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Charlotte Smay - November 26, 1935 - April 23, 2024

Departed: 04/23/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Charlotte Gerken Smay, 88, of Braselton, GA, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Mrs. Smay has been cremated and no service is scheduled at this time. Share memories of Charlotte at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Troy Scoggins - April 26, 1942 - April 20, 2024

Departed: 04/20/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Troy E. Scoggins, 81, of Dawsonville, GA, died Saturday, April 20, 2024. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 12 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 5 PM – 7 PM at the funeral home.

Troy was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Mullinax Scoggins. He is survived by his children, Tina Kelley (Marcus) of Gainesville, Bradley Scoggins (Ashley) of Canton, Joy Thompson (Kevin) of Ballground; grandchildren, Conner Lowell, Brody Hudson Kelley, Justin Thompson, Amber Chadwick; 2 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.

Troy was born in Roswell, GA and was a lifelong resident of the metro area. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Troy loved working in his yard, especially with his lawnmower. Above all Troy loved his family and spending time with them and he will be greatly missed. Share memories of Troy at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Carl Terry Kirk - May 10, 1942 - April 20, 2024

Departed: 04/20/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Carl Terry Kirk, 81, of Suwanee, GA, died Saturday, April 20, 2024. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 3:00 PM on the same day as the funeral service.

Terry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Johnetta Barker Kirk of Suwanee; daughters, Cindria Brado of Rock Hill, SC; Lisa Gabriel (Jeff) of Braselton, GA; Heather Motise (Sean) of Buford, GA; and Joanna Dotson (Josh) of Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Ryan Kirk (Tabatha), Adam Brado, Mark Brado (Lindsay), Joseph Gabriel (Haley), Olivia Gabriel, Peter Gabriel (Sarah Ashley), Samuel Dotson; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Terry was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 10, 1942, and relocated to Georgia in 1971, moving to Suwanee in 1994. He retired from General Motors in Doraville as a tool-and-die maker after 34 years of service. Terry enjoyed music, singing in the church choir, and watching the Atlanta Falcons. He loved his family deeply and always kept us laughing with his sense of humor. He leaves a legacy of faith as a devout follower of Jesus Christ. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share Memories of Carl at hamiltonmillchapel.com

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Rachel Clark - February 29, 1996 - April 19, 2024

Departed: 04/19/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Rachel Sarah Lynn Clark, 28, of Buford, GA, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 19, 2024. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Dr. Dave Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, April 26, 2024 from 4 PM – 8 PM at the funeral home.

Rachel is survived by her mother, Robin Geary (Randy) of Hoschton; father, Jimmy Clark (Erin) of Dacula; brother, Ryan Clark of Norcross; step brothers and sisters, Heather Hawthorne (Jamie) of Hoschton, Christy Gladen (John) of Braselton, Nick Geary (Brittany) of Hoschton, Anissa Roberts of Dacula, Angel Fuller of Charlotte, NC, Aaron Roberts (Becca) of Salt Lake City, UT; grandparents, Susan and Jim Chapman of Townville, SC, Sue and Lee Geary of Sautee, GA; step grandparents, Daryl and Mary Lung of Navarre, FL; great aunt, Dorothy Young of Bridgewater, NJ; Aunts: Debra Castle (Bobby), Becca Harris (David), Jamie Sneed (Shane), Ginger Terry; Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Rachel was born in Tucker, GA and was a lifelong resident of the metro Atlanta area. She graduated from Mill Creek High School, Class of 2014. Rachel was a competition cheerleader, played softball and sang in the chorus and performed in Show Choir. Her love for singing was unmeasurable. She was a server at Bubba’s 33 and a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church. Share memories of Rachel at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Dan Reed - April 16, 1933 - April 19, 2024

