Obituaries

Johnny Mathias Fearo
Johnny Mathias Fearon Johnny Mathias Fearon, age 65 of Monroe, passed away Nov. 13, 2009. Mr. Fearon was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Monroe. He was a member of the Lions Club of Loganville and the Georgia Chapter for the Blind. A ham radio operator, he was a member of the Gwinnett Amateur Radio Club. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. at Bible Baptist Church in Monroe with the Rev. Greg Butler officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1-3 PM before the service. Mr. Fearon is survived by his wife, Faye Cown Fearon of Monroe; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Melvin and Adrian Cown of Good Hope; nephews and wives, Dr. and Mrs. Mel Cown of Athens; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cown of Dawsonville; and several cousins. You may sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 823 E. Spring St., Monroe, GA 30655. (770) 267-2594. The Walton Tribune November 18, 2009
November 18, 2009

Ola Lee Barton
Ola Lee Barton Ola Lee Barton, age 85 of Monroe, died on Nov. 11, 2009. She was born in Newton County on Aug. 6, 1924 to the late Robert and Estelle McWaters. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late “Thad” Raymond Barton; and her great granddaughter, the late Haley Barton. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Laverne Shannon of Monroe, Brenda and Larry Murrell of Loganville; son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Linda Barton of Social Circle; sisters, Betty Waters of Cumming, Louise Moon of Hartwell, Joyce Edmondson of Good Hope; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Autry and the Rev. Andy Barton officiating. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune November 18, 2009
November 18, 2009

Judy McGaughey Byerly
Judy McGaughey Byerly Judy McGaughey Byerly, age 66 of Duluth, died on Nov. 11, 2009 at Peachtree Christian Hospice. She was born in Canton on May 22, 1943 to her loving, Christian parents, the late Paul and Grace McGaughey. Her father was a school teacher, and her mother was a homemaker. In her early years, her family moved to Monroe to farm and to raise cows and chickens. Her husband used to tease her about wearing Purina chicken feed sacks. Paul and Grace scraped up enough money to send Judy to Tift College. She finished at UGA with a Social Degree. Judy worked as a caseworker for Walton County and then went to Fulton County to work with the Dept. of Family and Children’s Services in Atlanta. She retired as a supervisor in 2001. She was married to her husband for 38 years. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Thomas Byerly of Duluth; sister, Mary Carnes of Monroe; and brother, Charles McGaughey of Monroe. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune November 18, 2009
November 18, 2009

Catherine Barnard
Catherine Barnard Catherine Barnard, age 58 of Monroe, died on Nov. 6, 2009. She was born in Savannah on Feb. 10, 1951 to the late Carl D. Welch and the late Florence Olema Long Welch. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Barnard of Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Natalie Barnard of Oxford; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Mell Cleaton of Monroe, Judith and Charles Johnson of Oxford, Marie and Ben Boland of Conyers. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, Nov.8, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Hope Community Fellowship, Loganville, GA with the Rev. Brent Ross officiating. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009

Donald Harrison
Donald Harrison Donald Harrison, age 73 of Monroe, died on Nov.3, 2009. He was born in Walton County on July 17, 1936 to the late William Hull Harrison and the late Sarah Arlene Dillard Harrison. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harrison of Monroe; son Donnie Harrison of Monroe; grandson, Daniel Harrison of Athens; sisters, Levie Cook of Bogart, Martha Heathcoe of Tampa, FL, Mary Weathington of Snellville; and brothers, Dillard Harrison of Monroe and Milton Harrison of Monroe. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Malcom officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune
November 11, 2009

Jean H. Weaver
Jean H. Weaver Jean H. Weaver died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Loganville, at the age of 89. She was born in Youngstown, OH on June 11, 1920 to Benjamin F. Harmony and Bertha M. Brown. Jean first attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Kent State University in Kent, OH. She went on to attain a Master of Arts degree in Hearing and Speech Therapy from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. For over 40 years, Jean was committed to teaching hearing impaired children at all grade levels in the Youngstown, OH school system. She was married 45 years to E. R. “Buck” Weaver, who passed away on Jan. 11, 2006. Jean and Buck lived in Canfield, OH nearly 25 years, and eventually retired to Hendersonville, NC in 1986. Jean was a world traveler and actively involved in gardening, photography, aviation, and the Lutheran church. She also served a number of years with the League of Women Voters. Jean is survived by her son Mark and his wife Elizabeth Weaver of Monroe, GA.
November 11, 2009

Karen Schwartz
Karen Schwartz Karen Schwartz of Lawrenceville passed away un expectedly due to medical complications. Her husband, Martin and her children Marren and Aaron survive her. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Marren and Aaron Schwartz (College Fund) c/o Wages and Sons. Karen will be truly missed by her family and friends and community. Wages and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. The Walton Tribune November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009

