Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mildred R. Gatton
Mildred R. Gatton, age 82 of Monroe, died on March 14, 2009. She was born in Marion County, Indiana on June 20, 1926 to the late Effie May Newman Perry and the late Ralph S. Perry. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late David Jean Gatton. Surviving are: daughters and sons-in-law: Susan and Bill Menzie of Monroe and Kathryn Larsen of Covington; son: David Gatton of McDonough ; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Monday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Brandon Stanley officiating. Interment followed at Green Meadows Memorial Gardens, Conyers, Georgia. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune March 18, 2009
March 18, 2009
Mr. Robert Edward Cobb
Mr. Robert Edward Cobb age 78 of Monroe died Sunday, March 15, 2009. He was born Aug. 15, 1930 in Rockdale County to the late William Henry and Julia (Wiggins) Cobb. Mr. Cobb was retired from Lithonia Lighting. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Margaret Elizabeth (Chandler) Cobb. Survivors include: his beloved Chihuahua: Peanut; daughter and son-in-law: Janice and Ralph Blackmon of Conyers; sons and daughter-in-law: James Edward Cobb, Ricky Cobb, Bobby Cobb, Danny and Donna Cobb, all of Monroe; sister: Clara Mae Sorrows; brother: James Edison Cobb, both of Conyers; 13 grandchildren, five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service for MR. Cobb will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Chandler officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Christian Church Cemetery, Conyers. Friends my sign the on-line registry at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune March 18, 2009
March 18, 2009
Peggy Brown Hudson
Peggy Brown Hudson, age 75 of Monroe, GA/South Hill, VA, went to be with our Lord on March 15, 2009, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Walton County on April 23, 1933 to the late John Harry Brown, Sr. and the late Sally Thomas Brown. She lived in Monroe for most of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church for more than 65 years. She taught Sunday school and played the piano during her early years. Peggy loved to travel. She and her husband traveled all of the United States and to many foreign countries. She is survived by her husband: Bobby F. Hudson, Sr. of Monroe; step-son and step-daughter-in-law: Bobby and Kerry Hudson of Valdosta; brother and sister-in-law: Harry and Barbara Brown, Jr. of Monroe; niece and nephew: Donna and Mark Sisk of Monroe, and Al Brown of Social Circle; great nephews: Wesley Sisk, Taylor Sisk, Chase Sisk, all of Monroe; and a host of special friends.
March 18, 2009
William Thomas “Tom” Bell, Jr.
William Thomas “Tom” Bell, Jr., age 66 of Monroe, died March 15, 2009. Mr. Bell was a graduate of Georgia Tech where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He received his Masters degree from Georgia State University. He served on the Army Corp of Engineers during the Vietnam War, worked for Delta Air Lines for 25 years where he served as Vice President of Airport Customer Service, was a member of the Julienton River Club, served on the Walton County Board of Commissioners, was a Walton EMC Board Member, and a member of Monroe First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Bettye Jean Bell and father: William Thomas Bell, Sr. He is survived by his wife: Beth Bell of Monroe; children: Jennie Bell of Brooklyn, NY and Jeff Bell of Atlanta; mother: Anne P. Bell of Gainesville; sister: Linda Dorsey of Gainesville.
March 18, 2009
Bryant F. Palmer
Bryant F. Palmer, age 87 of Loganville passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Saturday at Corinth Christian Church, Loganville with Minister Lester Waters officiating. Burial Corinth Memorial Gardens, Loganville. A member of Corinth Christian Church and Loganville American Legion, Mr. Palmer was a retired Staff Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force with 22 years of service and Owner/Operator of American Gas Station in Loganville for many years. He was preceded in death by his grandson Chris Lively in 1986 and is survived by: wife of 63 years: Margaret Palmer; children: Sherrian and Robert Lively, all of Loganville; Sandra and Stanley Purifoy, Sylvester; Pam and Jimmy Stapp, Rutledge; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
March 11, 2009
Dean Skinner
Dean Skinner, age 48 of Jackson, formerly of Conyers passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. A Memorial Service will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Solid Rock Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Mr. Skinner was a Truck Driver with City Relocators/Red Ball Express, Morrow, and is survived by wife: Nancy L. Skinner, Jackson, children: Leanne Skinner, Athens, Zane and Lisa Perry, Shady Dale, grandchildren: Madison and Jackson Perry, Shady Dale. Please sign online registry at www.stewartfh.com. Tim Stewart Funeral Home Loganville, was in charge of the arrangements.
