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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Braselton News
Page 5B
Obituaries
Dorothy Mae Bales
Dorothy Mae Bales, 74, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at her
residence under the care of Bridgeway Hospice.
Dot was bom in Athens to the late William Sorrow and Ida Mae Weaver
Sorrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband
whom she married when she was 14; and by her sister, Jackie Sorrow.
She will be remembered for her unique personality and her love for others.
She is survived by her five children, Ronnie Bales (Judy), Johnny Bales,
Lisa Bales (Danny Dutton), Keith Bales (Ann) and Dwayne Bales (Olivia);
sister, Sandra Couch (Lonnie); seven grandchildren; and three great-grand
children.
Graveside service: Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia
Independent Holiness Church Cemetery in Danielsville. Chaplain Eric Buff
ington will officiate.
Arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Bales are in the care of Hicks Fu
neral Home and Cremation Services. Please sign the online guest registry at
www.hicksfuneral.com.
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Sarah Frances Porterfield Barnette
Sarah Frances Porterfield Barnette, bom on June 18, 1931, went to be
with her Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 91.
She was preceded in death by her
husband of 60 years, Jack Clifford
Barnette.
They had two children, Cyn
thia Barnette Kelly (Ken) and John
Clifford Barnette, Sr. (Candi); four
grandchildren, Matt Ring (Steph
anie), Jason Ring (Laurie Beth),
John Clifford Barnette Jr.(Rebekah)
and Brittanie Brennan (TJ); and 10
great-grandchildren, Azalee Ring,
Arabella Ring, Braxton Ring, Ada-
lyn Ring, Jackson Barnette, Sadie
Grace Barnette, Elijah Barnette,
Charlotte Brennan, Tristan Barnette
and Collins Brennan.
Sarah grew up in Comer. She
married Jack and lived in Colbert,
and later moved to Athens where she lived for the past 52 years. Sarah and
Jack loved the church and throughout the years she made serving with her
husband an important priority, which was passed down to their children. Sar
ah worked for several accounting firms, along with the University of Georgia
Law School and Clarke County Accounting Departments.
Sarah was always involved in the election process. From the early 60’s
until late 2018 she received distinguish pins and medallions for local and
presidential elections.
After Sarah’s husband passed away she later attended Alps Road Presby
terian Church. She was loved by so many in this fellowship even though she
was among the oldest. Often times she would talk of the generosity of many
who would take time to speak to her at church, stop by her home or bring her
church bulletins when she was unable to attend. This was truly the teachings
of Jesus Christ being lived out among the fellowship. This testimony of Alps
Road Presbyterian Church encouraged our mother, Sarah.
In lieu of flowers, the family would request a donation to Alps Road Pres
byterian Church.
Funeral service: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Lord and Ste
phens, East. Interment will follow in the Colbert Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 12 until
2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.
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Danny Lee Campbell Sr.
HULL — Danny Lee Campbell Sr., 69, Hull, passed away on Wednesday,
October 26, 2022.
Bom in Athens, he was a son of
Francis George Campbell and the
late Margie Marie Hudson Camp
bell. He loved his dogs, his children,
grandchildren and his cherished
wife or “mama” as he called her.
Survivors include his wife, Alice;
two sons; four step-children, five
siblings; and numerous grandchil
dren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Saturday, Octo
ber 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Lord and
Stephens, Danielsville.
Family to receive friends: Satur
day, October 29,2022, from 12 until
2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville
is in charge of arrangements, www.
lordandstephens.com.
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Marvin Terry Conner
WINDER — Marvin Terry Conner, 62, Winder, passed away Friday, Oc
tober 21, 2022.
Terry was a member of the Chris
tian Life Center in Braselton. Terry
worked with the Barrow County
Sheriff’s Department for 10 years as
a detention officer, for Trenity Rails
as a welder where he was known as
“Chicken Man” for six years, and he
was a farmer for many years as well.
Terry was preceded in death
by his father, Marvin Conner; and
brother, Tony Conner.
Survivors include his wife, Rita
Finch Conner; mother, Clara Mae
Conner; sisters Kathy, Vickey and
Mary; and a host of nieces and neph
ews.
Funeral service: Friday, October
28, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Lawson Fu
neral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Long will be officiating. Interment will
follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga.