Departed: 04/19/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: William Daniel “Dan” Reed, 91, of Buford, GA, died Friday, April 19, 2024. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Pastor Stephen Fountain, Rev. Jon Reed and Rev. Josh Reed will officiate. Interment will follow at Historic Friendship Cemetery, Buford. The family will receive friends Monday, April 22, 2024, from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at the funeral home. Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Buford Children’s Ministry, 4550 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford, GA 30518

Dan is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Linda Beacham Reed of Buford; son, Scott Reed (Silvia) of Gainesville; daughter, Danalyn Reckner (Bill) of Hoschton; grandchildren, Beth Reed of Lawrenceville, Tiffany Reed of Pensacola, FL, Fernando Castillo of Gainesville, Derek Beacham (Crystal) of Statham; great grandchildren, Rhiannon, Declan, Levi, Angel, Jade; brothers, Garrett Reed of Buford, Stanley Reed (Sandra) of Buford; brother-in-law, Darroll Freeman of Cedartown; sister-in-law, Sheila Reed of Buford; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family and many friends. Special thanks to the caregivers of Open Arms and Loving Hands Private Home Care who cared for him since December. Dan was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Larry Beacham; parents, W.E. and Mollie Garrett Reed; sister, Virginia Freeman; brother, James Reed; sister-in-law, Reba Reed; mother in- law and father in-law, Agnes and Virgil Beacham.

Dan was born in Buford, GA and was a lifelong resident of Buford and the Friendship Community. He was a 1950 graduate of Buford High School and was a member of First Baptist Church Buford. Dan retired from Mason Dixon Truck Lines and worked for 38 years with his brothers at Reed’s Building Supply. Dan enjoyed watching sports, especially the Braves, GA Tech football and his Buford Wolves. Dan and his humor and wit among family and friends will be missed so much. Share memories of Dan at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Kim Mincey - April 27, 1963 - April 18, 2024

Departed: 04/18/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Kim Denise Mincey of Buford, Georgia, passed away on April 18, 2024 following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Jason; their daughters, Margaret and Mackenzie Mincey of Buford; her brother, Richard Mathis, Jr. of Cartersville, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Kim was preceded in death by her father, Richard Mathis, Sr.; her mother, Barbara Ann Mathis; and her beloved grandmother, Kate “Mimi” Carver.

Kim was born April 27, 1963 at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. She was raised in Austell, spending her childhood summers either at her grandmother’s house or getting her money’s worth out of her season pass to Six Flags Over Georgia. She stayed in contact regularly with many of her childhood friends, especially her fellow Class of 1981 graduates of South Cobb High School. While she spent virtually her whole life in Atlanta’s suburbs, Kim always saw herself as a country girl, largely due to her grandmother’s influence. Some of the things she loved, in no particular order: being out in the sun, cornbread and buttermilk, tomato and mayonnaise sandwiches, Coca-Cola, Rod Stewart, attending K-pop concerts with her daughters, and watching true crime documentaries.

But her first and second loves were God and her family. Kim was a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, and she had a deep and abiding faith in Jesus. She loved her husband and daughters more than anything else in the world. She was a “Mama Bear” in the truest sense, ready to go to any length to protect and to defend her girls – even though her over-protectiveness could frustrate them at times. She was the best wife and mother that her family could have ever dreamed of having. Our hearts are broken as we try to grasp the fact that she is gone, but we rejoice that she is now in the presence of the Lord, reunited with so many loved ones and friends who preceded her in death. We know that we will see her again one day. A celebration of life service will be held at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 28. The family requests that those who wish to remember Kim with a gift do so by making a donation to Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church – General Budget Fund. Donate online at https://hmumc.org/give, or mail a check to: Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church PO Box 1229 Dacula, GA 30019 Share memories of Kim at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Don Braswell - February 23, 1942 - April 16, 2024

Departed: 04/16/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Donald C. Braswell of Buford, Georgia, died on April 16, 2024, after a six-month battle with heart problems and complications from Parkinson’s. The memorial service will be at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel from 4 – 5 PM on Sunday, May 5, 2024 with visitation prior from 3 – PM. Pastor Jeff Crook is officiating. Interment will follow on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3 PM at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA with military honors.

