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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-W Obituaries Larry Carlan MAYSVILLE - Larry Gene Carlan, 63, died Monday, Febru ary 1, 2016, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Carlan was born in Gaines ville, the son of the late Walton and Josephine Redmon Carlan. He was employed with ACH Foam. Survivors include sons, Jason Carlan, Homer, and Brian Car lan and Keith Carlan, both of Maysville; brothers, Jimmy Carlan, Homer, and James Carlan, Virginia; and grandchildren, Brittany Carlan, Hunter Carlan, Abby Carlan, and Cody Carlan. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 4, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Interment was in Grey Hill Cem etery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.' February 3, 2016. (622) Robert Carlan CARNESVILLE - Robert Den nis Carlan, 61, died Saturday, Janu ary 30, 2016, at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carlan was born in Com merce, the son of the late James and Thelma West- moreland Carlan. He was a United States Navy Veteran and a car penter. Survivors include his daughter, Christie Carlan, Nicholson; sons, Jason Carlan, Jefferson, and James Carlan, Atlanta; brother, Mike Car lan, Gastonia, N.C.; and grandchil dren, Rylee Scales, Zadie Carlan Sorrow, and Daylen Carlan. Services will be held at a later date. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (622) Biddie Kathleen Cronic BRASELTON - Biddie Kath leen Odom Cronic, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. She was born August 17, 1935, in Lumpkin County, Ga., the daughter of the late Loy Felton and Norma Lee Woody Odom. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Frankie Lynn Cronic; brother, Fred Felton Odom; sister, Clora Lee Odom Duck; and grandson, Wesley William Roberts. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Russell Frank Cronic; daughters, Teresa Cronic Bell, and Nancy Cronic Roberts and husband Donald William Roberts; grandchil dren, Russell Bell and wife Maria, Daniel Bell, Jared Roberts and wife Brittany; and great-grandchildren, Mason Bell and Blakelyn Roberts. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 28, at the New Liberty United Methodist Church in Braselton. Pastor Joshua D. McDaniel officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502, or eagler- anch.org, Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center at nghs. com, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (19646) Rudolph Gaines NICHOLSON - Rudolph Gaines, 65, entered into rest, Sun day, January 31, 2016. Mr. Gaines was born in Pen dergrass, the son of the late Luke and Lubelle Satterfield Gaines. He was retired from Uni versal For est Products after 15 years and was of the Holiness denomina tion. Mr. Gaines was preceded in death by several brothers and sis ters. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Revis Gaines, Nicholson; son, Michael Gaines and his wife Dione, Monroe; daughter, Sharon Gaines, Jefferson; brother, Clyde Gaines, Maysville; sister, Nellie Faye Lee, Jefferson; and grand children, Tiffany Frady and her husband Bill, Tesia Gaines, Wyatt Gaines, and Cory Prosser. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 3, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Following Mr. Gaines wishes, his body was cremated after the ser vice. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (875) Donnie Garrett JEFFERSON - Donnie J. Gar rett, 62, entered into rest Wednes day, January 27, 2016. Mr. Garrett was born in Com merce, the son of the late L.C. and Ruby Gaddis Garrett. Donnie was retired from Oliver Rubber Com pany after 28 years of service and was a poultry farmer. Survivors include his wife, Emily Anthony Garrett, Jefferson; sisters, Kathy Holloway, Jefferson, Louise Chambers and Hazel Cham bers, both of Comer; brothers, Bobby Garrett, Hull, and Robert Garrett, Gainesville; sister-in-law, Judy Carton, Bogart; and brother- in-law, Neal Anthony, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Sat urday, January 30, from the Tyrus Baptist Church currently being held at Thyatira Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Bo Whisnant and Patsy Garrett Sherwood officiat ing with burial in Evans Memory Gardens. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Tyrus Baptist Church Building Fund, 2116 Commerce Rd., Jef ferson, GA 30549. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (875) Tammy Greenway ALTO - Tammy Sue Reynolds Greenway, 47, passed away Tues day, January 26, 2016. Born in Athens on October 7, 1968, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Norma Jean Cren shaw Reynolds. Mrs. Greenway was a homemaker and was of the Holiness denomination. She was full of life and enjoyed traveling, especially to Myrtle Beach. She also enjoyed designing flowers and loved her family fiercely. The world lost an angel. Mrs. Green way was also preced ed in death by a daughter, Deanna Ochelle McElreath. Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Kenneth Lee Gre enway, Alto; daughters and son- in-law, Leibhanna Marie Reeves, Dawsonville, and Crystal and John Beauchamp, Alto; grandchil dren, Coasetta Rose Reeves, Han nah Susan Beauchamp, Serenity Marie Reeves, and Isabella Ochelle Beachamp; sister and brother-in- law, Brenda and Tim Kwiatkowski, Dawsonville; and nephews, Rick Sutton and Matthew Young. Funeral services were held Sat urday, January 30, in the McGahee Griffin and Stewart Chapel with the Rev. Chris Porter officiating. An online guest register is avail able and may be viewed at www. mcgaheegriffmandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home & Habersham Cre matory of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (19090) Sherri L Hanley DANIELSVILLE - Sherrie L. Hanley, 47, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. Mrs. Hanley was the daughter of George Marvin Hunt and the late Lula Mae Hicks Schwartz and was the wife of Mar shall Han ley. Survivors in addi tion to her husband and father include a step-mother, Mary Hunt, Daniels- ville; two sons, Mike (Jessie) Add ington, Hinesville, and Blake Han ley, Danielsville; three daughters, Krystal (Travis) Haley, Colbert, Myranda (Chris) Sayne, Jefferson, and Brandy (Steve) Ayers, Watkins- ville; brother, Michael (Lisa) Hunt, Ft. Mill, S.C.; two sisters, Bren da (Jerrell) Fortner, Danielsville, and Joy Black, Louisville, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 3, at I vie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wendell Hanley officiating. Burial was in the Franklin Springs Memo rial Gardens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (476) Gina Hanvey WINDER - Gina Lee Hanvey, 52, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. A native of Winder, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Barbara Clark Lee. Mrs. Hanvey attended New Life Worship Cen ter in Statham, and was formally employed as a nurse at Russell Nursing Home in Winder. Survivors include a sister, Rosa lind Henson, Winder; brother, Anthony Lee, Winder; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Denise Lee, Bethlehem; nephews, Ryne Hen son and Joseph Hardigree; nieces, Emily Lee and Reagan Lee; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Funeral services were held Mon day, February 1, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. The Revs. Robbie Black and Leon Pass offi ciated. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements Online condolences may be expressed at www. carterfhwinder, com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (19080) Hoyt Hollis PENDERGRASS - Hoyt Ran dall Hollis, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Mr. Hollis was the son of the late L.J. and Annie Maude Crane Hollis. He was retired as a sergeant with Jackson County Correctional Institute, was of the i n a t i o n , and was an antique car enthusiast. Mr. Hollis was preced ed in death by sisters, Jean Evans, and Judy Owens; and a brother, Stanley Hollis. Survivors include his wife, Janet Smith Hollis, Pendergrass; sons, Randall Hollis, Pendergrass, Tony Hollis and his wife Tracy, Pen dergrass; daughter, Sheila Brad shaw and her husband, Curtis, Gainesville; sisters, Betty Ham ilton, Maysville, Irene Funder burk, Jefferson, and Debbie Poole, Gainesville; brothers, J.D. Hollis, Royston, Danny Hollis, Clarkes- ville, and Jimmy Hollis, Pender grass; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Friday, January 29, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Poole officiating. The burial was in the Evans Memory Gardens with Shane Hollis, Todd Hollis, Jason Hollis, Josh Hollis, Trey Hol lis, and Eric Gunter honored as pallbearers. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (875) Madia Gwendolyn Hood HOSCHTON - Madia Gwen dolyn Hood, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Mrs. Hood was a lady of many talents. Being a talent ed seamstress, she made quilts and clothes for her children. Her green thumb produced beautiful flower gardens and a vegetable garden, where she cooked her meals for her fami ly. She was the greatest wife and mother and provided the best home life for her husband and children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferrell Jackson Hood; parents, John Franklyn Walker and Laura Earlene Hester Walker; son, Ferrell Dalane Hood; grandson, John Wesley Coats; granddaughter, Amber Jo Hood Dunn; brother, Orin Walker; and sister, Nellie Maude Walker. Survivors include sons, Ronnie Franklyn Hood and Earl Bradley Hood and wife Cheryl; daughters, Sherry LaVonia Coats and husband Ronald, Nellie Louise Bishop and husband Jimmy; half sister, Ava Nell Pruitt and husband Randy; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchil dren; and a host of other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 6, at Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ, 5111 Old Winder Hwy., Braselton. Brother Ron Cope will be officiating. The family will have a private internment in Fayetteville, N.C. r" >*• > 1 Arrangements are by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (19646) Janie Jones DANIELSVILLE - Janie Jones, 81, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Bom in Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Benny and Montez Herring McCarty. Janie was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy and Charles McCarty; and sister, Josephine Fowler. Survivors include her husband, Donald Jones; children, Eric Jones, David Jones, Darrell Jones, Reid Jones, and Carol Jones; siblings, Mary Davis, Polly Fowler, Bonnie Parten, Anna Lee Kyle, and Billy McCarty; and grandchildren, Abi gail Jones, Austin Jones, Brandon Jones, Rascal Jones, and Kathryn Jones. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February ,2016. (081) C.W. Jack Lewis MAYSVILLE - C.W. Jack Lewis, 84, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Northridge Health and Rehab. Mr. Lewis was born in Maysville, the son of the late Sharpe and Stella Wilbanks Lewis. He was a member of Oconee Baptist Church and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Lewis was retired from Westing- house. Survivors include his wife, Melba Doss Lewis, Maysville; daughter, Deborah Lewis Johnson, Commerce; sons, David Lewis and Dean Lewis, both of Maysville; sisters, Mary Lou Glore, Mt. Airy, Henrietta Dorsey, Maysville, and Penny Jordan, Oakwood; brothers, Robert Lewis, Maysville, and Jerry Lewis, Nicholson; four grandchil dren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sat urday, January 30, at Oconee Bap tist Church with the Rev. Gene Carlan and Mr. Wes Lewis officiat ing. Interment was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (622) Kate Martin JEFFERSON - Kate King Mar tin, 89, entered into rest Sunday, January 31, 2016. Mrs. Martin was born in Com merce, the daughter of the late Daniel Ernest and Sally Nicholson King. She was a seamstress, a homemaker, and along with her late husband operated a successful poultry and cattle farm. Mrs. Mar tin was pre ceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Walter Mar tin; sisters, Sarah, Trell and LuBelle King, Ella O wensby, Clara Hen drix, and Florene Buzell; and broth ers, Allen and Paul King. Survivors include her daugh ter, Patsy Peeler and her husband James, Roopville; son, Ernest Mar tin and his wife Jackie, Jefferson; son, Ben Martin, Jefferson; grand children, Heath Martin and his wife Misty, Patrick Peeler and his wife Tina, and Dustin Martin and his wife Arin; and great-grandchil dren, Maverick and Maddie Grace Martin, Blake, Brooks and Brody Peeler, Jaiden and Josiah Smith. Funeral services were held Tues day, February 2, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Tom Plank officiating. Burial was in the Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Patrick Peeler, Heath Martin, Dustin Martin, Joe Sikes, Steve Wilson, and Jimmy Bray. Memorials may be made to the Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (875) Dereta Page MT. AIRY - Dereta Garrett Page, 57, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 29, 2016, following an extended illness. Mrs. Page was bom on February 11, 1958, in Franklin, N.C., the daughter of the late Duel and Irene Edwards Garrett. She was a mem ber of Mercy Baptist Church, and had been employed with Kubota, Sugar Foods, and most recently, North Georgia Technical College. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Page was preceded in death by her brother, Otis Garrett. Survivors include her husband, Ricky Page, Mt. Airy; son, Tyson Page, Winder; sister, Duelene Garrett Burton, Mt. Airy; brother, Wayne Garrett, Commerce; and grandchild, Levi Page. Memorial services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, February 6, at Mercy Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Helton officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour on that day. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mercy Baptist Church, 3796 Tanners Mill Road, Gainesville, GA 30502. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.whitfield- funeralhomes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (499) Stanley Perry COMMERCE - Stanley Donald Perry, 55, died Sunday, January 31, 2016. Born in Athens, he was the son of Everett Perry and the late Peggy Perry, Stanley was preceded in death by a daughter, Nicole Perry; and brother Tony Perry. Survivors include children, Jef frey Perry, Tuesday Perry, and Ray mond Perry; siblings, Brian Keith Perry and Tracy Fowler; and half- sister, Jennifer Hudson. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (081) Shirley Peters WINDER - Shirley C. Peters, 66, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. A daughter of the late Herschel and Eva Wallace Willoughby, Mrs. Peters was former owner of South ern Shears in Winder and a member of Midway Christian Church in Winder. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Nathan Peters, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Rod and Bobye Ann Peters, Winder; broth er, Jimmy Willoughby, Statham; and grandsons, Hunter Peters and Fisher Peters. Funeral services were held Tues day, February 2, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. The Rev. John Burchfield officiated. Inter ment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial may be made to Mid way Christian Church. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (19080) Laurence Pope WINDER - Laurence Elwood Pope, 67, passed away on Wednes day, January 27, 2016. Mr. Pope was born in Strouds burg, P, a son to the late Elwood Fredrick Pope and the late Christine Clark Pope. Mr. Pope was retired as a field service engineer with the General Electric Corporation. Mr. Pope was also a veteran of the United States Air Force who served during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Kath leen Ann Deeley Pope, Columbia, Md.; daugh ter, Amy Hodges and her husband David, Winder; son, Michael Pope and his wife Julie, Owings Mills, Md.; sister, Linda Frodyma and her husband Stan, East Greenbush, N.Y.; brother, Robin Pope, East Haven, Conn.; and grandchildren, Sullivan Pope, Delaney Pope, Ash ley Kinsey, Ryan Howell, Hannah Hodges, Crystal Wickline, Jessie Hodges, and Chelsea Hodges. Funeral services were held Mon day, February 1, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Benjamin Boone officiating. The burial was in the Evans Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (875) Ted Sheridan COMMERCE - Ted Lee Sheri dan, 80, of the Berea Community, Commerce, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016, following a long battle with dementia. A much loved husband, father, brother and “popee,” he was the son of the late Royston. In his many years as a member of Bluestone Baptist Church, Madi son County, Ga., he touched many lives as youth director and Sunday School teacher. He retired from PPG Industries, where he worked as a color consultant to Walt Dis ney World, Orlando, Fla. He was a United States Air Force veteran, having served honorably during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Sheridan was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Sheridan. Survivors include his wife, Annie Lou (Anne) Bridges Sheri dan; children, Angie and Wayne Johnson, Madison County, Ga. and Frankie and Sandra Sheri dan, Rolla, N.D.; sisters, Leno- nia Brown, Royston, Dixie Akins, Clearwater, Fla., and Sallie Prewett, Camesville; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, February 4, at the Geor gia National Cemetery in Canton with the Rev. Frankie Sheridan officiating. Memorials may be given to Tur tle Mountain Baptist Church, P.O. Box 96, Rolla, ND 58367. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittf- hroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (160) Marjory Sue Stockton JEFFERSON - Marjory Sue Worley Stockton, 74, entered into rest Thursday, January 28, 2016. Mrs. Stockton was born in Jef ferson, the daughter of the late Tom and Nell Payne Wor ley. She was retired from the manufac turing indus try and was a member of Living Word Worship Center. Mrs. Stockton was preceded in death by sisters, Doris Lance and Hazel Nix. Survivors include her husband, James Stockton, Jefferson; two sons, Randall Edward Stockton, Douglasville, and James Rickard Stockton, Jefferson; two broth ers, Ralph Worley, Jefferson, and Thomas Worley, Gainesville; one sister, Lucille Lee, Winder; 11 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Mon day, February 1, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hayman officiating with burial in Woodbine Cemetery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Jeremy Stockton, Brian Stockton, Dalton Miller, Melvin Moore, Brandon Stockton, and Michael Sasser. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (875) Keith Teal WINDER - Keith Teal, 60, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was the son of the late Bob Teal and Charlene Teal of Winder. He was of the Baptist denomina tion and a member of Bethlehem Church, where he was a proud member of their choir. Keith was a veteran serv ing in The Geor gia National Guard. He was an avid outdoors- man and loved playing golf, deer hunting and camping with his boys and family. Survivors in addition to his mother include two sons, Jason Teal (Angela), Bethlehem, and Andy Teal, Winder; a brother, Bruce Teal (Cari), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; sister, Debbie Teal, Winder; and grandson, Ryan Teal, Bethlehem. Memorial services were held Wednesday, February 3, in the cha pel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Peavy and Pastor Jason Britt officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (18360) Mary Wade Mary Anglin Chandler Wade, age 84, died Saturday, January 30, 2016, at her sister Alice’s home, where she was taking care of her during her last days. Ms. Wade was a native of Com merce, but spent most of her life in the Atlanta metro area. She worked for Sears and Roebuck for many years as a switchboard operator. She loved her precious friends in the apartment community where she lived prior to her health declin ing. She loved each and every one of them dearly and would often speak of her friend, Marlene Wood and say, “Marlene is my guard ian angel.” Ms. Wade also had such a wonderful friendship with Angie Hooper, who was not only her banker, but was always there for her checking on her and doing whatever Angie could for her. Ms. Wade was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Susie Anglin; her children’s father, Malcom Chandler; sisters, Martha Kolen, Pat Holt, Sue Hill, Freda Baxter, and Nance Hill Roberts; brother, Jimmy Anglin; sons, Larry and Jerry Chandler; and daughter, Janet Howard. Survivors include daughters, Wanda Pugh and Myra Ward (Bob); sister, Alice Whitener (Dan); a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 6, at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Don ald Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Wanda and Myra want to say a big “Thank You” to the ladies that were always so good to their mother. Ms. Wade will be solely missed by family and friends. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet News papers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (622-61.75) Larry Ayers COMMERCE - Larry Milton Ayers, 58, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Mr. Ayers was the son of the late Herman and Lois Turpin Ayers. He was preceded in death by a daugh ter, Jeanette Turner; and mother-in- law, Gertrude Haynes. He was employed by Cer- tainteed. Survivors include his wife, Kay Alexander Ayers, Com merce; daugh ter, Yvette Crumley, Danielsville; son, Tommy Ayers, Winder; seven brothers, Leroy (Ann) Ayers, Baldwin, Luther (Linda) Ayers, Homer, Marvin (Lois) Ayers, Homer, Lamar (Lynn) Ayers, Homer, Harold Ayers, Ila, Ralph (Penny) Ayers, Carnesville, and David (Charlene) Ayers, Com merce; three sisters, Betty Grizzle, Commerce, Evelyn (Paul) Blalock, Danielsville, and Lucy (Waymon) Shore, Commerce; seven grand children, Edward, Dalton, Levi, all of Danielsville, Erica, Rebekah, Emily Turner, all of Jefferson, Abigail Ayers, Winder; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel in Com merce with the Rev. Bo Whistnant and Levi Crumley officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contribu tions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.' February 3, 2016. (476) Deoshia Mae Borders She was born to the late Boz- zanna and Inez Patterson Borders. Mae was one of five children born to this union. She attended Jackson County public school system. She was the owner and operator of Bor ders home for the elderly. Her pas sion was caring for people, which she did extremely well. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to everyone. She was a very spiritual person and was a member of Saint Paul First Baptist church. She possessed a wonderful personality, spirit, and will be missed dearly. Survivors include children, James and Brenda Walker, Otis and Megan Walker, Jacqueline Walker; sisters, Pristine Borders, JoAnn Borders, and Mable Bor ders; grandchildren Nakita and Dewayne Ginaga, Antonia Martin, Mylik Spear, and Gabreon Walker; great-grandchildren, Ky’yonna Martin and Kyla Martin; and spe cial friend, Ned Applebee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 3, at the funeral home. Forest-Glen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 3, 2016. (19079) FAX to: 706-621-4113