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Ronald Gregory Clack, age 75 of Toccoa, GA, passed away on August 21, 2023. Ronald was born and raised in a Christian home in Barrow County. He was the son of the late Mascolene Blackstock Clack and Robert Clack. He retired as a Facilities Manager for Double Tree Hotels. When not working, he enjoyed trout fishing and camping at Turner's Corner in the North Georgia Mountains. He was a skilled woodworker and was mechanically inclined. He was comforted by his son's K-9 companion, an American Pit Bull that he affectionately called "Booner", even though his name was Bo. In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his daughter Wendy Clack, his brother Gerald Clack, and his wife...

Ronald Gregory Clack, age 75 of Toccoa, GA, passed away on August 21, 2023. Ronald was born and raised in a Christian home in Barrow County. He was the son of the late Mascolene Ola Blackstock and Robert Olin Clack. He retired as a Facilities Manager for Double Tree Hotels. When not working, he enjoyed trout fishing and camping at Turner's Corner in the North Georgia Mountains. He was a skilled woodworker and was mechanically inclined. He loved his dogs: Bo "Boomer", an American Pit Bull, and Ziggy, a miniature Sheltie. In addition to his parents, Ronald was predeceased by his daughter, Wendy Michelle Clack and his brother, Jerry Clack, and his wife, Patti. Ronald is survived by his...

Christine Jones Sharpton of Winder, Georgia, went home to the Lord Friday, August 18, 2023 at the age of 95. Christine is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Alma Jones; her husband, Emory M. Sharpton, Jr.; her son, Emory M. Sharpton, III; her sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Marvin Farmer; her brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Celia Jones; and sister-in-law Pat Glen Farmer. She leaves children: Carol Wells (Gene), Mary Alma Martini (Bob); daughter-in-law Michelle Sharpton (Emory); grandchildren: Erica Wells, Haley Wells, Derek Wells (Elina), Jay Sharpton, and Katie Sharpton; six nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. Additionally, loving and compassionate...

Jimmy (Jim) Dale Neu, born on January 3, 1937, was the son of Kathryn Meier Neu and Clarence Delbert Neu. He passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 86. Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School before attending DePauw University, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He honorably served his country through the United States Air Force Reserves. He met his wife, Patricia Wymer (Pat) in Dayton and the two were married on September 20th, 1958. They were just one month shy of celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Jim was an excellent salesman. A skill which first erupted at the Ohio Bell Telephone Company, where he was...

Hazel Hicks Cochran, age 89 of Dacula, formerly of Hoschton, passed away on August 2, 2023. She was born in Cumming, GA, to the late Ruby Williams and Willie Washington Hicks. She graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta. Mrs. Hazel retired as a Secretary for the Georgia Department of Education. She was a lifelong member of Winder First Baptist Church and a member of the Hoschton Women's Civic Club. She was a natural artist and loved painting, especially oil painting. She was a sweet, kind, thoughtful, and generous lady who loved to laugh and loved hosting family and friends with her husband Charles. Mrs. Hazel was proud of her heritage. She loved sweets and chocolates were her...

Hazel Hicks Cochran, age 89 of Dacula, formerly of Hoschton, passed away on August 2, 2023. She was born in Cumming, GA, to the late Ruby Williams and Willie Washington Hicks. She graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta. Mrs. Hazel retired as a Secretary for the Georgia Department of Education. She was a lifelong member of Winder First Baptist Church and a member of the Hoschton Women's Civic Club. She was a natural artist and loved painting, especially oil painting. She was a sweet, kind, thoughtful, and generous lady who loved to laugh and loved hosting family and friends with her husband Charles. Mrs. Hazel was proud of her heritage. She loved sweets and chocolates were her...

John Nicholas Krutilla, age 78, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born in Steubenville, OH and raised in Weirton, WV. John was the captain of the golf team while at Weirton High School, and upon his graduation in 1962, he enrolled at West Virginia University. In 1967, he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. John then began his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, OH. He remained in Akron for the next twelve years before relocating to Gadsden, AL. John continued working for Goodyear for another twenty years. In 1999, he retired as the Quality Assurance Engineer after thirty-two...