He was born in Lakeland, Fl and raised in Macon, Georgia. He was an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Lanier High School for Boys. Additionally, he was a graduate of both the University of Georgia and Georgia State University, he was employed by the Coca-Cola Company for 22 years before taking an early retirement in 1988. He was a founding partner and worked for The Learning Curve Training Group for over 27 years. He had provided consulting and instruction to over 19,000 students prior to his retirement in 2018.

Don was commissioned into the United States Army and served on active duty and in the reserves for over 30 years. He had retired with the rank of Colonel. He was a life-member of the Reserve Officers Association, the Disabled American Veterans, and the National Rifle Association. He was an active member of the Christ Place Baptist Church near his home in Buford, GA and attended the Lanier Griffith Bible Fellowship.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Braswell; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Donna Braswell and grandchildren Sarah, Clay, and Everett Braswell of Suwanee Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Courtney and Martha Braswell, and grandchild Ethan Braswell of Stone Mountain, Ga; Stepchildren, Jack and wife Susan Gann, Dacula, GA; John Gann and wife Cathy of Powder Springs, GA; Sarah Wise and husband Chris of Ormond Beach, Florida. Step grandchildren include Jackson Gann; Lauren Roberts and husband Rob; Rachel Stanley and husband Andrew; Kailey Euceda and husband Louis; Jaylin Gann; Marlena Gann; Madeline Gann; Evan Maimone; Lylah Wise; Jayda Victor and husband Oli; and seven step great grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Clay and Sara Braswell of Macon, Georgia and two sisters: Infant Carolyn and Beverly Jean Braswell and husband Charlie Wolfe and Stepson Jason Gann.

Don and his wife Laura loved to travel and had been to all 50 States and 14 foreign countries. Don also loved the yearly fishing trips with his sons at various locations in the US. He particularly liked Alaska and went as often as possible. One of his favorite travel activities was to fish for "Kings' on the Ninilchik River outside of Homer Alaska.

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Richard F. Chase - February 17, 1937 - April 16, 2024

Departed: 04/16/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Richard F. Chase, 87, of Dacula, GA, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Pastor Danny Newbern will officiate. Share memories of Richard at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Ya-Hui Chi - January 01, 1973 - April 15, 2024

Departed: 04/15/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Ya-Hui Chi, 51, of Dacula, GA, died Monday, April 15, 2024. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10 AM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Share memories of Ya-Hui at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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David Sotkin - February 01, 1969 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: David M. Sotkin, 55, of Lawrenceville, GA, died Saturday, April 13, 2024. Mr. Sotkin has been cremated and no service is scheduled at this time. Share memories of David at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Pyra J. Cooper - October 14, 1982 - April 09, 2024

Departed: 04/09/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Our dear brother, Pyra J. Cooper, 41, of Buford, GA was called to rest in our Savior’s arms on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Pyra blessed this world with his presence on October 14th,1982, when he was born into the arms of Bobby J. Cooper and Lamarr Gloria Brown.

Pyra is survived by his daughters, Zariyah Cooper and Kyra Cooper; Brothers, Robert T. Cooper, Kalaeb G. Brown; Sisters, Janice Weatherspoon, Jean Winfield, Quenna Cooper, Monica Cooper, Helena Reed, Lisa Brown, Sakeenah Cooper-Serrano, & Afrikeena Cooper; Aunt, Jacquelyn Welch; Uncle, Kenneth Hammonds; and a host of Nieces, Nephews & Cousins.

Our beloved Pyra was a man known for his infectious laughter, his radiant smile, his kind heart, and his unwavering willingness to give to others. Pyra touched the lives of all who knew him with his warmth and generosity.

One of the most beautiful things about Pyra was his laughter - a laughter that could light up a room and lift the spirits of those around him. His smile was a reflection of the joy and love that he carried in his heart, a beacon of positivity that brightened even the darkest of days.