Linda T. Daniel
Linda T. Daniel Linda T. Daniel, age 62 of Monroe, died on Oct. 27, 2009. She was born in Pickens County on March 9, 1947 to the late Homer Tillery and the late Ruby Young Tillery. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late William “Buddy” Daniel. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Tillery of Monroe; sons, Roy Daniel of Monroe, Chris Tillery of Monroe; and sisters, Patricia Ann Ruark of Monroe, Betty Bunch of Claimont, Joyce Thompson of Conyers. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Craig Arrington officiating. Interment followed at Bostwick Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune November 4, 2009
November 4, 2009

Mr. Robert E. “Bob” O’Connor
Mr. Robert E. “Bob” O’Connor Mr. Robert E. “Bob” O’Connor, age 76 of Calhoun died Sunday, Nov. 1 in Gordon Health Care following several weeks of illness. Bob was born, Nov. 5, 1932 in Chicago, son of the late Edward B. O’Connor and Irene McGrath O’Connor. He was a retired public school teacher, coach, and principal. Much of his career was in the City of Calhoun School System. Later, Bob lived in Monroe for 22 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War era with service both in Korea and Germany. He was a member of the Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Bob is survived by his wife, Peggy Wood O’Connor; one son, Michael O’Connor of Atlanta; one daughter, Shelly Medders and her husband Brett of Calhoun; one sister, Geri Bembre of Punta Gorda, Florida; and two grandchildren. Memorial services were be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Father Louis Tonsmeier officiating. In addition to flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the local food bank, the V.A.C., or the charity of your choice On line condolences may be recorded at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com.
November 4, 2009

James Michael Adcock
James Michael Adock James Michael Adcock, 54 of Monroe, passed away on Oct. 16, 2009. His funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 20 at Union Chapel United Methodist Church. “Mike” as most peopel knew him was a huge part of the community and a friend to many. He was the best friend and love of his life, the most devoted son and brother, the happiest most fun loving Papa , and the best Daddy a daughter could ask for. After 30 years of owning his business, Mike changed careers and became a deputy for the Walton County Sheriff’s Department. He was dedicated to his new career and was in training at the law enforcement academy at the time of h is death. He was an outdorrs man who loved to hunt and fish. He also loved the sport of baseball and could talk for hours about the Braves. He adored his grandchildren and helped to coach his grandson’s little league baseball team. Those little guys loved “Coach Mike”. He was truly a great man and he will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him
October 28, 2009

Jerry Tillman
Jerry Tillman Jerry Tillman, age 82 of Monroe, passed away Oct. 21, 2009. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. Gene Acuff officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Paul Bryant, Don Moon, Harold Palmer, Lamar Palmer, John D. Tillman, Sr., Rodney Whitaker, Billy Ray Williams and John Richard Wilson. Mr. Tillman was a member of Mt. Vernon Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette L. Tillman; son, Jerome B. (Ronnie) Tillman, Jr. of Monroe; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Chuck Steele of Monroe; brother, Thomas B. (Dick) Tillman, Jr. of Sumter, S.C.; grandchildren, Hannah and Lawson Steele. Flowers are accepted or memorials can be made to: American Heart Association of Georgia, 1720 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, GA 30606 or Prospect United Methodist Church, 3371 Prospect Rd., Rutledge, GA 30663 or George Walton Academy, One Bulldog Dr., Monroe, GA 30655. 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
October 28, 2009

Joseph “Joe” C. Long
Joseph “Joe” C. Long Joseph “Joe” C. Long, 93, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at home. Born in Dooly County, GA, he was the son of the late Jeff Davis and Lassie McElroy Long. He owned Long Trailer and Body Service since 1948. For 45 years, he was a faithful member of Sanctuary Church, formerly Fair Heights Baptist, serving as deacon, elder, choir member, usher and on various committees. Gideon and staunch Republican, Joe supported numerous ministries and organizations throughout his life. His love of God, family and country was evident to all. He is survived by a sister, Eleanor L. Queen; and aunt, Hazel M. Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Crystal G. Long; a sister, Hilda L. Smith; and brothers, Harold, Carson and Alton Long. Memorials may be made to Sanctuary Church, 302 Parkins Mill Road, Greenville, SC 29607 or Faith Home, PO Box 39, Greenwood, SC 29648. The funeral service were held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, Greenville, SC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com. The Walton Tribune
October 25, 2009

Lollie Belle Chambers
Lollie Belle Chambers Lollie Belle Chambers, age 81 of Monroe, died on Oct. 19, 2009. She was born in Banks County on Sept. 25, 1928 to the late Ruth Beck Smith and the late Paul Smith. She was preceded in death by her sons, the late James Chambers, and the late Johnny Chambers; her daughter, the late Linda Johnston; and her grandson, the late Craig Link. She is survived by her husband, G.W. Chambers; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Pauline Chambers of Monroe, Jerry and Delores Chambers of Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law, Mozelle Link of Monroe, Patricia and Jimmy Perry of Monroe, Brenda Chambers of Monroe, Connie and Jimmy Malcom of Social Circle, Deborah and Greg Roberts of Monroe, Kathy Chambers of Monroe; sisters, Mildred Fleeman of Nicholson, Sarah Hill of Winterville; brother, Wallace Smith of Gastonia, NC; 25 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; and 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Malcom and the Rev. Joel Shadburn officiating. Interment followed at Hill Haven Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. The Walton Tribune
October 25, 2009