30548, lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
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Kimberly Faye Nix Cowart
HULL — Kimberly Faye Nix Cowart, 53, Hull, entered rest Sunday, Oc
tober 23, 2022.
Mrs. Cowart was bom in Atlanta,
a daughter of the late Dennis Ron
ald Nix and the late Virginia Jordan
Nix, was a Veteran of the U.S. Army,
a member of New Beginnings Pen
tecostal Outreach and worked as a
medical assistant. In addition to her
parents, Mrs. Cowart is preceded by
a nephew, Timothy Scott Nix.
Survivors include her husband,
Ellis Tom Cowart, Hull; son, Dennis
Taylor Maddox, Covington; daugh
ter, Haleigh Danyelle Maddox, Cov
ington; step-daughters, Lacie Betts,
Colbert, and Danielle Cowart, Com
er; step-son Kyle Cowart, Colbert;
sister, Connie Lynn (Mike), Jeffer
son; brother, Michael Nix (Carol),
Jefferson; granddaughter, Penelope Jaime; and several nieces, nephews, and
other relatives also survive.
Funeral service: Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 4 p.m. from the New
Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach, 267 Harold Phillips Road, Jefferson,
Georgia, with the Reverend Wayne Norris officiating. Gentlemen honored
as pallbearers are Kyle Cowart, Larry Cummins, Aubrey Watson, Brantley
Jones, Daven Sanders and Bo Rowland.
Family will receive friends: Thursday, October 27,2022, from 1-4 p.m. at
the church and after the service in the church fellowship hall.
In accordance with the wishes of Mrs. Cowart, her remains are to be cre
mated after the funeral service.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia,
706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Mary Patricia Dewitt
HULL — Mary Patricia Dewitt, 55, Hull, passed away on Sunday, Oc
tober 23, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late
W.D. and Shelvie Shields; also pre
ceded by her husband, John Dewitt.
Mary was of the Baptist faith, loved
her Georgia Bulldogs, and loved her
dogs, Chubby and Chloe.
Survivors include her sister, Deb
orah (Billy) Wiley; brothers, Tim
(Pamela) Arthur and Michael (Mag
gie) Arthur; nephews, Justin Arthur
and Christopher Martin; and friend
and caretaker, Donna Pearson.
Funeral service: Wednesday, Oc
tober 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Lord and
Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with
the Rev. Barry Black officiating.
The interment will be in Danielsville
Memorial Park.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 12 to
2 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Madison-Ogletho-
rpe Animal Shelter, at https://www.moaspets.com/donate.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Homes, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga., is in
charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com.
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Eugene "Mac” McConnell Foster
AUBURN — Eugene “Mac” McConnell Foster, 82, Auburn, passed away
on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
He was bom on February 5, 1940
in Gainesville. Eugene served in the
United States Army and was in the
Vietnam War. He attended college
in Gainesville and graduated from
the University of Georgia with a
Masters degree in finance. Eugene
retired from being a salesman for
Bell South. Eugene was an avid
golfer and worked for The Legends
Golf Course after retirement. He was
a beloved member of the Midway
United Methodist Church in Auburn.
Eugene is preceded in death by
his parents, Cecil Eugene Foster and
Charlsey Beatrice McConnell; his
wife, Edda Schulz Foster; daughter,
Charlsey Standridge; and his sister,
Sarah Anderson.
Eugene is survived by his two sons, Tim Foster (Skeeter), Chelsey, Ala.,
and Tom Foster (Alisha), Watkinsville; brother, John Anderson Foster,
Gainesville; 12 grandchildren, Michael Standridge, Dean Standridge, Emily
Russell, Holly Foster, Joey Foster, Shannon Foster, Sharon Foster, Whitney
Foster, Spencer Foster, Landon Foster, Brody Foster and Blake Foster; and
12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Sunday November 6, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Midway United
Methodist Church in Auburn.
Flowers may be delivered to the Midway United Methodist Church in
Auburn.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Fond mem
ories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemory-
Chapel.com for the Foster family.
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Mack Edwin Garrison Jr.
HOMER — Mack Edwin Garrison Jr., 68, Homer, passed away Sunday,
October 23, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Garrison was bom in Com
merce to the late Mack E. “Buster”
Garrison Sr. and Syble Allen Garri
son. In addition to his parents, Mr.