Pyra's kindness knew no bounds. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, offer words of comfort, and share whatever he had with those in need. His selflessness and compassion were truly inspiring, and his acts of generosity left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him.

But above all, Pyra's greatest love was reserved for his children and his family. He cherished every moment spent with his loved ones.

As we bid farewell let us remember him not with tears of sadness, but with smiles of gratitude for having known such a loving individual. His laughter, his smile, his kindness, and his love will live on in our memories and in the hearts of all who were touched by his presence.

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Ann Jones Millwood - February 02, 1936 - April 03, 2024

Departed: 04/03/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Ann Jones Millwood, 88, of Braselton, GA, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Funeral service will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11 AM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Rev. Greg Millwood, Rev. Rodney Peavy, and Chaplin Laura Davis will officiate. Interment will follow At Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 2 PM – 4 PM and 6 PM – 8 PM at the funeral home.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Millwood; parents, Agnes & Glenn C. Jones; brothers-in-law, Leslie McGuire, and Grady Peavy. She is survived by her son, Greg Millwood and wife Patricia of Buford; grandchildren, Caleb Millwood, Annelise Millwood, Clifton Millwood, Mark Millwood, Bryson Millwood, and Grace Millwood; sisters, Norma McGuire of Commerce, Shirley Akins of Bogart, Glenda Peavy of Flowery Branch; brother, Harry Jones and wife Delores of Gafney, SC; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ann was born in Lawrenceville, GA and was a lifelong resident of the metro Atlanta area. She was retired from the Hall County Board of Education where she worked as a bookkeeper and was a member of First Baptist Church Flowery Branch. Share memories of Ann at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Gary King - October 07, 1952 - March 27, 2024

Departed: 03/27/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Gary King went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 27, 2024. A warrior throughout his life, Gary was 71 years old. Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Pastor Danny Newbern will officiate. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford. The family will receive friends Monday, April 1, 2024 from 4 – 8 pm at the funeral home.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Glenn King, mother, Jaynell Wills King, sister, Sheri Pirkle and brother, Kim King. He is survived by many loving individuals including his wife of 49 years, Marion Nance King, daughter and son in-law, Tiffany and Shannen Williamson, daughter and son in-law, Tonya and Steve McWright, son and daughter in-law, Nathan and Laura King. Grandchildren, Grace Williamson, Jaden Kangas (Nolan), Amelia Williamson, Meredith Williamson, Noah King, Leila King, Solara Brown, Luke McWright, Truitt King, Lainey King and great grandchildren Malachi Williamson and Kovah Kangas. As well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gary was a 1970 graduate of Buford High School. He worked as a cabinetmaker for 30 years then retired with 21 years of service from the City of Buford. Gary was an avid Falcons fan (through the good and the bad) and in his prime loved to hunt and fish. Gary’s greatest joy was his kids and grandkids and his dog Rocky. He had a love for his community and kids and spent over 10 years coaching baseball, softball and basketball. Gary never met a stranger and would do anything for his friends, family, and community. He loved to make everyone around him laugh and always had a few words of wisdom to share. Gary, husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, coach, you will be greatly missed. Share memories of Gary at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Charles Simpson - August 14, 1932 - March 19, 2024

Departed: 03/19/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Charles Calvin Simpson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1932 to Harrison C. Simpson and Iris Foster Simpson and was the youngest of nine children. He spent his childhood in Atlanta, GA, where he attended Fulton County High School. After high school, Charles entered the United States Navy as a Seaman Apprentice and ultimately served his country as an Aviation Ordnanceman from 1951 to 1953, where he earned a National Defense Service Medal.

