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6A Wednesday, March 25, 2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCAL Obituaries Abigail Leeper Died March 21, 2020 Abigail Leeper, age 23 of Gainesville passed away Saturday, March 21. A drop in visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Due to current conditions and in order to comply with the Governors mandate only 10 people will be allowed in the visitation parlor. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Born on December 4, 1996 in Dallas TX., she was the daughter of Kai Horn and Michael Leeper. Miss Leeper was on the Gainesville Middle School Golf Team. She graduated Gainesville High School class of 2014 and was a junior in College at Miles College. Miss Leeper was of the Methodist faith. Miss Leeper is preceded in death by her sisters, Te’Aisha Leeper, Krescenda “KayKai” Wolford and grandmother, Lady Harriette J. Horn. Miss Leeper is survived by her mother, Dr. Kai Horn (Cass Conner) of Texarkana, TX; son, Titan Boaz Leeper of Texarkana, TX; father, Michael Leeper of DeSoto, TX; father, Sean Cole of Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Te’Nesheia Leeper, Te’Airrah Leeper, Caleb Leeper, Makayla Leeper all of Dallas, TX; fiance, Vernon Wilson, Jr. of College Park; great aunt, JoAnn L. Jones of Gainesville; grandfather, Rev. Buford L. Horn of Dallas, TX a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and niece. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialpark funeralhomes. com MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Annie Mae (Day) Millwood August 20, 1934 - March 23, 2020 Annie Mae (Day) Millwood, age 85 of Flowery Branch, passed away Monday, March 23. Mrs. Millwood was the daughter of H.C. (Skip) and Esther Crow Day. Survivors include her daughter Patsy (Gary) Bagwell, granddaughter Dr. Heather (Josh) Westmoreland, great- granddaughter Anna Kate Westmoreland, great-grandson Henry Westmoreland, all from Oakwood, and sisters, Brenda (Buster) Tankersley, Mary (Buddy) Wallace, both from Flowery Branch, and Marie (Roy) Bartlett of Gainesville, plus a number of nieces and nephews. Annie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clifton Millwood, brothers Denver Day, Clifford, Jr, (Bo) Day, and Herman Day, and sisters, Pheobe Lois Peck and Velma Orr. She was an active member of Flat Creek Baptist Church where she served for many years as a member of the Golden Chorale Choir, Church Librarian, the Sew-and So group, and served for over 25 years as Sunday School teacher. She served for many years as a member of the Flowery Branch Chapter of Eastern Star. But, her greatest love in her latter years was to spend time with her two great grandchildren, She was happiest when she got to be with them. Annie Mae worked for many years as an accountant/ bookkeeper for Georgia Boot Manufacturing Company in Flowery Branch until the company relocated to Blairsville. After that, she became a “girl Friday” for R.C. Grizzle at Grizzle Farm Supply for many years to handle all of the office needs. Annie Mae spent the last 18 months of her life in residence at Waterford Assisted Living in Oakwood. The family would like to express our gratitude and love to Tracy Small and all the staff at Waterford for the kindness and love shown during her residence there. In consideration of community safety and for the personal health of Annie Mae’s beloved family and friends. A public Celebration of Life and visitation will be held at a later date at the Flat Creek Baptist Church. A private family graveside will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flat Creek Baptist Church or to your favorite charity. Those wishing to do so may send online condolences to the family at littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville, has care of arrangements. Mary Jane (Pressgrove) Chennault September 15, 1919 - March 22, 2020 Mary Jane (Pressgrove) Chennault passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 22, after living a full and godly life on earth for 100 years, 6 months, and 7 days! She will be remembered as a dutiful eldest daughter of John and Poli Dogan Pressgrove, sister to Peggy (Bud) Davis, Elizabeth (Charles/ Walter) Gunter-Cox, and John (MaryKaye) Pressgrove. She was the oldest sibling and outlived both of her sisters and brother, John. Jane was an accomplished musician (piano) and will be remembered as a loving daughter and sister, cousin, niece, Chi Omega sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother to Adalyn Willow Jackson and Jackson James Nightingale. Her grandchildren include Melissa Jane Lee and Captain Scott Lee (Jen) of Los Angeles, CA; Kara (Ryan) Nightingale, and Emily Jackson of Simpsonville and Mauldin, SC, respectively. In addition, Mama Jane leaves behind a daughter-in-law Karen Sheffield (husband Steve, deceased), and two grandchildren Jordan Avery and Evan Lanier Sheffield. Jane was born