Funeral Notices & Memorials

RIDDLE, DONALD DAVID, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Ashville, NC. David's wishes were to not have an obituary or funeral. David is survived by two grown children and his sister Barbara Riddle Ramsey ('63). He is also survived by his wife, Susan. David had beaten throat cancer twice over recent years but his passing was due to complications from a fall he had taken. He apparently fought for 9 days before his passing. Many of David's classmates and friends will miss him dearly. (Click HERE)

MUDD, RICHARD "PUD" NEAL age 76, of White, GA passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Pud grew up in Winter Park, Florida and graduated from Winter Park High School, Class of 1961. He was a graduate of Florida State University with a Business Degree. He retired from Shell Oil Company at the age of 49. A "Celebration of Life" is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 4:00 PM, at Williamson Brothers Barbecue, 1600 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA. Preceded in death by: Daughter: Alexa Rae Mudd, Parents and Sister, Helen Kissinger Survivors include: Wife - Carol Ann Mudd; Daughter - Shawna Peterson - Grand Daughter - Gabrielle Peterson; Grand Daughter - Miranda Peterson; Nieces - Patricia, Nelia and Lydia In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter, 1015 Univeter Road, Canton, Ga. 30115, or the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115, K-9 Unit. When donating to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, K-9 Unit, please indicate on your donation that it is for the K-9 Unit.

SHELTON, KENNETH DARRELL born September 28, 1934 in Mannford, Oklahoma passed away June 19, 2018 at 83 years of age. Survived by his wife Loretta Kay Dirst, he was also survived by his children Randy Shelton & Wife, Pam - Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rickey Shelton & Wife, Cindy - Claremore, Oklahoma, Penney Smith & Husband, Wayne - Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Tim Brown & Wife, Eileen - Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Melissa Hallemeier & Husband, Gary - Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He left 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous other living relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Effie Shelton; his son, Stephen Duane Shelton; two brothers; and three sisters. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army from September, 1957 until September, 1959. He was a Heat Exchange Welder. He married his lovely wife, Loretta Kay Dirst, on April 29, 1977, in Miami, Oklahoma. He was affiliated with the Faith & Wisdom Full Gospel Church. Kenneth loved hunting, playing guitar, and his dogs.

SCHRAM, EUGENE CHARLES 'CHIP' died peacefully at his home on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. The son of Eugene Charles Schram Jr. and Grace Carrington Schram, Chip was born on Feb. 2, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He grew up in Winter Park, Fla., where he attended Winter Park High School and graduated in the class of 1961. He was active in many extra-curricular activities, including Boy Scouts. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and he modeled his life on the scouting precepts of duty to God and country, service to others, and keeping physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Chip enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1961, and during his 30-year career he served at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, La.; Wake Island; Southeast Asia; MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.; Ent Air Force Base in Colorado Springs; Roswell International Airport in Roswell, N.M.; Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas; Air Forces Iceland in Keflavik, Iceland; Langley Air Force Base in Hampton; Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County; Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas; and Allied Forces South in Naples, Italy. In 1971, he married Judy Griffin, and he earned a BS degree from the University of Tampa and later a Master of Public Administration degree from Texas Christian University. He attained the rank of major as a Security Forces officer, having commanded several units, the largest of which was 880 strong. After Chip’s retirement from the Air Force in 1991, he and Judy made their home in Lexington. They joined Grace Episcopal Church, and Chip began actively contributing to the community. He was a member of Lexington Sunrise Rotary; the Military Officers Association, also serving as vice president; Habitat for Humanity, also serving on the finance committee; the Fraternal Order of Police, Chapter 31;Lexington Police Foundation, also serving as board member; the Hospice Hustle Committee; and the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Association, Eagle Chapter. He became more active in scouting, volunteering in many significant ways, including as district chairman for the Southern District, Stonewall Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). He was employed for several years by the BSA as the district executive for Bath, Allegany and Rockbridge County. He was inducted into the Vigil Honor Order of the Arrow, and he received the Silver Beaver Award in 2017. Chip is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy Griffin Schram; his two sons, Charles Michael Schram and wife Brandy, of Coconut Creek, Fla., and Mark Peter Schram and wife LeAnne of Dripping Springs, Texas; four grandchildren, Bethany and Kenyon Schram, and Lauren and Marshal Schram; sister Gretchen Schram Beck and her husband Jeff of Elgin, Illinois; nieces Carrington Abernathy and Whitney Beck; goddaughter Cary Hastings and her brother Lee Stuart Hastings; godson Giles Cabe; and countless friends and acquaintances. It is true that Chip never met a stranger. A memorial service in celebration of Chip’s life will take place at Grace Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 2, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Boy Scouts of America, Southern District, Stonewall Jackson Area Council, 801 Hopeman Parkway, Waynesboro, VA 22980;or Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers St., Lexington, VA 24450; or Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St., Lexington, VA 24450. Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory.