Following his service, he was a grocer with Simpson’s Food Town, which was started by his brother, Paul Simpson. Charles helped revolutionize and modernize the meat department, and Simpson’s Food Town quickly became a fixture in the community. Following this, he became a Manager of the Glenco Store in Decatur, GA. He later became a real estate broker, starting Charles Simpson & Associates where he trained many new agents. He pioneered the concept of home trading and is a past President and Board Member of the DeKalb Board of Realtors.

On August 9, 1952, Charles married the love of his life, Mary Jane Burks. They spent 68 years together, enjoying a life well lived. They started their mornings together reading the paper and laughing at the day’s comics. He and Mary Jane also hosted many board and card game nights for their friends who also were their lifelong travel partners, exploring locations like Hawaii, London, and Canada. Later in life, the two spent their free time volunteering together at the local hospital and participating in a walking club. Charles also stayed very active and was a runner well into his 70s. Charles was very dedicated to his churches, White Oak Hills Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Conyers, and 12Stone Community Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher and small group leader. He had an avid love for baseball and was a little league baseball coach for many years, though his favorite tenure was as pitching coach for his grandsons, Chris and Jordan. In retirement, he could be found on the golf course or cheering on the Braves, the Falcons, and the Bulldogs -- he certainly was not a fair weather fan! He spent his final years at Sunrise Senior Living where he made lots of new friends and was dubbed “Mr. Wait A Minute” from his friends and caretakers. He would not let the dessert tray pass him by!

Charles is survived by his son, Gary Simpson, his “Sweetheart” daughter-in-law Cindy Simpson, his grandsons Jordan Simpson (Elizabeth Simpson) and Chris Redmon (Philicia and Brannon McCurley), and Marge Simpson (widow of Rod and mother of Kurt Simpson), as well as extended family members and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, their sons Michael and Rod, and grandson Kurt.

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Yoon Se Lee - August 11, 1941 - March 18, 2024

Departed: 03/18/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Yoon Se Lee, 82, of Lawrenceville, GA, died Monday, March 18, 2024. Mr. Lee has been cremated and no service is scheduled at this time. Share memories of Yoon at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Bob Kopp - January 15, 1928 - March 08, 2024

Departed: 03/08/2024 (Buford)

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Harold Blocker - April 11, 1926 - March 07, 2024

Departed: 03/07/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Harold Glenn Blocker, 97, of Buford, GA, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. Mr. Blocker has been cremated and no service is scheduled at this time. Mr. Blocker was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Share memories of Harold at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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John Dodd - September 30, 1943 - March 04, 2024

Departed: 03/04/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: John F. Dodd, 80, of Dacula, GA, died Monday, March 4, 2024. Mr. Dodd has been cremated and no service is scheduled at this time. John is survived by his spouse and other family members. Share memories of John at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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James Oliver - December 19, 1930 - February 29, 2024

Departed: 02/29/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: James Eulis Oliver, 93, of Buford, GA, died Thursday, February 29, 2024. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 4, 2024 at 2 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Rev. Frankie Southerland will officiate. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, March 4, 2024 from 12 PM – 2 PM at the funeral service. James is survived by his wife, Della Oliver of Buford; daughters, Charlotte White (James) of Winder, and Freda Oliver of Buford; grandson, Nicholas White of Buford. James was born in Ellijay, GA and was a lifelong resident of North Georgia area. James was retired from General Motors and was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Gravel Springs Baptist Church. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of James at hamiltonmillchapel.com

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Peter Bardoul - January 02, 1935 - February 28, 2024

Departed: 02/28/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Peter William Bardoul, also known as “Piet”, passed away on February 28, 2024 at the age of 89. He was the 2nd oldest of 10 siblings, born to the late Johannes Wilhelmus Gerardus Bardoul & Paula Francisca Maria Loffeld-Bardoul.

He served in the Dutch Army from 1953-1956 (and during this time he met his beautiful wife Suzanne); the US Army from 1956-1959 where he was a Rifle Marksman, 1st Class Gunner, Expert Submachine Gun and Sharpshooter; the Georgia Army National Guard from 1974-1995; and the Georgia Defense Force from 1996-2009 where he attained the rank of Command Sergeant Major.