March 11, 2009
Edyth S. Heckathorn
Edyth Heckathorn, age 84, of Marietta, GA died on March 5, 2009 after an extended illness. She was born in Mahoning County, OH on Sept. 19, 1924 and was raised in New Castle, PA where she lived until 1974. She moved to Monroe, GA in 1974 where she remained until 2007 when she relocated to Marietta, GA. She was a retired homemaker and enjoyed 60 years of marriage to Ralph E. Heckathorn who died in 2004. She was an active member Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the Irene Nowell Women’s Circle and participated in Saints Alive Christian social activities. She enjoyed bowling and playing golf most of her life. She was often seen at local church and school sporting events where she cheered for friends and family. She is survived by three children: Melanie Nord of Shelbyville, IN, Larry and Janet Heckathorn of Cranberry Twp, PA and Peggy Cowan of Marietta, GA. She was proud to claim eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Richard Snow of Cranberry Twp, PA and Dr. and Mrs. James S. Snow of New Castle, PA as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church in Monroe, GA
March 11, 2009
Helen Gaynelle Tucker “Granny Tucker”
Helen Gaynelle Tucker/“Granny Tucker”, age 76 of Loganville, died on March 6, 2009. She was born in Greene County on July 27, 1932 to the late Clyde Williams and the late Helen Hansford Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Donald Elwin Tucker. She is survived by her children and their spouse’s: Thomas A. Tucker of Jersey, GA, Donna T. and Tom Preston of Rutledge, GA, Mary Helen and Taylor Chapman of Fairfax, VA, Mark and Keri Tucker of Easton, MD, Jeff and Aimee Tucker of Loganville, GA; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
March 11, 2009
Jessie Lee Jenkins
Jessie Lee Jenkins, age 86 of Madison, died March 5, 2009. Mr. Jenkins was a WW II Army Veteran, a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009 in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev . Don Malcom and the Rev. Wayne Powers officiating. Interment followed in Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Evelyn and Bobby Fox of Madison; daughter: Shirley Ann Astin of Ohio; sons and daughters-in-law: Charlie and Doris Jenkins of Madison; Lester Lee and Pat Jenkins of Roberta, GA; 19 grandchildren; 39 freat- grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
March 11, 2009
Melvin Hall
Melvin Hall, age 90 of Social Circle, died on March 3, 2009. He was born in Gwinnett County on May 8, 1918 to the late Zack Hall and the late Dealie Brady Hall. He was preceded in death by his son, the late Edwin Hall. He is survived by his daughters: Shirley Welch of Franklin, NC, Brenda Cotner of Social Circle, Linda Golden of Social Circle, Irene Queen of Social Circle; sister: Virginia Smith of Snellville; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Durden officiating. Interment followed at Youth Baptist Church Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
March 8, 2009
Everett S. (Mac) McAlister
Everett S. (Mac) McAlister of Loganville, and formerly of Titusville, FL, went home to his eternal reward on Sunday, March 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by son: Kevin McAlister in 1974 and is survived by his wife of 55 years: Patricia A. McAlister; daughters: Cindy Bowers and husband Phil of Lilburn, Linda Cheek and husband Chris of Lawrenceville; granddaughters: Ashley Wood of Lawrenceville, Kate Bowers of Abilene, TX, and Amanda Bowers of Lilburn; sister Harriet Perrett of Pittsburgh, PA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends. Mac was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 20, 1932. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1960. He began his career in the aerospace industry in 1960 with Boeing Aerospace and retired in 1996 after a career spent primarily at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL, where he was actively involved in the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle programs.
