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MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Obituaries Ray Booth Ray Darold Booth, 73, died Thursday, February 11, 2016. A native of Comer, he was the son of the late Earnest and Clara Dale Booth. Mr. Booth retired from Sears as an automotive manager and was the owner operator for 26 years of Colbert Oaks Furniture and the Highway 72 Flea Market. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Judy Witcher Booth; son, Randy (Sandra) Booth, Phil (Valer ie) Booth, and Greg (Jessica) Booth; grandchildren, Maranda (Kendall) Stovall, Marlaina (Dillon) Anthony, Ben Booth, Savannah Booth, Jaycob Booth, Levi Booth, and Ryleigh Booth; and great-grandchildren, Ethan Stovall, Ella Stovall, Haley Anthony, and Caleb Anthony. Memorial services were held Sunday, February 14, at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with the Revs. Robbie Brown and Jim Stuchel officiating. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (081) Rev. Huey Brock WINDER - Rev. Huey L. Brock, 85, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Huey was a baseball pitcher in his younger days and at one time pitched for the Chicago Cubs. He was a veteran and served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War, where he earned a good conduct and a national defense medal. Huey was a graduate of the Baptist Bible Col lege of Florida uuuuuu and received his S master’s degree there. He was a pastor for 61 years, serving the Lord in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruthie Alli- good Brock; a son, Ricky Brock; grandson, Nathan Brock; five broth ers, Earnest, Robert, Herbert, Ber nice, and Hollis Brock; and four sisters, Mattie Crook, Nancy Bogart, Sarah Smith wick, and Ruby Hurst. Survivors include his wife of 61 V2 years, Faye Brock, Winder; two grandchildren, Eric Brock, North Augusta, S.C., and Leslie Brock, Gainesville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 17, in the cha pel of Smith Funeral Home with the Revs. Sam Davis and Terry Rice officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens with military honors. Donations may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church, The Geor gia Baptist Convention, or The Bap tist Bible College of Florida. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (18360) Ruth Richardson Chassevent JEFFERSON - Ruth Richardson Chassevent, age 77, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Mrs. Chassevent was the daugh ter of the late Marvin and Mary Alderman Richardson, a homemak er, and mem ber of Chris tian Life Wor ship Center. Survivors include her husband, George Chas sevent of the residence; a son and daughter-in- law, Raymond Claude and Gail Brown Chassevent, Fountain Inn, S.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and David Hancock, McDonough, Lora and Ed Henry, Palm Bay, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Raymond, Anna, Amelia, John, Lauren, Faith, Ans- ley, Kayla and Wesley; two great grandchildren, Hayden and Elijah; two brothers; and three sisters. Funeral Services were held Sun day, February 14, at Christian Life Worship Center with the Rev. Brad ley Cooper officiating. Burial was in the Woodlawn Church Cemetery, Woodlawn, Va. Contributions may be made to Richardson/Cox Fund, 181 Spring St., Franklin Springs, GA, 30639. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of the arrangements. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (476) April Cornwell DANIELSVILLE - April Eliza beth Stewart Cornwell, 35, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born June 6, 1980, in Athens, she was the daughter of James Russell Stewart Jr. and Catherine Corkey Huff. She was a graduate of Athens Technical Institute and a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals Geor gia Division. She was a loving mother and a member of the Nail’s Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include two daugh ters, Emalee Elizabeth Cornwell and Anna Claire Cornwell, both of Carnesville; father and step-mother, James Stewart and Sarah Williams; mother, Catherine “Corkey” Huff; grandfather, Russell Stewart, Sr.; sister, Amber Ashe; brother, Rus sell Stewart III; niece, Chloe Ashe; and fiancee, Justin Lee Arthur, Dan ielsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 10, at the Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Duane Eller. Committal and interment was in the church ceme tery with the Rev. Tommy Childress. The family request that memori als be made to an education fund for her two daughters, April E. Corn- well Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 545, Camesville, Georgia 30521. Condolences may be left at gin- nfuneralhome. com. Ginn Funeral Home, Camesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.' February 17, 2016. Jessie Dalton COMMERCE - Jessie Nicole Kittle Dalton, 37, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Northridge Medical Center. Mrs. Dalton was bom in Com merce. She was the daugh ter of Artie and Tina Kittle of Jefferson and Teresa Loo ney Forsyth of Commerce, and Chris Hol lis of Carters- ville. Mrs. Dalton was employed by Goody’s. Survivors in addition to her par ents include her husband, Chris Dal ton, Waterbury, Conn.; daughters, Kaylei Gayton and Gracie Dalton, both of Commerce; sons, Chris