Hilda Needham Byrd
Hilda Needham Byrd Hilda Needham Byrd, age 53 of Walnut Grove passed away, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. Funeral Services were held 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Corinth Christian Church in Loganville with remains placed in state at 2:30 PM with Minister Don Hardison and Minister Lester Waters officiating. Burial in Corinth Memorial Gardens, Loganville. A member of Corinth Christian Church in Loganville, Mrs. Byrd was a 1974 Graduate of Loganville High School and a 1978 Graduate of Georgia College at Milledgeville with a Bachelor of Geriatric Care. She worked for Social Circle Nursing Home, Argiability through UGA, and Whiproorwill Organic Farms in Walton Grove. Mrs. Byrd was preceded in death by her parents, Sanders and Louise Head Needham and is survived by her husband of 23 years, Andy Byrd, Walnut Grove; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lewis and June Needham, Loganville; Jerry and Dorothy Needham, Monroe; Mack Needham, Larry and Bettie Needham, all of Covington; Phil and Joanne Needham, Eddie and Patsy Needham, Don and Teresa Needham, all of Loganville; sister: Sandra Needham, Oxford; Special Friend: Jamie Jo Gomez, McDonough; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
October 21, 2009

Mrs. Glenda Fillingim
Mrs. Glenda Fillingim Mrs. Glenda Fillingim, age 62 of Jersey, passed away Oct. 15, 2009. Funeral services were held at 3 PM Sunday, Oct. 18, at Jersey Holiness Church with the Rev. Lynn Head officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Penny Garmon of Oxford, Paula Smith of Loganville and Herman “Skeet” Fillingim, Jr. of Jersey; sister, Sandra Womack of Rossville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nephew, Michael Fillingim. 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 October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009

Ruth Perry Smith
Ruth Perry Smith Ruth Perry Smith, age 87 of Monroe, passed away Oct. 17, 2009. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Monday, Oct. 19, at the Monroe Church of God with the Revs. Wayne Durden, Ronald Wilson and Joey Grizzle officiating. Interment followed in Hill Haven Memory Gardens. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Monroe Church of God where she was part of the Cornerstone group. She was a very happy resident at Great Oaks of Monroe. She loved helping others and was loved by many. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Smith was married to Harry Perry until his death in 1987. She later married James Monroe Smith who passed away in 2008. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Lester Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Pat Perry, all of Monroe; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; special friend Harold Bone. 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 October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009

Sidney Ray Brown

October 21, 2009

Norma Jean Malcom
Norma Jean Malcom Norma Jean Malcom, age 74 of Monroe, passed away Oct. 12, 2009. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Malcom and Dr. Todd Ware officiating. Interment followed in Malcom Cemetery. Mrs. Malcom was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert F. Malcom, Sr. and her sister, Donnie Sue House. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert F. and Pat Malcom, Jr. of Monroe; Mitch and Julie Malcom of Monroe; sisters, Ruth Evelyn “Tommie” Ford of Covington; Juanita “Nita” Jones of Smyrna; grandchildren, Stephen Malcom, Joanna Malcom and Ian Malcom; several nieces and nephews. Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to: Relay for Life, c/o Monroe First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 351, Monroe, GA 30655. 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
October 18, 2009

Richard “Dick” Rupert
Richard “Dick” Rupert, 68, died Oct. 10, 2009. Mr. Rupert retired from AT&T, and moved to Winder from Between, Georgia in 1995 to be closer to his grandchildren. Mr. Rupert was a member of the NRA, Cherokee Gun Club, The Sons of Confederate Veterans and the First United Methodist Church of Winder. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He loved shooting, hunting, studying history and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Janie; four sons, Rick, Mike, Chad and Greg; and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Thomas and John; as well as three sisters, Ladora Rupert, Mary Varnum and Sarah Brennan. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Winder with Pastor Terry Tippens officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com The Walton Tribune
October 14, 2009

Donald Lee Schussler
Donald Lee Schussler Donald Lee Schussler of Loganville, died on Oct.1, 2009 at Embracing Hospice Care in Snellville. Born on Feb. 9, 1926 in Washington, PA to Harry and Laura Schussler, he served in the army during WWII and married Wanda Mae Littell in 1946. Together, they raised two children, James and Karen. Don worked for Crucible Steel in Midland, PA for many years before relocating to Haines City, FL in 1984. While there, he held several positions, including school bus driver and the Service Manager for Montgomery Air.
October 7, 2009