March 8, 2009
Ada Dean Sjostrom
Ada Dean Sjostrom, age 91 of Monroe, died on Feb. 23, 2009. She was born in DeKalb County on March 23, 1917 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Honiker. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Ray and Susan Sjostrom of San Jose, CA; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Butler officiating. Interment followed at Rest Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune
March 4, 2009
Herbert Uno Lovgren
Herbert Uno Lovgren, age 75 of Monroe, died on Feb. 25, 2009. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 29, 1933 to the late Carl Uno Lovgren and the late Siri Nilsson Lovgren. He is survived by his wife: Verna Walker Lovgren of Monroe; daughter and son-in-law: Vicki and Bill Landers of Lilburn : sons and daughters-in-law: Marty and Robin Lovgren of Franklin, TN, Jack and Becky Lovgren of Daphne, AL: and seven grandchildren. He graduated from Ridley Park High School in Pennsylvania and worked for Pennsylvania Railroad until joining the Air Force. During the Korean War, he was stationed at Johnson Air Force Base in Japan and later at Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida. He worked for AT&T Co. as an engineer and retired in 1989 after 32 years of service. During this time he served as president of Communications Workers of America, Local 3250. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe, and also a member of Masonic Lodge 603 for 50 years.
March 4, 2009
Amon Young
Amon Young, age 95 of Monroe, passed away April 17, 2009. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Autry officiating. Interment followed in Hill Haven Memory Gardens. Mr. Young was a former employee of Carwood Manufacturing and was retired from the Winder Housing Authority. He was a member of the Church of God at Oakman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Young and his daughter, Geraldine Cole. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Carolyn and Bobby Driver of Monroe; brother: Newman Young of Monroe; grandchildren: William Jerry Phillips, Stephen Kent Phillips, Leatha Caroline Mills; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. You may sign our online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 22, 2009
April 22, 2009
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers, age 54 of Loganville, GA died April 16, 2009. He was survived by his wife of 33 years, Jana Duffey Rogers; son, Kristopher and wife Bethane’ Rogers; daughter, Nicole Rogers and son-in-law, Brett Cox; granddaughters, Kathrine and Kristin Rogers; brothers, Rick Rogers and wife Shelia, Mike Rogers and wife Kathy; sister, Jo Anne Oglesby and Bobby Holt; many nieces, nephews, and best friend Big Boy. Mr. Rogers was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 19 at 2 pm at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with Pastor Ben Cathey officiating. Interment was held at Haynes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Those desiring may make donations to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284, in memory of Kenneth Rogers. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 22, 2009
April 22, 2009
Clarence J. Thomas
Clarence J. Thomas, 75, formally of Athens passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009. A native of Franklin Co., Mr. Thomas was the son of the late William Marion and Myrtle Green Thomas and was also preceded in death by his wife Janice Phelps Thomas and grandson Joshua Moate. He was retied from Salloum Construction Company and was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter: LaVerne Moate of Monroe; brothers: Luther Thomas of Baldwin and Leonard Thomas of Athens; grandchildren: Christiana Peters and Holly Moate and great-grandchildren: Briana Christina Peters, Kimberly Faith peters and Brooks Thompson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21st at Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Bryan Armour officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen memorial Park. Pallbearers will be James Thomas Jr., Lance Thomas, Lawrence Thomas, Len Thomas, Raymond Thomas, and Rodney Peters. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 22, 2009
April 22, 2009
Joshua Dane Phillips
Joshua Dane Phillips, of Monroe, passed away on April 11, 2009 he was born on April 6, 1990 to Kenneth and Keisha Phillips, Sr. Survivors include: parents: Kenneth and Keisha Phillips; brother: Kenyanus Antonio Benson, Sr.; grandparents: Ms. Willie Mae Etchison, Ms. Christine Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Rose) Phillips; great-great-grand-mother: Mrs. Christine McGruder; nephews: Kenyanus, Jr. and Kenji: a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his brother: Kenneth “Bam” Phillips, Jr.; grandfather: Mr. John Etchison; his great-grandmother: Mrs. Anna Rice. Funeral Services were held on Thursday April 16th at 1pm with Pastor Raymond Hardy delivering the Eulogy, prayer by Pastor Hugo Bryan-Porter. Interment was held at Carter Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Loganville. Young Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 22, 2009
April 22, 2009
Anne P. Bell
Anne P. Bell, age 94 of Gainesville, formerly of Monroe, passed away April 9, 2009. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Maitland LaForce officiating. Interment followed in Westlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bell was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Bell, Sr. and her son, William T. Bell, Jr. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Linda and Roger Dorsey of Gainesville; grandchildren: Jeff Bell, Jennie Bell, Kelley Adams, Kristi Dorsey; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. You may sign our online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of the arrangements. You may sign our online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com. The Walton Tribune
