Office Updated ^ | Name Prayer Requested | Care Group | Description |
4/24/2024 | Hallie Hoisington - Roy Hoisington's mother | | Hallie Hoisington, Roy Hoisington's mother, has been placed in Hospice care. Roy and Pat are in Ohio with her now. |
4/23/2024 | Mike Birchmore | 30024 | Mike is back in the hospital at Emory in the ICU. He is making improvements, but he and Jody appreciate your prayers. Previous info.: Mike is home now and just following up with doctors at appointments. They hope to be able to attend soon. Previous info.: Mike is in the hospital at Emory. He has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that is attacking his lungs and kidneys. He also has vasculitis and pulmonary fibrosis. Continued prayers are appreciated. Previous info.: Mike has been homebound for some time now due to health conditions. He and Jodie miss everyone terribly. |
4/18/2024 | Richard - Betty Pintur's brother | | Please pray for Betty's brother Richard, as he has to have an MRI on his pancreas on April 30th. He’s lost 20 pounds in two months. The CT scan showed something next to his pancreas, but it was cloudy. He’s had pancreatitis several times in the past, so I’m praying for something less than cancer. |
4/18/2024 | Theresa Reginbald | 30518 | Theresa's MRI showed no abnormalities. They think now that the migraines may be caused by her medication. They have taken her off of it and will see if this makes a difference. Previous info.: Theresa is still having headaches, and from the initial MRI, she might have had an aneurysm, mini-stroke, and/or fluid in the back of her lower brain. She has another MRI on Wednesday and is very anxious. Also, overnight, she began shaking and is at her primary care doctor this morning. |
4/18/2024 | Kay Baker | NW | Kay is still recovering after multiple nosebleed events. Her hemoglobin is low, and she is still gaining back her strength due to the blood loss. Previous info.: Kay will go to her home tonight from her sons. She is to get the nose packing out tomorrow, and hopefully, no nosebleed. Previous info.: Kay is home again after a recent stay in the hospital due to an uncontrollable nosebleed. They are monitoring her diabetes and blood pressure. She is staying with her son until she is fully recovered. Previous info.: Kay is now home recovering. Previous info.: Kay was taken to the ER yesterday, 2/20, with chest pains. They kept her overnight and did a heart cath this morning. She did have blockage and 2 stents were inserted. She will stay another night in the hospital. She is at Northside Forsyth. |
4/18/2024 | Dana Evans' mother passed | SW | Visitation and funeral for Barbara Hofferbert, Dana's mother: Visitation: 4/19 from 4-8 pm and 4/20 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm at Ellis Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral is 4/20 at 12:30 pm. Interment is 4/20 at 2:00 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville. Previous info.: Sympathy is extended to Dana Evans and her family in the passing of her mother, Barbara Hofferbert, this morning, 4/17. She had recently been in a car accident and then suffered a stroke. Updates will be made when details of service are known. |
4/17/2024 | Leah Rye | NE | Leah Rye, daughter of Kyle and Sara Rye, is having tubes put in her ears and her adenoids removed today, 4/17. |
4/15/2024 | Robert Brandon - Karen Brandon's husband | NE | Robert's surgery went well, and he came home from the hospital Friday night. Previous info.: Robert Brandon, Karen Brandon's husband, will have surgery on 4/11 to remove one of his kidneys, which contains a suspicious mass. |
4/9/2024 | Jason Flowers - Tom and Nancy Martin's son-in-law | | Jason has made great improvements and is now at home recovering. Previous info: Jason Flowers, Tom and Nancy Martin's son-in-law and the minister at Winder CoC, is back in the ICU at Northside Lawrenceville. He is in septic shock and very critical. Previous info.: Jason Flowers, Tom and Nancy Martin's son-in-law and the minister at Winder CoC was taken back to the hospital on Saturday and was put in ICU due to pancreatitis. He has now been moved to an acute care floor for more testing. Previous info.: Jason Flowers, Tom and Nancy Martin's son-in-law and the minister at Winder CoC, collapsed during Worship yesterday, 3/17, due to a blood sugar drop from pancreatitis. He has been released and is at home recovering. |
4/9/2024 | Henry Price | 30024 | Henry is doing well and was able to attend worship this past Sunday. Previous info.: Henry had a heart attack yesterday, 4/2. He is at Northside Forsyth Hospital. He is doing well and may go home tomorrow. |
4/9/2024 | Xander Pritchett | 30518 | Xander's surgery went well and he is home recovering. Previous info.: Xander will have surgery on 4/9 to repair his fractured shoulder. |
4/3/2024 | Harold and Billie Hodnett | SW | Harold and Billie Hodnett have moved to Vineyard Senior Living in Johns Creek. Due to Billie's dementia, Harold was no longer able to care for her on his own. They will be closer to their daughter, Karen. They still want to attend Buford but may visit with Karen at Grace Chapel when needed. Harold & Billie Hodnett 10595 Medlock Bridge Rd, #304 Johns Creek GA 30097 |
4/2/2024 | Dan Jones - Phil Wright's neighbor | | Dan Jones, Phil Wright's neighbor, will have back surgery on 4/11. Prayers are appreciated. |
4/2/2024 | Miller Family - Former Buford members | | Sympathy is extended to the John Miller family in the passing of his wife, Salena, on 3/28 in a car accident. Gabe also broke his femur and had to have surgery to repair it. John was treated for broken ribs and released. Alena was at a friend's house when the accident took place. The Millers are former Buford members and now members at Monroe. |
