Obituaries

James Donald Mobley
James Donald Mobley James Donald Mobley, age 75 of Monroe, passed away Jan. 29, 2010. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Kader White officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Vernon Christian Church Cemetery. Mr. Mobley was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Ossie Mobley. He is survived by his cousins, Carol Head of Monroe; Elaine Patrick of Marietta; Martha Phelps and Linda Sellers, both of Social Circle; Runnell Young of Winder; Dot Carithers of Monroe; Hester Robison of Loganville; Rita Golden and Judy Henley, both of Nicholson. You may sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010

Frank Queen
Frank Queen Frank Queen, age 76 of Monroe, died on Jan. 28, 2010. He was born in Eatonton on Feb. 14, 1933 to the late Arthur Queen and the late DrueWillie Collins Queen. He is survived by his wife, Dean Queen of Monroe; daughter, Lisa Almand of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Robby and Sandra Smith of Monroe; sisters, Hazel Gay of Gainesville, Peggy Hardigree of Watkinsville, Faye Ragan of Monroe, Nancy Couch of Monroe; brother, Billy Queen of Monroe; and grandchildren, Taylor Almand and Trevor Almand, both of Monroe. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 30th at 11 a.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Marion Prather officiating. Interment followed at Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010

Mary Hanson Mitchem
Mary Hanson Mitchem Mary Hanson Mitchem, age 89 of Monroe, passed away Jan. 28, 2010 Mrs. Mitchem retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Social Circle First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Saturday, Jan. 30, in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. W.C. Tribble and Dr. Glen Money officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Mitchem was preceded in death by her husband, Byron “Buck” Mitchem. She is survived by her daughter, Edith Weaver; grandchildren, Randy Mitchem Weaver and Lisa Weaver Treadwell; great-grandchildren, Lauren Brewer, Dylan Treadwell and Sarah Weaver, all of Monroe; nieces and nephews; special caretaker: Chantal Mirambeau. Flowers are accepted or memorials can be made to: Monroe First Baptist Church Mature Adult Fund, P.O. Box 351, Monroe, GA 30655 or The Georgia Chapter of Parkinson’s Disease, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30359. You may sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Monroe, was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010

David Clinton ”Dave” Gallman
David Clinton ”Dave” Gallman David Clinton ”Dave” Gallman, age 87 of Monroe died on Jan. 29, 2010. He was born in Murray County Georgia on Feb. 27, 1922. He is predeceased by his parents, Dennis James and Mamie Hall Gallman, his wife of 33 years, Maria DeNoronha Gallman, brother and sister in law, Glenn and Nina Gallman of Marietta, sister June Henry of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a veteran of WWII serving as Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps as Gunner/Radio Operator on B25 aircraft, serving in the European Theater. His early business careers included, self employed photographer, Sales positions and Circulation District Manager for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He became a State Farm Insurance Agent in 1960, serving the Monroe and surrounding areas until his retirement in 1987. He was a member and served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent in the First Baptist Church of Monroe. He later became a member of the Bold Springs United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Monroe Rotary Club joining in 1956 and served as President. He is a Charter Member of the Monroe Association of Life Underwriters serving as President, a Charter Member of the Monroe Toastmasters Club, serving as President. He was a fifty year Mason, a member of Generous Warren Lodge #20, F & AM; serving previously as Chaplin, a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, Yorkrite Mason and a Shriner. He and his wife, Maria were volunteers with the Friendship Force hosting foreign families in their home. They also served with the Georgia Partners of the America?s. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed travelling the world.
February 3, 2010

Kathryn Willis
Kathryn Willis Kathryn Willis, age 75 of Monroe, died on Jan. 29, 2010. She was born in Camden, NJ on Feb. 21, 1934 to the late Jacob Thomas Myers and the late Sarah Kathryn Rhodes Myers. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Mitch Shiver of Covington, Kim and Bob Whitlock of Jacksonville, FL; and grandchildren, Christian Shiver, Collin Shiver, Alyssa Whitlock, and Ashlyn Whitlock. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Hartley and Father John Kierny officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to F.I.S.H., P.O. Box 1838, Monroe, GA 30655. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010

Dora Palmer Jones
Dora Palmer Jones Dora Palmer Jones, age 93 of Loganville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Funeral Services will be Friday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Burial at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Between. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband William Troy Jones, 1974 and son, Randolph Jones, 2009. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Harry Berry, Arnoldsville; daughter-in-law, Lucy Jones, Loganville; grandchildren, Maria and Larz Bass, Arnoldsville; Rhonda Jones and Glenn Wilson, Loganville; Angela Jones, Loganville. Online condolences may be made at www.stewartfh.com. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 31, 2010
January 31, 2010