Garrison was preceded in death by
his sister, Romona Garrison.
Mr. Garrison was a pillar of the
Banks County community. He was
a member of Mt. Pleasant United
Methodist Church. Mr. Garrison
was the owner of Mack and Bucks
Towing, avid lover and collector of
muscle classic cars, retired fire chief
of the Homer Fire Department, hon
orary deputy sheriff, member of the
Phi Delta Lodge 148 and member of
the Homer Zoning Board. His favor
ite place to travel was the beach and
he loved his family and grandchildren.
Mr. Garrison is survived by his wife, Sandra Kesler Garrison, Homer;
sons, Mack E. “Bucky” Garrison III, (Hannah), Homer, Kody Allen Garrison
(Alex) and Kyle Russell Garrison (Jade), both of Commerce; daughter, Me
linda Jo Garrison Robertson (Eddie), Homer; and grandchildren, Remington,
Blakeley, Ansley, Branson and Saige.
Funeral service: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant
United Methodist Church with Randy Holcomb and Garrett Saunders offici
ating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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Charlie Lee Gray
STATHAM — Charlie Lee Gray, 73, Statham, passed away on Wednes
day, October 26, 2022.
He retired as an electrician. Char
lie was a member of Hebron Chris
tian Church and a former member
of the Statham American Legion.
He was a crafty man who enjoyed
woodworking and gardening. Char
lie was also known as an avid out-
doorsman who loved hunting and
fishing.
Charlie is preceded in death by
his parents, Alvin Hugh Gray Sr. and
Eunice Mae Aaron; his wife of 35
years, Barbara Gray; and a brother,
Alvin Gray.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 17 years, Jerrye Gray, Statham; a
son, Kevin Gray (Laurie), Statham; a
daughter, Kea Home (Chad), Wind
er; step-son, Stan Michael (Sherry), Bishop; three step-daughters, Diane
Branch (Tommy), Watkinsville, Stacy Dickens (Matt), Watkinsville, and Kim
Michael (Mark), Watkinsville; a brother, John Gray; a sister, Mary Gregory
(Gary), Amoldsville; and six grandchildren, Chandler, Charlee, Cale, Cam,
Casen and Carsyn.
Funeral service: Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of
Smith Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, October 29,2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. at
Smith Funeral Home in Winder.
The family would be honored to receive flowers or donations can be made
to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate in Charlie’s mem
ory.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arragements. Fond memories
and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemoryChapel.
com.
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Ray Griffeth
WINDER — Ray Griffeth, 77, Winder, passed away Tuesday, October 25,
2022.
He was a 1963 graduate of
Winder-Barrow High School and
retired as a cable splicer, working
for Carolina Cable. Ray loved the
outdoors, especially spending time
with friends and family down at his
shop, enjoying a cold Miller Lite.
Ray was preceded in death by his
parents, C. L. “Pep” Griffeth and
Dora Nell McElhannon Griffeth;
and a wife, Helen Griffeth.
He is survived by his loving
wife of 14 years, Sally Everett
Griffeth, Winder; four daughters,
Lynne Krieger (Ronnie), Winder,
Rhonda Ryan (Rodney), Carters-
ville, Donna Lee (Keith), Winder,
and Lori Simmons (Mark), Canon;
six grandchildren, Brittany Everett
(Joe), Jennifer Everett, Mikey Ryan (Courtnie), Blake Ryan, Matthew Sim
mons and David Simmons; and six great-grandchildren, Bryson, Cori Rae,
Brayden, Braxton, Brennen and Bryleigh.
Funeral service: Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of
Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Interment will follow
in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 5 until
8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Winder.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Fond mem
ories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmithMemory-
Chapel.com for the Griffeth family.
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Frances Arnold Harrison
BRASELTON — Frances Arnold Harrison, 77, Braselton, passed away
Thursday, October 27, 2022.
She was preceded in death by
her parents, Carroll and Eula Mae
Duncan Arnold; grandson, Jeremy
Clem; great-granddaughter, Harper
Wiley; and brother, Howard Tullis.
