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4A Midweek Edition-April 5-6, 2023 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Marian “Jane” (Rodgers) Moore September 6,1936 - March 20, 2023 Marian “Jane" (Rodgers) Moore passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born in Atlanta to Frances (Kreider) and Bruce Hollingsworth Rodgers and graduated from Sylvan High School and the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. While at UGA, Jane was an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and was honored to share that membership with family and friends. After college, she enjoyed a kindergarten teaching career at West Manor School in Atlanta. She married her favorite Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket, Charles “Charlie" Moore in 1961 at Capital View Baptist and raised her family in Dunwoody and Gainesville, Georgia where they have remained for 42 years. After raising her children, she returned to the kindergarten classroom at First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville. Jane enjoyed baking, playing piano, and her monthly bridge group, but being with her family was her real love. She will be dearly missed by her husband of nearly 62 years, Charlie; three daughters, Melanie Swettand husband Ray; Marian Lynn Kaminski and husband Oliver; Mary Margaret Ray and husband Chuck. “Nane" was dearly loved by 5 grandchildren Mary Victoria (Raynes) Hines and husband Bradley; Elizabeth Jane and Mark Swett; Chase and Murphy Ray; a sister June Anne Wheeler; and numerous nieces and nephews. As a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville, she volunteered for many activities while serving the Lord, including Vacation Bible School, “Promising Futures" and the annual Emporium. Jane was also a devoted member of the Friendship Sunday School class at FBC. Loving and caring for family were her favorite pastimes, and we were all blessed to have her in our lives. A celebration of life will be held April 2, 2023 at 3:00 pm at the chapel of First Baptist Church Green Street with a reception to follow in the banquet hall lobby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Promising Futures" at First Baptist Church Gainesville, Georgia. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at memorialpa rkfuneralhomes.com Memorial Park Funeral Homes, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 is handling the arrangements. Sharon Helton Delong March 27, 1943 - March 31, 2023 Sharon Helton Delong, 80, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away Friday, March 31,2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Rev. Junior Delong; parents, Ike and Flora Helton; brother, Samuel Helton; and sister, Joyce Simonds. Mrs. Delong is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jacky and Melody Delong of Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Andy Delong, Tabitha and Derek Thomas, and Valerie Delong; great grandchildren, Carley Delong and Christopher Thomas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel and Wendy Helton, and Jerry and Shirley Helton; aunt, Mae Davis; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Delong was born March 27, 1943 in Buford, GAand received her education from Sugar Hill School. She retired from Lanier Graphic after thirty-five years as a printer, and also worked for Georgia Boot in Flowery Branch. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and also had attended Peoples Baptist Church, both in Flowery Branch. A Graveside Service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, April 3, 2023 in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Buford with Rev. Charles Shadburn and Rev. Tony Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, April 2, 2023. 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. Death Notices Ara Ann Palmer April 2, 2023 Ara Ann Palmer, age 86, of Oakwood entered heaven Sunday April 2, 2023. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday April 21,2023 at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Brenda Hunnicutt Broome April 3, 2023 Brenda Hunnicutt Broome, age 76, of Homer, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023. Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the funeral home. Dianne Shipman March 30, 2023 Dianne Shipman, age 74 of Commerce passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, April 3, 2023 at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home Harriett P. Kellner March 31,2023 Harriett P. “Beth" Kellner, 79, of Gainesville, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Lakewood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia (770) 532-6307 on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia at a later date. James Keith Miller April 1, 2023 James Keith Miller, 52, of Gillsville passed away suddenly Saturday, April 1,2023. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Hoe .Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements. Jayne Roebuck Stanley April 2, 2023 Jayne Roebuck Stanley, 64, of Buford, GA passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023. . 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Joyce Bielawski Noyce March 30, 2023 Joyce Bielawski Noyce, age 77, of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on Thursday, March 30TH. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Denver, Colorado. Arrangements by Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory. Lana Louise Murray March 29, 2023 Lana Louise Murray, age 60, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Lee Michael Vonderhaar March 29, 2023 Lee Michael Vonderhaar, age 74 of Flowery Branch, passed away on Wednesday, March 29th. Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4th in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4th at Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Marshall Elijah Cash April 1, 2023 Marshall Elijah “M.E." Cash, age 82, of Demorest, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1,2023. . Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Homes, South Chapel with Rev. Larry Free and Rev. David Masters officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the United States Coast Guard and the Grant Reeves Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the funeral home. Michael Chantz Sturdivant April 1, 2023 Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Michael Chantz Sturdivant, age 27 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Saturday, April 1, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Susan Jane Pethel March 30, 2023 Susan Jane Pethel, age 60, of Braselton passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. . Interment to follow at Macadonia Community Baptist Church Cemetery, 5507 Winder Hwy, Braselton, GA, 30517. The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home. Thomas Lee Plank April 1, 2023 Thomas Lee Plank, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Jefferson, Georgia on Saturday, April 1,2023. Funeral services will held 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from the Galilee Christian Church. Thomas Melvin Poundstone March 29, 2023 Thomas Melvin Poundstone, age 72 of Hoschton, passed away Wednesday, March 29th. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 3rd in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2nd at Memorial Park South Funeral Home. SHRED AWAY CANCER April 28 10am-lpm Team Times will host a Shred Day at The Times. 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