Peter was captivated by the Armed Forces ever since the US Army liberated his hometown in The Netherlands when he was a 10yr old boy. He was instrumental in organizing a trip in 1985 of WW II veterans revisiting where they served our country fighting in Holland and Germany.

Throughout Peter’s career, he worked in the Financial Services Industry with Sun Life of Canada. He loved taking personalized care of all his clients.

Peter always had a smile on his face and had the unique ability to make others laugh. He knew how to light up a room (even in his last days in the hospital). He was a compassionate man who was always willing to serve others.

He loved to travel and spend time with family. And he loved dancing. He was a youth soccer coach, a leader in the Boy Scouts and played Sinter Klaas many years at St. Pius High School. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a founding member of The Atlanta Holland Club.

Peter was a wonderful husband and father. He taught his family the value in a good, honest day’s work.

Peter is survived by Suzanne his wife of 65yrs. Their daughter Patricia Mills predeceased him. He is survived by sons Gary, Raymond (& Monie) and Jean-Pierre (& Susann), 11 Grandkids and 4 Great Grandkids.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Rd. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 on March 6, 2024 @ 1PM. A reception will follow at the church. (A live stream link will be provided as well). Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Peter at hamiltonmillcjapel.com

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Anita Carter - March 14, 1953 - February 28, 2024

Departed: 02/28/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Anita Huffine Carter, 70, of Lilburn, GA, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 3 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Pastor Danny Newbern will officiate. Interment will follow at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 12 PM – 3 PM at the funeral home.

Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel B. Carter, and daughter Heather Baltimore. She is survived by her daughter Christa Watson of Cumming, GA; son-in-law, Trevor Baltimore of Sugar Hill, GA; 5 grandchildren, Eva Watson, Carter Henderson, Logan Watson, Zoey Watson, Xavier Baltimore; sister, Patsy Miller (Gary) of Cookeville, TN.

Anita was born in Madison, TN and had lived in the metro Atlanta area for the last 47 years. She retired from Travelers Insurance as an insurance adjuster and was very active in Mountain Park First Baptist Church. Anita was a loving mother and grandmother, and her sweet spirit will be missed by her family and friends. Share memories of Anita at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Wil Schulze - March 26, 1985 - February 24, 2024

Departed: 02/24/2024 (Buford)

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William Henry Schulze, 38, of Buford, GA passed away on February 24, 2024. Beloved husband of Danielle Schulze. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Blakely Skye Holliday, his son Sylas James, and twin daughters Keaton Mae and Payton Rose, his parents Skip and Candy, brother Scott, Grandfather Wiley and his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A resident of Buford, Wil attended Chattahoochee High School and the University of Georgia. At Chattahoochee High School, Wil was an attackman on the varsity lacrosse team that competed in the State Championship game. Lacrosse was one of his passions and joy. During his time at the University of Georgia Wil excelled with academics and had a 3.4 GPA.

Wil worked at Northstar Tree Service company with his long-time friend and owner Jason Shwiller. As the Sales Manager, Wil advanced the company sales to record highs and loved the business. Wil later branched out as an independent Tree Service Broker with the same level of success. Wil developed a trusting relationship within the tree service industry and was extremely loyal to his customers and co-workers.

Wil loved refurbishing tree service equipment, lacrosse, reading, and his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, wonderful son, and a great brother. His family was his whole life and he loved them dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel and Gardens, 3481 Hamilton Mill Road in Buford. The gathering will start at 1pm with the memorial service to follow at 2pm. Memorial donations in the memory of Wil can be made to MARR Addiction Treatment Centers, 2815 Clearview Place, Atlanta, Georgia 30340. Share memories of Wil at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Marjorie Poy - March 16, 1931 - February 19, 2024

