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8A Midweek Edition-December 2-3, 2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Obituaries Elizabeth Lynn Beggs Crania Died November 24, 2020 Elizabeth Lynn Beggs Cronia, 68, wife of Forrest Cronia, Sr., passed away peacefully with her husband at her side November 24, 2020, in Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cronia was the baby of eleven siblings and was born in Tifton, GA on October 21, 1952, a daughter of the late Fred Beggs and Ethelene “Billie” Willis Beggs. She grew up in Tifton and graduated from Tifton High School. She also graduated from Gainesville Jr. College, where she was on the drill team, and Brenau College with a degree in Social Work. Elizabeth met Forrest in Gainesville, GA and they were married for 48 years. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville. She later taught children’s church and Sunday School at Ebenezer Church in Florence, SCs. Elizabeth was active as a Leader in Cub Scouts and Brownies, and Girl Scouts and Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Soccer and was a Team Mom for West Florence Football Team. Mrs. Cronia was employed by the S. C. Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (SC ADSAP), and also worked for Keystone Substance Abuse Program and Bruce Hall Hospital in Florence. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cronia was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Surviving are: her husband, Forrest Eugene Cronia, Sr. of Pawleys Island; a son, Forrest Eugene Cronia, Jr. and fiancee Emily Rodgers Richardson of Murrrells Inlet; two daughters, Monica Lynn Cronia Hancock (Timothy) of Statesville, NC and Candice Elizabeth Cronia of Charleston; three grandchildren, Bailey, Lawrence, and Amy Hancock; two brothers, Michael Beggs (Lola) of Stephens County, GA and Robert Beggs (Pam) of Tifton County, GA; a sister, Irma Ree Brown ( Jim Brown deceased) of Ball Ground, GA. Memorial services will be held in the Spring at a later date. The family suggests memorials to: The Emily Smith Foundation, 458 Shore Rush Dr. Pawleys Island, SC 29585 - www.theemilysmith foundation.org - Venmo -@EmilysHouse or The Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309. Sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome. com. Harry Wilkes Died November 28, 2020 Harry Wilkes, age 95, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-three years, Geneva Skelton Wilkes; parents, Charlie “Hub” and Bertha Dowdy Wilkes; brothers, C. H. Wilkes, Clyde Wilkes and Charles Edwin Wilkes; and sister, Lanell Miller. Mr. Wilkes is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Steve Kennedy, Buford, GA, Bunny and Tom Burell, Oakwood, GA and Sherry and Dennis Dean, Conyers, GA; six grandchildren, Tonya and Jeff Barrett, Jody and Joey Spain, Jeff and Theung Kennedy, Hope Sanders, Kelly and Brendan Creegan and Patrick and Alley Dean; fourteen great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lottie Skelton, Jefferson, GA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bascom and Nancy Skelton, McDonough, GA; and a very special friend, Evelyn Hudson and her children, Buford, GA. Mr. Wilkes was born August 15, 1925 in Jefferson, GA. He was a 1941 graduate of Martin Institute High School in Jefferson, GA. Mr. Wilkes was a World War II Army veteran having served for three years. He was retired from AT & T a/k/a BellSouth Telephone Company after thirty-seven years of service as a manager of the Central Office in Buford, GA. He was a member of the Buford American Legion Post No. 127. Mr. Wilkes was a Mason and member of the Buford Masonic Lodge No. 292 F & AM. He traveled some with the Abundant Life Fellowship at First Baptist Church of Buford. Mr. Wilkes was a member of Buford First United Methodist Church where he was also a member of the Men’s Bible Class, Methodist Men’s Club, sang in the choir, was a former Sunday school teacher and served as a Trustee for a number of years. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Buford First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Buckman officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA with military honors. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 2nd from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the church. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Flowers accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Buford First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 329, Buford, GA 30515 in memory of Harry Wilkes. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www. flaniganfuneralhome. com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133. Ith. H ff Flanigan Funeral Horae & Ctematory Buford GA 770-932-1133 Jeremy Ted Shelton Died November 29,2020 Jeremy Ted Shelton, age 49, of Oakwood, GA passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. He is survived by his children, Hanna and John Smith, LaGrange, GA, Shelby Shelton, Oklahoma, Jordan Shelton, LaGrange, GA; father and mother, Ted Patricia Shelton, Oakwood; brother, Jesse Shelton, Oakwook; six grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mr. Shelton was born on February 6, 1971 in Lawrenceville, GA. He received his education at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. Mr. Shelton had worked with Ronnie’s Paint and Body Shop as a mechanic and detailer. No formal service is planned. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www. flaniganfuneralhome. com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133. ^ k Flanigan Funeral H \i Home & Crematory \Jvil_ Buford GA 770-932-1133 Jewell “Dean” Gilstrap Died November 28, 2020 Mr. Jewell “Dean” Gilstrap, 85, of Gainesville passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rev. Darryl Womack will officiate. Interment will follow in Oakwood City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Born on August 6, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Fred and Annie Garmon Gilstrap. He was retired from Mayhill Homes, where he drove an 18 wheeler and also won Southeast Driver of the years in 1976. Mr. Gilstrap also drove a tour bus for 11 years, was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church. Dean enjoyed playing the steel guitar, and his musical talents led him to be inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilstrap is preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Gilstrap, Grady Gilstrap; sisters, Geneva Turner and daughter, Dr. Carol Johnson, PHD. Mr. Gilstrap is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Gilstrap of Gainesville; daughters and sons in law, Karen and Jimmy Garmon of Cleveland, Judy and Billy Tuck of Flowery Branch, Linda and Phil Palmer of Lavonia; grandchildren, Ashley Jones of Habersham County, Cresha Hollis of Gainesville, Christian Johnson of Gainesville; brothers and sister in law, Kenneth Gilstrap of Cleveland, Bobby and Virginia Gilstrap of Gainesville; sisters and brothers in law, Dorothy and William Shelnut of Cleveland, Jean and Donald Welborn of Cleveland; step-grandchildren, Keith and Jennifer Pirkle of Oakwood, CMSgt Retired David and Lisa Tuck of Bon Aire, GA, Christy Tuck of TX, Tim and Julie Slater of Gainesville; 13 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. 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 Nadwa Saman Hadad Died November 26, 2020 Nadwa Saman Hadad, 84, passed away on November 26, 2020 in Gainesville, Georgia. Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. The service will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church 1440 Pearce Circle Gainesville, GA 30501 on November 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Nadwa was born in Rakham, Syiria on January 1, 1936. At a young age, as the oldest daughter, she helped her mother raise her five siblings. She taught herself how to read and write, which contributed to her strong character. She was a devoted Christian and attended her hometown church. She was married to Yousef Daoud Hadad for 66 years and continued to be his devoted wife until her passing. She had 6 children. She was a pillar of strength for her children and husband. The success of her husband and children were, in large part, due to her commitment to supporting their ambitions. She moved to Gainesville, GA to be with her husband and children. She proudly became an American Citizen, and she continued her dedication to the success of her children and grandchildren in the United States. She was the ultimate source of love for her grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Yousef Daoud Hadad, her brother Ghanam Hadad, and her sister Mary Hadad. Nadwa Is survived by her six children and their spouses: Nidal Hadad and his wife, Lina Issa; Omaima Fahed and her husband, Albert Fahed; Lina Muhanna and her husband, Nabil Muhanna; Ayham Hadad and his wife, Lamis Kawa; Sinan Hadad and his wife, Bushra Alzaraneh; and Maysoun Nadrous and her husband, Hasan Nadrous. She is also survived by her 11 Grandchildren and five great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to St. Michaels Catholic Church in Gainesville, GA, St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church in Atlanta, GA, or the Fox G1 Research Foundation. To share a memory or leave condolences with the family you can go to www.memorialpark funeralhomes.com Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel is in charge of arrangements, www.memorialpark funeralhomes.com 770- 297-6200 MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Death Notices Charmon Kimberly Bailey Died November 27, 2020 Charmon Kimberly Bailey, 49, of Gainesville, died Friday, Novem ber 27th. A memorial service was held at Zion Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 1st from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Rhonda Kay Beasley Died November 18, 2020 Rhonda Kay Beasley, 67, of Gainesville died on Wednesday, November 18th. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Willis Harold Brown Died November 28, 2020 Willis Harold Brown, 82, of Jefferson, died Saturday, November 28th. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 5th from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Arrange ments by Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson. Clair S. Bulloch Died Wednesday Novem ber 25, 2020 Clair S. Bulloch, 88, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday November 25th. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 pm Monday, November 30th at the Little Davenport Chapel. Arrangements by Little Davenport Fu neral Home and Crema tory, Gainesville. Mae B. Cantrell Died November 23, 2020 Mae B. Cantrell, 79, of Gainesville died on Monday November 23rd. The visitation for Mrs. Cantrell will be Wednes day December 2nd from 7pm-8pm at Wimberly Funeral Home. Arrange ments by Wimberly Fu neral Home, Gainesville. Ruby Grace Cook Died November 25, 2020 Ruby Grace Cook, 81, of Cumming, died on Wednesday, November 25th. Graveside services for Mrs. Cook were held Saturday, November 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Haw Creek Baptist Church in Cumming. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sat urday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home and Cre matory, Cumming. John Lewis Currier Died November 18, 2020 John Lewis Currier, 94, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Cornelia died on November 18th. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, December 3rd at Level Grove Cemetery in Cornelia. Everyone attending should meet at the graveside. Arrange ments by McGahee-Grif fin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia. Regina Garcia Died, November 26, 2020 Regina Garcia, 69, of Flowery Branch died on Thursday, November 26th. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Sat urday, November 28th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Arrangements by Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch. Sophia Garcia Died November 25, 2020 Sophia Garcia, 19, of Sugar Hill, died No vember 25th. A Funeral Service will be held Sat urday, December 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Sugar Hill Church. Remains will lie in state at 12:00 p.m. at the church. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford. Inter ment will be at Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Fla nigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Patricia Ann Kollar Died on November 25, 2020 Patricia Ann Kollar of Milton died on Novem ber 25th. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, Cum ming. James David Lamb Died November 16, 2020 James David Lamb, 83, of Jefferson died on Monday, November 16th. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, December 1st at 11:00 AM in The Jefferson First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. Doris J. Leachman Died on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 Doris J. Leachman, 77, of Commerce died on Fri day, Nov. 27th. Funeral services were held at 11 AM Monday, Novem ber 30th at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Jackson Me morial Park. The family received friends 5-8 PM Sunday evening Novem ber 29th at the funeral home. Arrangements by Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce. Gene Ross Logan Died November 25, 2020 Gene Ross Logan, 80, of Gainesville died No vember 25th. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday No vember 30th in the Little & Davenport Chapel. Interment Alta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Little & Davenport Fu neral Home and Crema tory, Gainesville. Paul Rolland Mayer Died on November 26, 2020 Paul Rolland Mayer of Cumming died on No vember 26th. Arrange ments by McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming. Mary Lea Brown Moore Died November 25, 2020 Mary Lea Brown Moore, 78 of Jefferson, formerly of Wytheville, Virginia died Tuesday, November 25th. A memorial service will be held by the family in Virginia. Arrange ments by Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson. Dovie Lou Anderson Walden Myers Died November 24, 2020 Dovie Lou Anderson Walden Myers died on Tuesday, November 24th. Funeral Services were scheduled for 2PM Friday, November 27th at the Barrett Funeral Home Chapel. Inter ment followed at Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery in Dahlonega. Arrange ments by Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. Joyce Neal Died November 26, 2020 Joyce Neal, 72, of Daw- sonville died Thursday November 26th. The family is planning a private service. Ar rangements by Bearden Funeral Home, Dawson- ville. Patricia Misenhamer Parson Died November 27, 2020 Patricia Misenhamer Parson, 73, died on November 27th. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Tom Phelps, Sr. Died November 28, 2020 Tom Phelps, Sr., 78, of Clarkesville, died on Sat urday, November 28th. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sugar Hill Cemetery in Sugar Hill. The fam ily will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 2nd from 2:30 p.m. until time of service at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Fla nigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Charles Lowry Potts, Died November 25, 2020 Charles Lowry “C.L.” Potts, 89, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, No vember 25th. Grave side services were held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 28th from the Jackson Memorial Park. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jef ferson. Robert Milton Puckett Died November 27, 2020 Robert Milton “Junior” Puckett, 60, of Athens, died Friday, November 27th. Graveside services were held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 1st from Evergreen Memo rial Park in Athens. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jef ferson. (the (times gainesvilletimes.com Honestly local. Obituary Notices are updated daily on GainesvilleTimes.com Sign up at gainesvilletimes.com/reglster to receive the latest news and obituaries from our daily email newsletter.