April 15, 2009
Bryant Bradshaw
Bryant Bradshaw, age 30 of Monroe, died on April 9, 2009. He was born in Walton County on October 17, 1978 to Danny and Louise Bradshaw. He is survived by his parents: Danny and Louise Bradshaw of Monroe; sisters: Stacy Bradshaw of Monroe and Tonya Arwood of Monroe; nieces: Kaitlyn Page and Chasity Page; and nephew: Austin Arwood. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Turk and the Rev. James Hadaway officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
Elaine Etheridge
Elaine Etheridge, age 61 of Monroe, died on April 6, 2009. She was born in DeKalb County on July 11, 1947 to the late Julia Kilgore Bond and the late Alfred Bond. She was preceded in death by her brother, the late Rayford Bond. She is survived by her husband: Robert Etheridge of Monroe; sons and daughters-in-law: Chris and Jeannie Roberson of Covington, Richard and Shelby Roberson of Loganville, Eddie and Angelica Etheridge of Norcross; sisters: Diane Newton of Norman, OK, Lynn Croad of Conyers; grandchildren: Justin, Gina, Courtney, Amanda, and Brandon Roberson, and Alex Etheridge. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at Rosebud Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Stancil officiating. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
Gladys Carolyn Joiner
Gladys Carolyn Joiner, of Covington formerly of Nashville, Ga. passed away April 8, 2009 at Heartland Hospice in Conyers. She was preceded in death by her parents: Howard Land Powers and Lillie Ruth Taylor; four brothers: Ottis Powers, O.J. Powers, Cicil Powers and Robert Powers. She was a homemaker and retired production clerk with Nashville Mills and attended Adel First Assembly of God. Survivors include: daughter: Tammy (Dan) Lee of Covington; sister: Pat (Jerry) Morrell of Nashville; two step sons: Daniel (Jennifer) Lee and David Lee; two step grandchildren: Lexie and D.J.; three sisters-in-law: Virginia Powers, Barbara Powers and Nancy Powers; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Newbern and the Rev. Caryl Martinez officiating. Interment followed in Westview Cemetery. Lovein Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune April
April 15, 2009
Judith Harbuck
Judith Harbuck, age 61 of Monroe, formerly of Hawkinsville passed away Friday, April 10, 2009. Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Bobby Sellers officiating. Graveside Services were held at 12 noon, Monday, April 13 at Tippettville Baptist Church Cemetery with Charles Cobb officiating. Ms. Harbuck was a retired Vocational Rehabilitation Secretary with the State of Georgia, finishing her career in Monroe. She was preceded in death by father: J. C. Arnold and mother: Edna Arnold and is survived by son and daughter-in-law: Robert F. Harbuck, Jr. and Tanya, Covington, brother and sister-in-law: Jospeh L. and Peggy Arnold, Warner Robbins, and granddaughter: Makenzi Nicole Harbuck. Please sign online registry at www.stewartfh.com. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
Margie Dickens
Margie Dickens, age 79 of Monroe, died on April 8, 2009. She was born in Jackson County on April 19, 1929 to the late Jeff Davis and the late Mamie Beaty Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband: the late Granville Dickens; her daughter: the late Rebecca Sorrow; and her grandson: the late Tyler Joe Dickens. She is survived by her son: Joe Preston Dickens of Columbus; grandchildren: Laura Conner, Mandy Conner, and James Conner, Jr.; and great-grandchildren: Joseph Edwards, Tevin Conner, Raelynn Conner, Austin Dickens, and Colt Drake. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Malcom officiating. Interment followed at Eastview Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
Myrtle Young
Myrtle Young, age 82 of Monroe, died on April 5, 2009. She was born in Walton County on April 5, 1927 to the late Theodore Palmer and the late Florine Mayfield Palmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Fitts Jewell Young. She is survived by her daughter and friend: Carol Anderson and Ricky Batchelor of Monroe; sister: Doris Dalton of Monroe; grandchildren: Sherry and Lonnie Tumlin of Monroe, Jason and Rashida Anderson of Atlanta; great-grandchildren: Hunter Tumlin of Monroe, Jessica Callaway of Social Circle, and Theo Anderson of Atlanta. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Carroll officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 15
April 15, 2009
William Dade Nunnally
William Dade Nunnally, age 55, died Friday, April 10, 2009, in Birmingham after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father: Dr. Harry Bell Nunnally, he is survived by his wife: Marguerite Waller Nunnally, his sons: William Dade Nunnally and Mathew Talbot Nunnally; and his mother: Edith Fugitt Nunnally. Bill was born in Monroe, Ga, in 1954. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting and worked for the Southern Company as a fuel accounting manager in Atlanta and, recently, in Birmingham. An avid yachtsman, Bill sailed in Corsica and throughout the Caribbean. He was passionate about golf and played courses all over the world. A memorial service was held at 11 am on Monday, April 13, on the terrace of the Old Overton Country Club, 7560 Old Overton Club Road in Liberty Park, Birmingham.