Departed: 02/19/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: On February 19, 2024, Marjorie Angela Poy (Chen) went home to be with her heavenly Father. She was born in Jamaica on March 16th, 1931 and was to be the eldest of six siblings. Although she was born in Jamaica, she spent most of her growing up years in China living with her grandmother. There she lived a colorful and widely varied life which included such incidences as seeing a tiger in the wild just outside her house and bandits stealing a water buffalo from the village. She had fond memories of her grandmother and her village as well as terrifying ones of surviving and witnessing Japanese soldiers torturing villagers and ransacking houses. She always had many stories to tell of her life there and she was excellent at telling them as vividly as though they had happened yesterday. She spoke several dialects of Chinese fluently and always slipped back into her native tongue in moments of excitement or emotion. She was sent to Hong Kong to become a nurse but rather than complete that training she found herself headed back to Jamaica at the age of 18, fleeing a communist takeover.

Back in Jamaica Marjorie worked in her father’s store while learning a new language, culture and even currency assisted by the patient teaching of her brother, Karl. It was here that she began a long-distance correspondence with Robert Poy, who eventually came to Jamaica and married her. With Robert she traveled to California where she once again began to learn a new culture. Robert and Marjorie moved back and forth from New York to California several times. They had three sons, Andrew, Benson and Corwin (Joe) all within a 4-year time span and she was immensely proud to be “A, B, C’s mother.” When she was in labor with Benson, she had to walk several blocks through a New York City snowstorm in order to reach the hospital where she would deliver him. She worked for several years at Alexander’s department store where she was known for her good-nature and industriousness. After Benson was married, she and Robert moved from New York to Atlanta, GA to be closer to family. Later she was joined in Atlanta by her brother, Trevor with whom she lived for many years. There she was a doting and busy grandmother.

Marjorie had a strong and vivacious personality that belied her small frame and a smile that lit up her whole face. She was always a beautiful and elegant woman, and her hands were always busy doing something—cooking, cleaning or creating. She was able to craft gorgeous dresses for herself and her granddaughter without any patterns and she could knit, crochet and embroider beautifully. Although sometimes serving as sous chef to her husband, she was also an excellent cook in her own right and made the fluffiest bao every Chinese New Year as well as delicious dumplings. She always drank hot tea even in the hottest Georgia weather and often insisted that whoever she was with do so as well. Marjorie believed in doing everything quickly and efficiently—whether it was washing up, ironing or just walking. She could often be seen smiling innocently while beating everyone at Mahjong or dominoes. Nothing was more important to her than her family who she served with every ounce of her being. She was an amazingly resilient and tenacious woman who withstood many changes and struggles. She will be remembered for her strength of character, her bravery and her strong love.

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Ebosetalese Faithful Ohunyon - October 06, 2001 - February 18, 2024

Departed: 02/18/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Ebosetalese Faithful Ohunyon, 22, of Loganville, GA, died suddenly Sunday, February 18, 2024. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11 AM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Pastor Bryan Woodson will officiate. Interment will follow at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. Share memories of Faithful at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Marjorie Garbinsky - September 08, 1943 - February 15, 2024

Departed: 02/15/2024 (Buford)

Obituary Preview: Marjorie Wagner Garbinsky, 80, of Dacula, GA, died Thursday, February 15, 2024. Mrs. Garbinsky has been cremated and no service is scheduled at this time. Share memories of Marjorie at hamiltonmillchapel.com Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924

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Personalized Funeral Services

At Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel & Gardens, every funeral service is carefully crafted to reflect the personality, interests, and spirit of the individual being honored. The funeral home's experienced staff works closely with families to understand their needs and preferences, incorporating personal touches and meaningful elements into the service. From favorite songs and flowers to special mementos and rituals, every detail is carefully considered to create a truly unique and memorable experience.

Cremation Options and Memorialization

In addition to traditional funeral services, Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel & Gardens also offers a range of cremation options, including direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, and private family viewing. The funeral home's knowledgeable staff can guide families through the cremation process, ensuring that their loved one is treated with dignity and respect. Furthermore, the funeral home provides a variety of memorialization options, including urns, monuments, and keepsakes, allowing families to cherish their loved one's memory for generations to come.

