worker with Winder Barrow High School. Survivors include her hus band, Ernest Gentry, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Cathy Gentry, Auburn, Kenny and Kathy Gentry, Greenville, S.C., and Tracy Gentry, Winder; grand daughter, Daniele Marie Gentry, Auburn; brother and sister-in-law, Renza and Gayle Bowen, Alexander City, Ala.; sister and brother- in-law, Shirley and John Hull, Melbourne, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 30, at Dacula First Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Chandler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dacula First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 297, Dacula, Ga. 30019. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Billy McDaniel Billy Fred McDaniel Sr., 78, of Winder, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late William J. and Lillian Smallwood McDaniel. He was a member of Winder Wesleyan Church and was a self employed brick mason. Survivors include his wife, Pearl McDaniel, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Fred and Dawn McDaniel, Lawrenceville; daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Larry Cook, Ft. Mill, S.C., and Elaine and Eddie Wall, Bogart; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 30, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Greg Moore officiat ing. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Winder Wesleyan Church, 64 W. Midland Ave., Winder, Ga. 30680, or the Gideons. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal December 3, 2008 Jerry Alexander Jerry F. Alexander, 61, of Winder, died Monday, November 29, 2008. He was the son of Mary Alexander of Athens and the late Robert E. Alexander. He was a member of Chapel Christian Church, and was a self-employed automobile appraiser. Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Willoughby Alexander. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Karen Smith Alexander; daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya and Chris Royal, Kelly and Jason McDaniel, all of Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Wes and Hollie Baird, Royston; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Donice Alexander, Winder; grandchildren, Alexa Royal, Carson Royal, Chance Bragg and Calin Baird. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 2, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Brooks offi ciating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge or arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Beatrice Langford Beatrice Cruce Langford, 94, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008. A native and lifelong resi dent of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce and Clarence Cruce. Survivors include a daugh ter, June Langford, Dahlonega; grandson and wife, Tim and Patty Pass, Braselton; great-grandchildren, Pamela Nichols, Winder, Molly Pass and Timothy Pass, both of Braselton; one great-great- grandchild, Jenna Maynor, Winder. Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 26, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiating. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 John Scott John A. Scott, 89, of Winder, died Sunday, November 23, 2008. A native of Jamaica, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ethel Henry Scott. He was a retired cabinet maker. Survivors include his wife, Ivy Scott, Winder; chil dren, Andrea Scott, Long Island, N.Y., Randolph Scott, Bushkill, Pa., John P. Scott, Winder, Alfred Scott, Bronx, N.J., Janice Wallace, Buford, Richard Scott, North Carolina, and Martin Scott, Virginia; 21 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Memorial services were held Friday, November 28, at the Barrow Worship Center with the Rev. Charles Reece officiating. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 James Phillips James Phillips, 75, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008. Barrow Journal obituary policy 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 pub lished 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 pub lished for free. Obituaries are generally submitted through a funeral home or other official source and edited by the newspaper. Standard obituary forms are available at our office at 77 East May Street, Winder and on our website at www.BarrowJournal.com under “Forms.” A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a retired carpenter and was Baptist. Survivors include children, Susan Pugh, Hoschton, Sara Jarrard, Braselton, Scotty Phillips, Pendergrass, and Sharon Holmes, Commerce; sisters, Edith Gaillard and Nikki Shannon, both of Jefferson, and Brenda Lott, Braselton; brothers, Ralph Phillips, Melford Phillips, Everett Phillips, Sam Phillips and Jimmy Phillips, all of Winder; friend, Sybil Phillips, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 26, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Coley officiating. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Leonard Purdy Leonard Lee Purdy Sr., 85, of Commerce, Banks County, died Monday, November 24, 2007, at the VA Hospital a in Decatur. Mr. Purdy was the father of Johnny D. Purdy of Statham. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Doyal Conley offi ciating. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Samuel Williams Samuel Lee Williams, 30, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of Eddie Williams Sr. of Jefferson and Vickie Henderson of Toccoa. He worked as a plumber most of his life. He was a passion ate and brave person; losing his life in the process of saving four others, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife. Tiffany Williams, Winder; a son, Kaden Williams, Winder; grandfather, Harold Henderson, Hollywood; broth er and sister-in-law, Eddie and Tina Williams, Dacula; sister and brother-in-law, Tonya and Casey Cason, Jefferson; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, November 28, at Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal December 3, 2008 Frankie Holland Frankie R. Holland, 84, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margie Reynolds Richardson. Mrs. Holland was the mother of Carolyn and Jimmy Brewer of Statham, and the sister of Mildred McNeal of Hoschton. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, at 11 a.m., at the Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Barrow Journal, December 3, 2008 Ruby McClain Ruby Shelton McClain, 88, of Bostwick, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. Born in Morgan County on September 21, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Bertha Harper Shelton. Mrs. McClain was the mother of Joyce and Jimmy Dixon of Statham. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 29, in the chapel of A.E. Carter Funeral Home in Madison. 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