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Midweek Edition - September 9-10, 2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Obituaries Hazel Stover Anderson Died September 4, 2020 Mrs. Hazel Stover Anderson, age 74, of Lula, Georgia went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on Friday, September 4, 2020. Mrs. Anderson was born on September 30, 1945 in Suches, Georgia in Union County to the late Oscar and Nora Stover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Inez Towe; brothers, Kenneth E. Stover, William J Stover, MacArthur Stover, Lee Ervin Stover and Richard Stover. Mrs. Anderson attended New Haven Congregational Holiness Church. She graduated from Woody Gap School in 1963, where she was chosen as “Miss W.G.H.S”, president of her class and “Future Teachers of America”, as well as “Friendliest”. She worked for the Hall County Clerk of Court and retired with over 32 years of faithful service. She loved to hunt and fish and was a wonderful cook. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and loved by many people. Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years whom she first met at age 15 and later married at age 21 , Gary F. Anderson, of Lula; son and daughter-in- law, Phillip and Mary Ann Anderson, of Lula; daughter and son-in- law, Tammy and John Crawford, of Lula; grandson, Andrew Crawford, of Lula; sisters and brother-in-law’s, Irene and Edward Towe, of Gainesville, Olene and Lewis Dyer of Blairsville, Ruth and Dale Burke of Lula. She had numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the nurses that cared for her at Northeast Georgia Medical Center for the past two years and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the New Haven Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Wayne Hicks and Rev. Bobby Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park cemetery. The family will received friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, Georgia 30504. Social distancing is recommended. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialpark funeralhomes.com. MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Johnny Marshall Edwards Died September 7, 2020 Johnny Marshall Edwards, 65 of Gainesville, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. Johnny was a graduate of Johnson High School and served in the United States Navy. He was a self-employed contractor and specialized in custom cabinets. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Oakwood. Johnny’s motto was there are only 2 ways to do things... His Way and The Wrong Way! He will be remembered as the best chef and grill master of the family. He had the best laugh. He could be tough on us at times because he expected us to do right and live right. He was the best husband, Dad, Papa, brother, uncle & friend. Johnny was preceded in death by his Parents, Harold S. and Doris Chamblee Edwards and Father-in-Law, Wiley Sanders. He is survived by Wife, Gwen Sanders Edwards; Children, Amy Edwards, Lindsey & Jeffery Smith; Grandsons, Alex Allen, Crawford John Smith, and Kory Cofield; Brothers, Kenny & Debbie Edwards, Chris & Cindy Edwards; Brother-In-Law, Troy & Susie Sanders; Sister-In- Law, Deborah Sanders Fraser; Mother-In-Law, B.J. Sanders Tjepkema & Paul; Nieces & Nephews, Ginger & Chris Cain, Ryan & Christin Edwards, Ashley & Hank Hollifield, Tyler & Kandi Sanders, Kyle & Carrie Mooney, Katlyn Mooney, Harold & Kerri Fraser, Michael & Emily Fraser. He is also survived by many Great Nieces & Nephews and Special Friends, Tom & Jane Morris and Gregg & Teresa Sheffield. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Little & Davenport Funeral Home. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic social distancing will need to be observed for everyone’s health and safety. Masks are recommended. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Oakwood or your favorite charity. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com Kunigunde “Connie” Bayer Cottrell Died September 6, 2020 Kunigunde “Connie” Bayer Cottrell, 89, of Gainesville, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She passed peacefully surrounded by her devoted family. Connie was born June 11, 1931, in Vohburg, Germany, to Dr. Michael and Maria Bayer. After she married the love of her life Don Cottrell, an American soldier, she moved to the United States to start a family. Becoming an American citizen was one of her proudest achievements. Don and Connie moved to Gainesville, Georgia in 1975 to establish their business Cottrell Inc., a car-carrier manufacturer. Connie worked alongside Don in the business for many years. She loved the Lord and had a heart for missionary service. She helped establish churches in America as well as Russia, Armenia, Honduras, and Mexico. Connie enjoyed a full and vibrant life! She traveled the world with her family, she doted on her horses, tended to her flowers and garden, swam the lake and water skied like a champion. Most importantly she loved, supported, and encouraged her family and all who were blessed to know her. Most precious to Connie was her family. She is survived by her son Mike Cottrell (Lynn) of Dahlonega; daughters Christine Cottrell of Gainesville, Terry Leming (Derrick) of Lawrenceville, Kathy Moore (Chuck) of Savannah; and brother Johann Bayer (Monique) of Belgium. Connie is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one great- great grandchild, her dear friend and caregiver Jennifer Ewing, and her devoted furry companion Karlie. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Don Cottrell and daughter Tricia Claytor, both of Gainesville; parents Dr. Michael and Maria Bayer of Bavaria, Germany; brothers Gustav Bayer, Siegfried Bayer, and Manfred Bayer of Bavaria, Germany. A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of North Georgia Medical Center or the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements. Sfc. William Jess Murphy, Jr. Died September 5, 2020 William Jess (Billy) Murphy, Jr., age 72, of Gainesville, passed away on September 5, 2020, following a period of declining health and complications from COVID-19. The son of the late Mary and Jess Murphy, Billy spent his early childhood years in Talmo, Georgia, before moving to Gainesville. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1966 and attended Andrew College and Georgia Southwestern. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1971. He is survived by daughter and son-in- law, Jessica and Jeff Butler; son, Bill Murphy; and granddaughter, Mae Butler. He is also survived by Jessica and Bill’s mother, Muriel Murphy, his wife of 45 years. Surviving siblings are Jean Carmichael, Barbara Reder, and Jeff Murphy. Billy spent most of his career in the real estate business. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He coached little league baseball through Gainesville Parks and Recreation. The dogs in his life, Billy Blake, BoBo, Prissey, and Sadie, were very special to him. For everyone’s health and safety, the family will not be holding a service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gateway Domestic Violence Center, P.O. Box 2962, Gainesville, GA 30503. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements. ^Jzhzveyta/t Death Notices Evelyn Adams September 2, 2020 Evelyn Adams, 93, died September 2nd. The family is having a small, private graveside service at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. Barbara Faye Brock Died September 6, 2020 Barbara Faye Brock, 77, of Oakwood, died Sunday, September 6th. Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Lillian Joan Houser Cash Died September 6, 2020 Lillian Joan Houser Cash, age 86 of Clarkesville, died Sunday, September 6th. Funeral services were held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8th at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The family received friends at Hillside Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, September 8th from 2-4 PM. Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. William Sonny Cash Died September 7, 2020 William Sonny Cash, age 83 of Cleveland, died Monday, September 7th. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM. Friday, September 11, 2020 at Blue Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland. J.V. Cheek Jr. Died September 5, 2020 J.V Cheek Jr., 86 of Buford, died September 5th. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Ivy Creek Baptist Church in Buford. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford. The family received friends on Tuesday, September 8th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Martin Cruz Died September 4, 2020 Martin Cruz, 23, of Gainesville, died Friday, September 4th. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th at First Hispanic Baptist. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Mary Brown Evans Died September 4, 2020 Mary Brown Evans, age 62 of Flowery Branch died Friday September 4th. Memorial services were held Tuesday September 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. William Ralph Garrett, Jr. Died September 2, 2020 William Ralph Garrett, Jr. age 57 of Cleveland, died Wednesday Sept. 2nd. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 8th at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends from 1-2 Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville. Daniel Furman Gibson Died August 30, 2020 Daniel Furman Gibson, age 57 of Dahlonega, died Sunday August 30th. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. William Donald Hammond, Jr Died September 4, 2020 William Donald “Duck” Hammond, Jr, age 48, of Dahlonega, died Friday, September 4th. Funeral services were held Monday, September 7th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The family received friends 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM Monday, September 7th prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. Fred Mitchell Haritins Died September 6, 2020 Fred Mitchell Harkins, 68, of Gainesville, died Sunday, September 6th. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10th in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Ruth Ann Henry Died September 6, 2020 Ruth Ann Henry, age 66, of Cleveland, died September 6th. Memorial services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 9th at the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. Arrangements by Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland. Dakota R. Hill Died September 5, 2020 Dakota R. Hill, age 27, of Marietta, died Saturday, September 5th. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, September 8th at 12 noon at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. John Edward Howard Died September 7, 2020 John Edward Howard, age 88, of Clarkesville, died Monday, September 7th. A Complete Obituary will be announced. Arrangements by Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest. Charles Farrell Irvin Died September 5, 2020 Charles Farrell Irvin, age 76, of Demorest, died Saturday, September 5th. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8th at Hillside Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in the Habersham Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. Angela Jean Kappner Died September 2, 2020 Angela Jean Kappner, age 51, of Sautee Nacoochee, died Wednesday, September 2nd. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. Kevin Lloyd Died September 4, 2020 Kevin Lloyd of Cumming died September 4th. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming. Margie Henderson Paricer Died September 3, 2020 Margie Henderson Parker, age 72, of Dawsonville, died Thursday, September 3rd. A memorial service was held Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Morris Lee Paricer Died September 5, 2020 Morris Lee Parker, 78, of Gainesville, died Saturday September 5th. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Lee Roy Poole Died September 7, 2020 Lee Roy Poole, age 78, of Mount Airy, died Monday, September 7th. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9th at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Interment will follow in the Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m., to 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, September 9th at the funeral home prior to the service. Arrangements by Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin. Eunice Price Died September 4, 2020 Eunice Price 92, of Cumming, died Friday, September 4th. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at McDonald and Son Funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 11:00am in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Westminister Memorial Gardens in Peachtree City, Georgia. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming. Timothy C. Pritchett Died September 6, 2020 Timothy C. “Tim” Pritchett, 67, of Gainesville, died Sunday September 6th. Funeral service, Wednesday, September 9th at 1 o’clock, Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville. James Anthony Pruitt Died September 6, 2020 James Anthony “Tony” Pruitt, age 69, of Cumming, died Sunday September 6th. Funeral Services will be held Thursday September 10th at 1 lam in the chapel at Ingram Funeral Home. Interment in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday September 9th from 12 noon until 9 pm and Thursday from 9 am until time of service. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Elizabeth Rivera Died September 4, 2020 Elizabeth Rivera, age 44, of Jefferson, died Friday, September 4th. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, September 8th at 12 Noon in the Call To Salvation Church in Jefferson. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. Louella Clure Satterfield Died September 4, 2020 Louella Clure Satterfield, age 74, of Braselton, died September 4th. No formal service is planned. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Larry Junior Scroggs Died September 6, 2020 Larry Junior Scroggs, age 72, of Demorest, died Sunday, September 6th. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements by McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia. Caleb Andrew Sparks Died August 31, 2020 Caleb Andrew Sparks, age 37, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Monday, August 31st. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 P.M. Thursday, September 10th at Yonah View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 1:45 PM. on Thursday, September 10th at the funeral home. Arrangements by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. Judy Pike Waits Died September 1, 2020 Judy Pike Waits, 77, of Dacula, died Tuesday, September 1st. Ms. Waits has been transported to Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home in New Hampshire for services and interment. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford. £hc Unites gainesvilletimes.com Honestly local. Obituary Notices are updated daily on GainesvilleTimes.com Sign up at gainesvilletimes.com/register to receive the latest news and obituaries from our daily email newsletter.