Gary Moon
Gary Moon Gary Moon, age 57 of Loganville, died on Jan. 26, 2010. He was born in Monroe on Dec. 2, 1952 to Gerald Erwin Moon and the late Louise Taylor Moon. He was preceded in death by his brother, the late Douglas Moon. He is survived by his wife, Jean Durand Moon of Loganville; daughter, Valorie Moon (John Clark) of Loganville; father, Gerald Moon of Loganville; sister, Diane Turner (Michael) of Loganville; and grandchildren, Taylor Clark and Della Clark. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Jan. 28th at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with Carl Moon and Merritt Moon officiating. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 31, 2010
January 31, 2010

Thelma Louise Atkinson (Turner
Thelma Louise Atkinson (Turner), Thelma Louise Atkinson (Turner), of Loganville, born Jan. 03, 1922. Passed Away Jan. 26, 2010. She was the daughter of Harvey and Alma Atkinson. She died peacefully in the care of her son Thomas Cox in Fresno, California. The Walton Tribune January 31, 2010
January 31, 2010

Jack “Elzie” Tompkins
Jack “Elzie” Tompkins Jack “Elzie” Tompkins, age 69 of Monroe, died on Jan. 25, 2010. He was born in Cairo, GA on July 11, 1940 to the late Artie Tompkins and the late Evie Elridge Tompkins. He was preceded in death by his sister, the late Juanita VanAllen; and his brothers, the late Reacie Tompkins and the late Tommy Tompkins. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Tompkins of Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law, Vanessa and Terry Harris of Moultrie, Ruth and Kenny Rigby of Jacksonville, FL, Deidrea and Richard Truitt of Thomasville; son and daughter-in-law, Arnie and Sandra Asbell of Monroe; sisters, Nadine Russell of Moultrie, Mary Dunn of El Paso, TX, Barbara Spradley of Moultrie; brothers, Gene Tompkins of Moultrie, Marion Tompkins of Valdosta, Herchel Tompkins of Albany; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, Ja. 27th at 11 a.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Moon and Fernandas Robinson officiating. Barry Scott and Second Wind Interment was on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Meigs. A special thank you to Barry Scott and Second Wind and the staff of Restore Health.
January 31, 2010

Rebecca “Beck” Hawk
Rebecca “Beck” Hawk Rebecca “Beck” Hawk, age 89 of Monroe, passed away Jan. 25, 2010. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Union Chapel United Methodist Church with remains placed in state at 1:30 PM. the Rev. David Laycock and the Rev. Bonnie Peters officiated, and interment followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hawk was a life-long member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church where she served on many church committees. She was also Past President of the UMW, a former choir member and Sunday School teacher, and she was a member of the Monroe Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Hawk who died in 1991. She is survived by her sister, Minnelle Hawk Adcock and sister-in-law, Alice Aycock, both of Monroe; nieces, Patricia Harrington of Hampton; Mrs. Harry (Janet) McGaughey, Mrs. Billy (Gail) Allen, Mrs. Ted (Rita) Peters, all of Monroe; nephew, Tommy and Helen Adcock of Monroe; several great and great-great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all of Mrs. Hawk’s personal caregivers. Flowers are accepted or memorials can be made to Union Chapel UMC, 2625 Pannell Rd., Monroe, GA 30655.
January 31, 2010

Elizabeth Wagner
Elizabeth Wagner Elizabeth Wagner, 85, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Loganville. Elizabeth was born on May 15, 1924 in Yugoslavia to Anton and Elizabeth Richter. She was a member of the Eastside Senior Bowling League, Snellville Seniors, Eastside Senior Friends, Loganville Seniors and Snellville Keenagers. Survivors include her husband, Frank Wagner of Loganville, daughters, Lisa Pertschy of Monroe and Christine Metscher of New York City, son, Frank Wagner, Jr. of Grayson, sisters, Marie Anders, Anna Feldi, Leni Okorn and Christine Sommerkorn, brother, Joseph Richter, nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of Snellville. Eternal Hills Funeral Home, was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 24, 2010
January 24, 2010

Lynn H. Howerton
Lynn H. Howerton Lynn H. Howerton, age 61, died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 following a brief illness. Born of Lynn Howerton and Joyce McKay Howerton, in Minneapolis, MN, Lynn, his mother and his sister moved to the Atlanta area in the early 50s. After service in the Air Force, Lynn became a renowned hair and makeup artist in the Washington, D.C. area and then in Atlanta. Later, Lynn also had an extremely successful and noted career as a window designer at J.P. Allen, in downtown Atlanta, where he worked for many years. In later years, Lynn settled in the Oxford, GA and worked as a packaging material designer. Lynn lived in the Oxford area until his death. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Howerton, of Marietta, GA. Arrangements by Cremation Society of the SOUTH in Marietta. The Walton Tribune January 24, 2010
January 24, 2010

Mr. Hoyte Elem
Mr. Hoyte Elem Mr. Hoyte Elem, age 64, of Commerce, GA died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Elem was born in Walton County to the late, Roland and Edna England Elem. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired welder. Mr. Elem is survived by his daughters, Jessaca Elem of MI, Barbie Elem of Monroe and Tonie Elem of Buford; son, Hoyte Elem, Jr. of Athens; sister, Betty Brown of Commerce; and brother, William Elem of Jefferson. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Clack officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Vernon Christian Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 24, 2010
January 24, 2010