Written by Jerry E. Clark: (2/27/22018)

Maybe the fact that I've either written or published more than 15,000 obituaries now, the process is beginning to bother me. And so it is that the recent death of Chip Schram of Lexington falls into the category of "we've just lost one heck of a great man." The well-known Boy Scout leader was a seasoned Air Force veteran, patriot and was possessed of a wonderful common sense attitude. We need such men in our lives and in our communities. My sincere condolences to his family. He touched all our lives with a gentility, a sense of fairness and competence. We shall miss him a great deal.
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CASH, KATHRYN THOMASON, 100, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018. Kathryn was born on October 9, 1917, in Canton, Georgia, the oldest daughter of Noah & Sally Thomason. She attended GSCW and Valdosta State graduating with a teaching degree. She married her childhood friend, Kelsey Cash, in 1939 and was married until his passing in 2000. They moved to Orlando in 1955 where she raised her family and taught school for many years at Aloma Elem. She was named Teacher of the Year in the 1990's. Kathryn, aka Mamama to her grandchildren, was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, dedicated teacher, and an accomplished Southern cook. She shared her delicious meals with family & friends in the form of two cookbooks. One granddaughter named her business after Kathryn's cookies, Oatmeal Lace. Always a gracious host, Kathryn welcomed everyone with an offer of a coke and a beautiful smile. She took an interest in others and was proud to share her own family's accomplishments. An astute bridge player and lifelong golfer, she enjoyed her friends and activities well into her nineties. She was a member of the "hole-in-one club" at WP Golf Club and a faithful member of First Baptist Church Winter Park. She will be greatly missed by her children, Sandra Cash Jones, Kathy Snyder, Kelsey Cash (Nadine); her grandchildren, Jaime Kemper (Scott), McKay Pittman (Joey), Sarah Keefer (Josh), Will Snyder, Lyndsey Beasley (Jesse) and Kelsey Chen (Andy); her great grandchildren, Jack & Luke Kemper, Beckett & Emme Pittman, Hazel Keefer, Jesse & Ella Beasley, and Anderson Chen; her sister, Sara Lathem and her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Her family would like to express thanks to the staff of The Mayflower for their exceptional loving care the past five years. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 1:30 on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Winter Park with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her beloved church, First Baptist Winter Park, 1021 New York Ave., Winter Park, Florida, 32789.

NEWTON, DR. STEPHEN EDWARD, Dr. Stephen Edward Newton, age 73, Clermont, died November 19, 2017, tragically, as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born December 14, 1943 in Bedford, England, the only child of Joan Beaus & Ralph Newton. Dr. Newton, who was also affectionately known to many of his friends and patients as “Bones” or “Doc” will be deeply missed! His office was on 17th street in Dade City from 1979 until he sold the office building in 1998. In 1996 Doc noticed a need for his care in Clermont, some 45 minutes away, so he opened an office. He sold his Dade City practice to another Chiropractor in 1998 which remained open for a year and a half. Many of Dr. Newton's patients then came back to him and they would make the drive from Dade City, Zephyrhills, Sarasota, Spring Hill, and all over Central Florida to receive his great care. Doc continued to see patients until his passing. Survivors include his wife Jane; children John Newton, Bradenton & Megan Naile, Clermont and grandchildren Ethan Naile, Evan Naile, Ella Jane Naile & Kristin Blommel. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice. Services scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 PM. Contact Becker Funeral Home for details.

ATHERTON, MARILYN KENT HENDERSON, 70, passed away April 9th, 2014. As many of you know, she had a fall in late January that left her paralyzed. In her final days she was in Hospice care and we are comforted that her passing was peaceful and painless. Following her wishes, family and close friends attended a private celebration of her life.

Ann Campbell, Daughter