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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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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 Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5 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. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 30-November 5