4/2/2024 | Kelly - Alicia Workman's best friend | | Alicia's best friend, Kelly, has a recurrence of breast cancer, and it is now in her brain. |
4/2/2024 | Karson Hough - Alicia Workman's grandson | | Karson Hough, Alicia Workman's grandson, has been experiencing continued seizures that seem to be getting progressively worse. Prayers are appreciated. |
4/2/2024 | Alvin Duncan - Mark Duncan's father | | Mark Duncan is requesting prayers for his father, Alvin. Alvin Duncan, who lives in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, is in kidney failure. At 85, Alvin does not want dialysis. He is hospitalized and on diuretics at this time. |
3/27/2024 | Laura Fowler | SE | Laura Fowler has been sick for the past three weeks. She goes in tomorrow morning for testing of her liver and kidneys since she is holding fluid and struggling at times to just breathe. She is weak and hoping for answers with her testing. She has testing today, 3/27. |
3/26/2024 | Stan Quinn | 30518 | Stan's surgery went well, and he was able to go home the same day. Previous info.: On 3/22, Stan will have surgery to remove a benign tumor from his jaw. Prayers are appreciated for a successful outcome. |
3/18/2024 | Bob Conolty | 30518 | Bob is in the hospital at Northside Forsyth. Due to side effects from some recent medications, testing is being done to determine the next course of action and medication changes. |
3/18/2024 | Nathan Johnston (Frequent visitor) | | Nathan has had successful treatment and is now in remission. He has one more immunotherapy treatment and then will be released. Previous info.: He is now home recovering following intestinal surgery. He was also diagnosed with lymphoma while in the hospital. He is a regular visitor with the Young Professionals group. Prayers are appreciated as he begins treatment soon. Address for cards: 3183 Brush Arbor Court Jefferson, GA 30549 |
3/18/2024 | Michael O'Connor and Family | 30024 | Sympathy is extended to Michael O'Connor and family in the passing of his father, George O'Connor, on 3/14. A memorial service will be held on 3/23 at the Church of Christ in Green Hills in Nashville. |
3/12/2024 | Kim Reed | East | Kim's uncle, Emmett Haydel, died Friday, 3/8. He had been placed in Hospice care a week before after suffering from end-stage pulmonary fibrosis. He was living with the Reeds. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no memorial service. |
3/12/2024 | Mark Collins - Ben Collins' father | | Mark's surgery went well, and he was able to return to work on 3/12. Previous info.: Mark Collins, Ben Collins' father, and former Buford member, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He will have surgery on 1/23. |
3/12/2024 | Amelia McGreevy | 30519 | Sympathy is extended to Amelia McGreevy and her family following the passing of her grandfather, Billy Prince, on 3/10. Arrangements will be in Mt. Juliet, TN, at Sellars Funeral Home. Visitation will be on 3/12 from 4-8 pm and 3/13 from 12-2 pm. The funeral will be on 3/13 at 2 pm, with the burial to follow. |
3/5/2024 | Irvine and Lois Caswell - Betty Pintur's brother-in-law and sister | | Irvine Caswell is in the hospital for a couple of days at least. He had an emergency endoscopy, and the doctor put bands around four enlarged veins. (I hope I got that right.) My sister Lois just buried her son John yesterday, and she doesn't want to think about what comes next. Please pray for them as we try to help them and make sure the children get the care they both need. Previous info.: Betty's nephew, John Byron Arthur, was found dead yesterday (2/21). This is the son of Betty's sister, Lois Caswell. Lois' husband Irvine has also just been placed in Hospice because of his advanced liver cancer. Previous info.: Please continue to remember Irvine Caswell. Previous info.: Irvine will have a liver stent installed on 1/30 to help relieve a bile blockage. Previous info.: Irvine has been diagnosed with liver cancer. Please pray for he and his wife Lois. He is her main caretaker. Previous info.: Irvine Caswell, Betty Pintur's brother- in- law, had a liver biopsy on Thursday after a mass was discovered. Prayers are appreciated. He's 88 and is the caregiver for her sister Lois. Previous info.: Lois Caswell, Betty Pintur's sister, remains in the hospital after kidney stone surgery and is battling an infection. |
2/27/2024 | Sam Dunham - Clara Benson's brother | | Sam Dunham, Clara Benson's brother, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January. He started chemotreatments but has now been placed in Hospice Care. He and his wife Carma and their family are members of the Brighton, CO church of Christ. |
2/27/2024 | Sandy Cole | 30518 | Sandy has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. She has begun radiation and chemotherapy. She thanks everyone for all the cards and prayers. |
2/20/2024 | Patrick Shrewsbury - Betty Pintur's nephew | | Please continue to remember Patrick Shrewsbury, Betty Pintur's nephew, who deals with many serious health issues due to Type 1 diabetes. |
2/20/2024 | Ken Lollar | SW | Ken will be seeing a heart specialist due to the fact that he is still in need of oxygen. Previous info.: Thank you for the prayers on my behalf. Improving very slowly. Ken Lollar Previous info.: Ken is home but still needs oxygen. Previous info.: He was admitted, 12/29, to Northside Duluth with Covid and pneumonia. No visitors but prayers are requested. |