John Nicholas Krutilla, age 78, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born in Steubenville, OH and raised in Weirton, WV. John was the captain of the golf team while at Weirton High School, and upon his graduation in 1962, he enrolled at West Virginia University. In 1967, he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. John then began his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, OH. He remained in Akron for the next twelve years before relocating to Gadsden, AL. John continued working for Goodyear for another twenty years. In 1999, he retired as the Quality Assurance Engineer after thirty-two...

John Nicholas Krutilla, age 78, of Hoschton, GA passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. John was born in Steubenville, OH and raised in Weirton, WV. John was the captain of the golf team while at Weirton High School, and upon his graduation in 1962, he enrolled at West Virginia University. In 1967, he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. John then began his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, OH. He remained in Akron for the next twelve years before relocating to Gadsden, AL. John continued working for Goodyear for another twenty years. In 1999, he retired as the Quality Assurance Engineer after thirty-two...

Kody James Kuckuck, age 29, of Athens, GA passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Kody was born in Bryan, OH and graduated from Bryan High School. He was of the Christian faith and was a Mason. Kody served in the Army Reserves. At the time of his passing, he was a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams. Kody enjoyed hiking, kayaking, music, travel, and motorcycles, and he had a fun sense of humor and loved joking around. He adored his nieces and nephew and his dogs, Kali and Cuda. Kody was predeceased by his grandparents, Lloyd and Hattie Kuckuck. He is survived by his parents, Jenney (Michael) Roundtree of Winder, GA, and Ron (Chris) Kuckuck of Madison, GA; his sisters: Kendra...

Kody James Kuckuck, age 29, of Athens, GA passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Kody was born in Bryan, OH and graduated from Bryan High School. He was of the Christian faith and was a Mason. Kody served in the Army Reserves. At the time of his passing, he was a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams. Kody enjoyed hiking, kayaking, music, travel, and motorcycles, and he had a fun sense of humor and loved joking around. He adored his nieces and nephew and his dogs, Kali and Cuda. Kody was predeceased by his grandparents, Lloyd and Hattie Kuckuck. He is survived by his parents, Jenney (Michael) Roundtree of Winder, GA, and Ron (Chris) Kuckuck of Madison, GA; his sisters: Kendra...

Jimmy Lee Lomax, born in Alto, Georgia, April 12, 1944, passed at the age 79 on July 10, 2023, at his home in Bethlehem, Georgia, surrounded by family and friends. Jimmy was predeceased by his Mother & Father, Dimie & Elmer Lomax; brothers: Bobby, Benny, & Jip; sisters: Ruby & Nora; and niece, Angie. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 52 1/2 years, Patsy; daughters: Tammy & Robyn; son, Shane; grandchildren: Timothy, Gabrielle, Tyler, & Abby; and great grandson Raymond. Jimmy, with his family, settled in Bethlehem in 1971 after serving in the US Army as Military Police with 3 1/2 tours of duty in Vietnam and a tour in Turkey. His civilian career started with the Barrow...

George Glenn Downs of Statham, Georgia passed away on March 21, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospice House. He was born March 13,1937 in Gainesville, Georgia, the second of five children of Frank Arden and Anne Garrett Downs. He grew up on a 72 acre farm in Oconee County in the Bogart/Statham area. Glenn was an honor graduate at Bogart High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering. Glenn was a veteran of the Air Force. Glenn was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was active at Hebron Christian Church and a member of the Bogart United Methodist Church. Glenn married Barbara Sims on September 13,...

Bryan Wesley Bell, age 54 of Bethlehem, GA, passed away on January 1, 2023. Bryan was a lifelong resident of Barrow County. He was a 1986 graduate of Winder Barrow High School and played on the Bulldog football team. Bryan was a Boy Scout, having earned the rank of Life Scout. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and continued serving his community as a Law Enforcement Officer in White County (Cleveland) and Habersham County (Baldwin). He also served as a Councilman for the City of Bethlehem and was a member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. When not working, Bryan enjoyed fishing and watching the Georgia Bulldogs. He loved his puppies: Molly, Holly, and Cabela; and his cat, Coco....