Pre-Planning and Advanced Planning

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A Commitment to Excellence and Quality

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel & Gardens is dedicated to providing exceptional service quality, earning numerous accolades and recognition within the industry. The funeral home's commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of their operations, from their state-of-the-art facilities to their highly trained staff. Families can trust that they will receive compassionate care, attention to detail, and unparalleled professionalism when entrusting their loved one to Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel & Gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their surviving family members, funeral or memorial service arrangements, and any charitable donations in lieu of flowers.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a lasting tribute to the deceased, preserving their memory and legacy for generations to come.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, an obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased, although it can also be written by a funeral home or obituary writer. The writer should aim to capture the essence of the person's life, highlighting their accomplishments, interests, and personality traits.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A good obituary should include the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service (if applicable), hobbies, interests, and surviving family members. It may also include details about their funeral or memorial service arrangements.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise yet informative, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can help personalize the tribute and make it more engaging for readers.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

Contact the newspaper or online platform directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some may have online forms or email addresses for submissions, while others may require you to visit their office in person.

Is there a cost associated with publishing an obituary?

Yes, most newspapers and online platforms charge a fee for publishing an obituary. The cost varies depending on the publication and the length of the obituary. Some funeral homes may also offer obituary writing and publication services as part of their packages.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly popular for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This allows you to have control over how you're remembered and can be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on your life's accomplishments and experiences.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

If you're struggling to write an obituary or need guidance, consider consulting with a funeral home or professional obituary writer. They can help you gather information and craft a fitting tribute to your loved one.

How do I ensure accuracy in an obituary?

To ensure accuracy, double-check all information before submitting the obituary. Verify dates, names, and spellings to avoid errors that could cause confusion or distress for family and friends.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, yes. If you notice errors or omissions in the published obituary, contact the publication or online platform immediately to request corrections. However, some publications may have strict deadlines or policies that prevent changes after publication.

What if I want to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers or platforms?

You can submit the same obituary to multiple publications or platforms, but be aware that each may have different formatting requirements and fees. You may need to adapt the content slightly to fit each platform's guidelines.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary should reflect the personality and spirit of the deceased. Including humorous stories or personal anecdotes can help bring comfort and smiles to those reading it.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues related to the deceased's life or death (e.g., suicide or addiction), it's essential to approach these topics with compassion and tact. Consider consulting with family members or a professional writer for guidance on how to address these topics appropriately.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes! Quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with the deceased's personality or reflects their values and passions.

What if I'm dealing with a complex family situation (e.g., divorce, estrangement)?

In situations where family dynamics are complicated, it's essential to prioritize sensitivity and respect when writing the obituary. Consider consulting with other family members or a professional writer to ensure that all parties are represented fairly and respectfully.

Can I include charitable donation information in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers. This allows friends and loved ones to honor the deceased by supporting a cause close to their heart.

How do I preserve an online obituary for future reference?

Many online platforms provide options for saving or printing copies of published obituaries. You can also save a digital copy on your computer or cloud storage service for future reference.

What if I need help finding resources for writing an obituary?

Contact local funeral homes, libraries, or genealogical societies for assistance with research and writing resources. Online platforms like Legacy.com or Obituaries.com often provide templates and guides as well.

Can I republish an old obituary from years ago?

If you have access to an old printed copy of the obituary or find it archived online, you can republish it on modern platforms like social media or online memorials. Be sure to verify accuracy and obtain necessary permissions before republication.

How do I create a lasting tribute beyond the initial publication of an obituary?

Create a memorial page on social media or online platforms like Legacy.com; plant trees or dedicate benches in memory of your loved one; establish scholarships or charitable funds; or organize annual events or fundraisers in their honor.