April 15, 2009
Iris Anne “Hammaw” McElroy
Thomas Payne Iris Anne McElroy Thomas Payne, our beloved mother was born April 29, 1932, in Oconee County died Peacefully in the loving arms of Christ on Friday, April 3, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Osborne McElroy. Iris was preceded in death by her first husband, Lagrant Thomas, of forty-one years. She was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and was an avid gardener. Survivors include: her husband of seventeen years: Charles Payne; daughter: Elaine Thomas Whitehead-Whitmire and her husband Chuck Whitmire of Watkinsville; son: Rick Thomas and his wife, Gina Thomas of Elberton; grandchildren: Chris Whitehead and his wife Angela Whitehead of Bogart, Michael Thomas of Athens, Amy and Brian Butler of Milledgeville, Jillian Fain of Townville, SC, Lee Fain and his wife Berkley of Atlanta; great-grandchildren: C. J. Whitehead, Klay Whitehead and Grant Butler; sisters: Emily Watson of Loganville, Linda Malcom of Athens, Nina Moon of Crawford and brothers: James McElroy of Loganville, Billy McElroy of Oklahoma City, OK as well as many nieces and nephews.
April 8, 2009
John Warren Shanabrough
John Warren Shanabrough, age 51 of Monroe, died on April 3, 2009. He was born in Fulton County on June 8, 1957 to Warren Clayton Shanabrough and Geneva Frasure Shanabrough. Surviving are: parents: Warren and Geneva Shanabrough of Monroe; brother and sister-in-law: Mark and Sandee Shanabrough of Snellville; niece: Brooke Helf of Monroe; nephew: Clay Shanabrough of Dawsonville; great nieces: Eileen Helf and Addelyn Helf, both of Monroe; great nephew: Merrick Helf of Monroe. Funeral Services were held on Saturday April 4th at the Christ Community Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Stamey officiating. Interment followed at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Kennesaw. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Rachel Conger
Rachel Conger, age 82 of Social Circle, died on April 2, 2009. She was born on Dec. 23, 1926 in Wilkes County to the late James Poss and the late Alice Barrett Poss. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Frank Conger. Surviving are: sons and daughter-in-law: Steve and Paula Conger of Snellville, and Michael Conger of Social Circle; sisters: Mary Lemley of Social Circle and Myra Gaulden of Martinez. Funeral Services were held on Saturday April 4th at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Swift officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 8, 2009
April 8, 2009
Robert Lawrence Dixon
Robert Lawrence Dixon, age 70 of Good Hope, died on April 3, 2009. He was born in DeKalb County on March 9, 1939 to the late James Floyd Dixon and the late Virgie Ellen King Dixon. Surviving are: wife: June B. Dixon of Good Hope; son: Robert James “Jimmy” and Cindy Dixon of Winder; daughters and son-in-law: Donna Dixon of Conyers, Connie Dixon Brown of Waco, Texas, and Sherry Anne and Johnny Wylie of Buford; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday April 7th at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Bryan Armour and the Rev. Connie Dixon Brown officiating. Interment followed at Rock Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lithonia. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune April 8, 2009