Kenneth Ray NeSmith Sr., 74, of Winder, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. A visitation will be held from 1:00PM until 2:00PM on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Smith Funeral Home in Winder. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Mr. NeSmith was born in Statesboro, Georgia, on April 30, 1948 to the late Albert NeSmith and Bessie Mae Lee. He was a self-employed carpenter most of his life. Mr. NeSmith was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved his family and congregation dearly. He is survived by his wife, Frances NeSmith; three sons, Kenny Ray, Tommy Joe and George and their spouses Paula and Lara; four grandchildren,...

Michael Lee Carney, 69 of Winder, GA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Michael, known to most as "Mike", was born September 26,1953 in Fairmont, WV and moved to Elyria, OH as a child. He lived in the Elyria/Grafton area until recently, relocating to Georgia to be close to his grandchildren. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Midview High School in Grafton, Ohio. Mike made a career as a cold header operator working for various large scale production plants and he retired in 2018 from SFS Intec. His lifelong hobbies included a love of woodworking, crafting, and most of all camping. He was a member of Cuyahoga Falls Campers Club. He enjoyed the occasional ride on his 4-wheeler,...

Fred Hedges, beloved husband of Virginia Hedges, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022. He was surrounded by family members. Fred was born in Atlanta, GA on June 13, 1925, to B. F. Hedges, Sr. and Rebie Barker Hedges. Fred is survived by his wife of 73 years, Virginia Korb Hedges. Fred and Virginia were blessed with eight loving children. His oldest son, Don, predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by daughter-in-law, Linda, of Snellville, GA, sons Bill and his wife, Becky, of Snellville, GA, Steve and his wife, Ginger, of Nashua, NH, and daughters, Mary & her husband, Kavin Smith, of Savannah, GA, Diane Draa of Auburn, GA, Laura and her husband, Tom Hipp, of Lilburn, GA,...

Fred Hedges, beloved husband of Virginia Hedges, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022. He was surrounded by family members. Fred was born in Atlanta, GA on June 13, 1925, to B. F. Hedges, Sr. and Rebie Barker Hedges. Fred is survived by his wife of 73 years, Virginia Korb Hedges. Fred and Virginia were blessed with eight loving children. His oldest son, Don, predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by daughter-in-law, Linda, of Snellville, GA, sons Bill and his wife, Becky, of Snellville, GA, Steve and his wife, Ginger, of Nashua, NH, and daughters, Mary & her husband, Kavin Smith, of Savannah, GA, Diane Draa of Auburn, GA, Laura and her husband, Tom Hipp, of Lilburn, GA,...

Gloria Smith Pitts, age 79, passed away June 8, 2022. Gloria was the daughter of the late Marshall Duncan and Doris Hendrix Smith. Funeral services will be held Sunday June 12, 2022 at 3pm in the Smith Memory Chapel. Rev. Johnny Ray will officiate. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband David R Pitts; children; Eric Todd (Lori-Ann) Harber, Joel Lance (Christina) Harber, Dawn (Johnny) Ray, Karen (Glenn) Benedikt, Stephanie (Kevin) Addis; sisters; Carolyn Craft, Sandra (Jerry) Adams, Jacqui (Jim) Christensen; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Hope Lodge, call 1 800 227-2345 for instructions, or...

Dr. Ronnie E. Mobley of Oconee County, age 74, passed away on Saturday May 21st, 2022. Dr. Mobley was born on January 25, 1948 to the late Ruth Page Mobley and Aubrey Eugene Mobley. Dr. Mobley graduated from Oconee County High school in 1966, from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1971 and from The Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry in 1974. Dr. Mobley served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves for many years where he achieved the rank of Captain. Dr. Mobley opened his family dental practice in Watkinsville, GA in 1977 and served his patients for over 40 years. He was a member of the Oconee Civitan Club and The Oconee High School...

Larry Wilson McCain, 75, son of the late Johnny Wilson and Mary Moore McCain, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, at his home in Jackson County, surrounded by his family. Survivors include his wife Joan Pope McCain; one daughter Lari (Ben) Johnson; a stepson, Brian Hill; one sister, Vicky Weldon; two grandchildren, Ada Grace Johnson and Justin Wade Hill; and several nieces and nephews. Until his retirement in 2009, he was the owner of V and M Electric Co., which he co-founded with his partner, the late Bryan Verner. Larry's interests included hunting, fishing, gardening and cattle farming. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.