Joanna Stevens Nixon
Joanna Stevens Nixon Joanna Stevens Nixon age 64 of Loganville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, with remains placed in state at 12:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 4297 Hwy 81, Oxford. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe. Mrs. Nixon was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and is survived by her husband, Phillip Edward Nixon, Loganville; son, Eddie Shaw, TX; daughter, Rhonda Shaw Reynolds, NC; sister, Patricia Stevens Moon, Loganville; grandchildren, Jacob, Caleb and Hannah Shaw; Tanner and Caden Reynolds; nieces, Dana Callihan; Andrea Peeler, Lauren Barger; and Close family friend, Willard Sutton. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Good Samaritan Baptist Mission, P. O. Box 430, Villa Rica, Georgia 30180. Please sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune
January 20, 2010

Billy Greer
Billy Greer Billy Greer, age 81 of Monroe, died on Jan. 12, 2010. He was born in Braselton on Sept. 10, 1928 to the late Joseph Luther Greer and the late Pearl Towler Greer. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Sarah Laverne Sims Greer. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Joann G. and Richard Tanner of Monroe; brother, Jimmy Greer of Monroe; granddaughters, Kayla Tanner of Monroe, and Ashley Tanner of Monroe. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Courts officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Vernon Christian Church Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 17, 2010
January 17, 2010

Infant Connor Jackson Payne
Infant Connor Jackson Payne Infant Connor Jackson Payne, of Madison, Ga. died Monday Jan. 11, 2010 He was born in Athens, Ga. Survivors include his parents Justin and Lindsay Payne; brothers, Kyler and Talyn Payne; sisters, Hannah Puleo and Brooke Payne; grandparents, Sherry Ward, Jeffrey and Rose Payne; great grandparents, Judy Gillen, Barry Whitlock, Viola Payne, and Walter and Elsie Redmond. Services were held Saturday Jan.16 at 3 p.m. at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home East chapel. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home East chapel was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 17, 2010
January 17, 2010

James M. Roberts
James M. Roberts James M. Roberts, age 83 of Good Hope, died on Jan. 12, 2010. He was born in Good Hope on Oct. 20, 1926 to the late James Monroe Roberts and the late Georgia Frances Malcom Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Willie Ruth James Roberts of Good Hope; daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Roberts of Snellville, Helen and Tommy Adcock of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Pam Roberts of Social Circle; sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Carroll New of Doraville; brothers and sister-in-law, Francis and Elizabeth Roberts of Good Hope, Richard Roberts of Good Hope; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Jan. 15, at 4 p.m. at Good Hope Christian Church with the Rev. Morris Little and the Rev. Willis Lumpkin and the Rev. Joshua Roberts officiating. Interment followed at Good Hope Christian Church Cemetery.
January 17, 2010

David Harold Poss (Retired LTC U. S. Army)
Mr. David Harold Poss Retired LTC U.S. Army David Harold Poss (Retired LTC U. S. Army), 92, a long-time resident of Walton County, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Augusta. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Frances Ruby Poss of Augusta; sons and daughters-in-law, David H., II and Paula Poss of Martinez, Steven D. and Bette Poss of Newnan; daughter-in-law, Sue H. Poss of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Benjamin Poss and Angela of Asheville NC, Daniel Poss of Augusta, Laura Poss of Thomasville, Kathryn Poss and David M. Poss of Newnan; great grandchildren, Wiley and Ashley Poss of Ashville, NC. He was preceded in death by his son, the late Robert C. Poss of Greenville, SC. Retired after 27 years in the U.S. Army, Mr. Poss later retired from Amoco Chemicals., Monroe GA. He was an active member of the Monroe First Christian Church.
January 17, 2010

John L. (Buddy) Richardso
John L. (Buddy) Richardson John L. (Buddy) Richardson, age 85 of Jonesboro, formerly of Social Circle, died on Jan. 12, 2010. He was born in Social Circle on Oct. 28, 1924 to the late Phillip Richardson and the late Daisy Malcom Richardson. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Charlotte Jenkins of Jonesboro; daughters and son-in-law, Karlene Richardson of Social Circle, and Teresa and Willie Brooks of Social Circle; sons and daughter-in-law, Randall and Gelaine Richardson of Social Circle, Neil Richardson of Oxford, and Dennis Clayton of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Parham and the Rev. Gene Hammonds officiating. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 17, 2010
January 17, 2010

John Howard Whitley
John Howard Whitley John Howard Whitley, age 90, of Monroe, died on Jan. 8, 2010. He was born in Walton County on Sept. 1, 1919 to the late John Henry Whitley and the late Addie Allen Whitley. Surviving are: wife, Grace Smith Whitley of Monroe; sons and daughters in Law, Bill and Lucy Whitley of Winder, Jim and Brenda Whitley of Bogart, and Charles and Marluce Whitley of Monroe; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Jan. 10th Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Moon officiating. Interment followed at Westlawn Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010