Mrs. Harrison is survived by her
husband of 60 years, Edward Harri
son, Braselton; children, Lisa Phil
lips, Winder, Keith (Trina) Harrison,
Flowery Branch, Sandra Clem,
Flowery Branch, and Michael (Tina)
Harrison, Alto; grandchildren, Brit
tany (Josh) Wiley, Justin (Dolly)
Harrison, Haley (Blake) Stacey,
Amanda Clem and Kayla and Josiah
Harrison; four great-grandchildren,
Emma, Adalynn, Maverick and Ca-
den; brother, Gary (Jean) Arnold,
Flowery Branch; and sisters-in-law,
Mildred Harrison Hayes, Sugar Hill, Sue Harrison Hughes, Buford, Edna Har
rison Smith, Sugar Hill, and Janice Harrison, Winder.
Mrs. Harrison was born July 3, 1945 in Gainesville, and was a graduate of
Buford High School. She was a homemaker and a member of New Liberty
United Methodist Church. She did Meals on Wheels and was very devoted
and loved her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of
Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Hulsey officiating. Interment
will follow in New Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery in Braselton.
Family to receive friends: Friday, October 28, 2022, from 4 until 8 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Cremato
ry, Buford, Ga., 770-932-1133. To express condolences, please sign our online
guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
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Week of October 30-November 5
Joe "J.D.”Robinson
Joe “J.D.” Robinson, 75, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022.
Joe was a native of Barrow County. He was the son of the late J.D. and
Sybil Robinson of Winder. He was preceded in death by his former late wife,
Carol Books, Monroe; and sister, Joann R. Morgan, Winder.
Joe was a retired contractor and Veteran of the Air Force, Coast Guard,
Navy and Merchant Marine, having served in Loas with Air Force special
operations in 1967, under the U.S Embassy.
Survivors include his daughter, Brandi Robinson; and grandson, Justin
Stritzinger both of Alabama.
Joe worked with Veterans for over 40 years, and was a life member of Chi
na Post 1, VFW, DAV, Air Commanders, Spec Op Assoc., and L.Z Friendly.
Funeral service: Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Lawson Funeral
Home Chapel. Interment cremation.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 12-1 p.m. at
the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Special Ops Warrior
Foundation, P.O. Box 89376, Tampa, Fla. 33689.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga.
30548, lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
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Anna John Sewell
DANIELSVILLE — Anna John Sewell, 95, Danielsville, passed away on
Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements, www.lor-
dandstephens .com
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Charles Claire Winfrey III
Charles Claire Winfrey III, 84, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October
22, 2022, to be welcomed in his Lord and Savior’s heavenly home.
Charles was bom in Joplin, Mis
souri, on March 7, 1938 to Charles
Winfrey Jr. and Millie Winfrey.
After his father had ended service
in WWII, his family moved to
Neodesha, Kansas, where he grad
uated from Neodesha High School
in 1956, and more importantly, met
the love of his life Meredith Jean
Blackstun.
He accepted a basketball schol
arship to the University of Kan
sas, where he played with Wilt
Chamberlain. He graduated from
Washburn University (Go Fighting
Ichabods.) in 1961 with a BA in
Business.
He and Meredith (sweethearts
from age 15) married on January 25, 1959, and were happily wed for 63
years. He worked as an insurance agent in Kansas, Utah and Idaho, finally
choosing to retire at age 80 and relocate from Boise, Idaho, to Winder, in
order to be closer to his daughter’s family.
Charles was an avid student of the Bible and considered becoming a minis
ter during college. He led adult Sunday School classes for many years, wrote
and directed several biblical plays, and led three tours to the Holy Land. He
loved his country, telling good jokes, reading historical books, helping others
and most importantly his family. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Jr. and Millie Winfrey;
brother, Wayne Winfrey; and sister, Phyllis Wendling.
He is survived by his loving wife, Meredith; five children, Charles IV
(Stephanie), Fairview, Texas, Von (Kim), Queenscreek, Arizona, Corrine
Potts (Charlie), Winder, Dallas, Tuscon, Arizona, and Quinton, Boise, Ida
ho; his brother, Dennis (Peggy), Springfield, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Friday, October 28, 2022, at 2 p.m.in the chapel of Carter
Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Hill Haven Memory Gardens
in Monroe.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 5 until 7 p.m.
at Carter Funeral Home.
Flowers are accepted for the funeral service of Mr. Winfrey.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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