in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi and grew up in the heart of the Delta, Charleston, MS, on Franklin Street. She graduated from Charleston High School and attended Mississippi State College for Women for two years before transferring to Ole Miss in 1938, where she completed major studies in English literature and education. She taught for a short time while in Oxford, MS, but got bored and talked a Chi Omega sister into uprooting and moving with her to Washington, D.C. where they both took jobs at the Pentagon in the secretarial pool. On the streets of DC as Joe walked a patrol beat for the Metropolitan Police Department, she met the love of her life, Joe Young Chennault, the man of her dreams, and thus began a romance for the ages! Joe was a tall, dark and handsome reserved Louisiana gentleman who set his sights on the demure Mississippi debutante who loved playing hard to get! Together they had three girls: Jennifer Jane Lee, Joan (Tommy) Sheffield, and June (Tom) Jackson. After Joe completed law school and worked several years in the DC federal system, he was appointed the Atlanta regional director and chief counsel to the U. S. Department of Labor office where he remained until he retired in 1975. Jane worked at Emory School of Business and later at McCurdy, Chandler, and Harris LLC in Decatur through the 60s. She joined the Red Cross Auxiliary at DeKalb Medical Center and volunteered for over 28 years amassing over 15,000 volunteer hours. Jane and Joe followed daughter, Joan and husband Tommy to Gainesville in 2000 where Jane attended Lakewood Baptist Church and the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class under the direction of Montine Lewis. Jane lost her beloved Joe in August of 2007 and shortly thereafter, could no longer take care of herself. Her last 13 years of life were lived at the Resting Nest PCH where she thrived and socialized with residents and visitors as long as she was able. Among her favorite topics of conversation included her earlier frequent trips to nearby Memphis with sisters and friends, dining and watching the ducks at the Peabody Hotel, and catching a show that would be the ‘best ever’ that would occupy her conversation for weeks to come. Jane will be missed by all who loved and cared for her. Special mention goes out to Lisa and Joel Dishman and the Soldiers of Truth MCC based out of the Resting Nest, and all of her extraordinary care givers including Shay and Dawn. It’s been said that the final criterion that will be used by God to judge us is not our success, but rather our faithfulness to Him while here on this earth. Jane’s faithfulness has served her well in her earthly life and will surely serve her in her new heavenly home. Interment will be in Charleston, MS, and a Memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr. is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialpark funeralhomes.com MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Death Notices Abel Briones Died March 19, 2020 Abel Briones, age 2 of Gainesville, died Thursday, March 19. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday March 25 in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Constance “Connie” (Wall) Sanders Died March 23, 2020 Constance “Connie” Wall Sanders, age 63 of Mt. Airy, died Monday, March 23. Private family services will be held. In consideration of community health and safety, a public celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. Donald Wayne Winkler Died March 22, 2020 Donald Wayne Winkler, age 78 of Buford, died Sunday, March 22. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Prospect United Methodist Church. Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory of Buford. Doris Edge Died March 21, 2020 Doris Edge, age 89 of Cleveland, died Saturday, March 21. Private services for immediate family will be held graveside on Thursday, March 26, at Gateway Memory Park, Cleveland. Barrett funeral are in the care of Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland. Eugene Ledford Died March 22, 2020 Eugene Ledford, age 86 of Cleveland, died Sunday, March 22. Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. Eugene S. “Gene” Wetter Died March 22, 2020 Eugene (Gene) S. Wetter, age 92 of Cumming, died Sunday, March 22. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Care and trust placed in McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory Hazel Ann Graham Died March 21, 2020 Hazel Ann Graham, age 87 of Cumming, died Saturday, March 21. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26 at the Alpharetta City Cemetery. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements. Henry Dillard Taylor, IV Died March 23, 2020 Henry Dillard Taylor, IV, age 60 died Monday, March 23. Memorial services will be held at a later date. McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia has care of arrangements. Howard Noah Powers Died March 23, 2020 Howard Noah Powers, age 81 of Cornelia, died Monday, March 23. Memorial services will be held at a later date. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia has care of arrangements. Jane (Ayers) Evans Died March 21, 2020 Jane Ayers Evans, age 97 died Saturday, March 21. No services will be held at this time. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, has care of arrangements. John L. Bowman, Sr. Died March 20, 2020 John L. Bowman, Sr., age 94 of Cumming, died Friday, March 20. The Requiem Mass for John L. Bowman, Sr. will be held at a later date at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church; Suwanee. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements. Judy Martin Died March 21, 2020 Judy Martin, age 67 of Cleveland, died Saturday, March 21. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 27, at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland has care of arrangements. Justin Lee Willis Died March 22, 2020 Justin Lee Willis, age 22 of Cleveland, died Sunday, March 22. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the family will hold a celebration of life service at a later date. Ward’s Funeral Home of Gainesville has care of arrangements. Kenneth Ray Baker Died March 20, 2020 Kenneth Ray Baker, age 80 of Cumming, died Friday, March 20. The family will be having a private graveside service and a public memorial service at a later date. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements. Mary Helen “Mel” Matuszak Died March 22, 2020 Mary Helen (“Mel”) Matuszak, age 83 died Sunday, March 22. No formal services will be held at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory of Buford. Mary Ruth Chapman Died March 20, 2020 Mary Ruth Chapman, 90, of Gainesville, died March 20. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday March 26 at Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC in The Rev. Charlie, Jr. and Conchita Sims Memorial Chapel. Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville, has charge of arrangements. Mescal Evans Died March 21, 2020 Mescal Evans, age 83 of Dawsonville, died Saturday March 21. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville. Philip Gary Kinneer Sr. Died March 23, 2020 Philip Gary Kinneer Sr., age 81 of Cleveland, died Monday, March 23. No services are planned. Arrangements are in the care of Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. 01a (Perry) Brookshire Died March 21, 2020 Ola Perry Brookshire, age 85 of Gainesville, died Saturday March 21. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 24, at the Harmony Hall Baptist Church. The family has chosen due to the Coronavirus pandemic to not have visitation, but we will livestream her funeral service thru Harmony Hall Baptist Church’s Facebook page. Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville has care of arrangements. Shirley (Dean) Peck Died March 24, 2020 Shirley Dean Peck, age 82 of Gainesville, died Tuesday, March 24. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory of Gainesville is in charge of arrangements. Steven Thomas Died March 19, 2020 Steven Thomas, age 54 of Dacula, died Thursday, March 19. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory of Buford. Thomas J. Sacklyn Died March 21, 2020 Thomas J. Sacklyn, age 75 of Cumming, died Saturday, March 21. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in the Chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Care and trust placed in McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming. Tommie S. Clark, Sr. Died March 21, 2020 Tommie S. Clark, Sr., age 68 of Dawsonville, died Saturday, March 21. No services are being held at this time. Care and trust placed in McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming. Tommy Jay Hodges Died March 18, 2020 Tommy Jay Hodges, age 86 of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, March 18. A memorial service is planned for March 29, at Regency Church of God. Arrangements are entrusted to Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory of Buford. Wayne Eugene Mincey Died March 20, 2020 Wayne Eugene Mincey, age 75 of Dahlonega, died Friday March 20. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 12:00 p.m., at Yellow Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Death notices are printed free as a public service by The Times. More information can be provided in paid obituaries. The rate is $100 for the first 100 words in print, and $50 per additional 100 words (or any part thereof). This includes an online notice where friends and families can post condolences for 30 days. Deadline for publication is as follows: To run Wednesday, submit by 3 p.m. Tuesday. To run Thursday, submit by 3 p.m. Wednesday. To run Friday, submit by 3 p.m. Thursday. To run Saturday, submit by 3 p.m. Friday. To run Sunday, submit by 3 p.m. Saturday. 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