Dalton, Commerce, Grey Dalton, Cleveland, Noah Dalton, Waterbury, Conn., and Micah Dalton, Com merce; sisters, Stacey McClain, Watkinsville, and Rosie Kittle, Jefferson; and grandparents, Dink Kittle, Ronald and Sybil Looney. Funeral services were held Sat urday, February 13, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Andy Albea officiating. Inter ment was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (622) Joe Epps COMER - Joe Edward Epps, 87, died Thursday, February 11, 2016. A native of Greenville, S.C., he was the son of the late Dave Newton Epps and Nettie Belle Epps. Survivors include his wife, Min nie Lee Black Epps; sons, Joe A. Epps, Comer, and Dexter (Teresa) Epps, Comer; grandchildren, Lacey (Tim) Conwell and Kristi (Dayton) Strickland; and one great-grand daughter, Faith Conwell. Funeral services were held Sun day, February 14, at Lord and Ste phens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Steve Patton officiating. Burial was at Meadow Cemetery. Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (081) David Fitzpatrick HULL - David Lee Fitzpatrick, 24, went to be with his Lord Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, after a courageous battle with leukemia. David was a gifted musician and artist, and a black belt in taekwondo. He was a lov ing son, broth er, and friend. David was preceded in death by his grandpar ents, Winnie and Denver Campbell, and Mildred and Wilson Fitz patrick, and by his siblings, Heather Lynn Fitzpatrick, Erin Fitz patrick Jones and Scott Fitzpatrick. Survivors include his parents, Berry and Brenda Fitzpatrick, along with many aunts, uncles and cous ins. Funeral services were held Mon day, Feb. 15, at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville Chapel, with the Revs. Tim Campbell, Rabun Campbell and Terry James officiating. Burial was at Colbert Cemetery. Josh Davidson, Josh Power, Alex Tate, Shane Rachels, Michael Mauldin and Jon Phillips served as pallbearers. Donations may be made to the MISS Foundation: Kelli Montgom ery C/O MISS Foundation, P.O. BOX 9195, Austin, TX, 78766. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements, w w w.lordandstephens. com Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (081) Edward Gurley ELBERTON - Edward Banister Gurley, 67, formerly of Jefferson, entered into rest Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Mr. Gurley was born in Baxley, the son of the late Paul Banister Gurley and Annie Shipes Gurley. He was retired from Buhler Yarns and was of the Baptist denom ination. Mr. Gurley was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ann Gurley; and a brother, Paul Eugene Gurley. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Canup and Johnnie Mae Gurley, Elberton; brother, Billy Gurley and his wife Annie, Jefferson; and four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held Tues day, Feb. 16, from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Hardy officiating with burial in the Williamson Family Cemetery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Bo Shipes, Scott Hardy, Caleb Hardy, Camron Hardy, Cole Mor gan, and David Howard. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc .com. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (875) “Jackie” Hardin Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Wilson Hardin, 83, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Born in Maysville on Aug. 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Preston Wilson and Mon tine Caudell, both from the Banks County area. Jackie was retired from the Geor gia State Uni versity Sys tem, where she worked for 25 years. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend who touched count less hearts and lives in her 83 years. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Law- renceville. Married in 1950, she is survived by her husband, W. L. “Jack” Har din; son and daughter-in-law, Walter G. and Katie Hardin, Hoschton; and son and daughter-in-law, Eric S. and Laticia Hardin, Dacula; and four grandchildren, Ross Hardin, Travis Hardin, Erica Hardin, and Matthew Hardin. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 15, at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. The interment was at Dawn Memorial Park in Decatur. Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of Amer ica, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, or American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA, 22311. Mom, due to your kind and lov ing spirit and warm heart, you left us with a lifetime of wonderful memo ries. Our lives have been blessed and enriched beyond compare. The world is a better place because you were here. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons. com. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. Marie W. Harris GILLSVILLE - Mrs. Marie W. Harris, age 78, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Harris was bom in Gainesville to Azzie Lee Wilson Buffington, of Gillsville, and the late, Decatur Wil son Buffington. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker, a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by a sister, Myra Johnson. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, William Obee Harris, Gills ville; daugh ters, Amy Sheppard (Michael), Maysville, and Rhonda Martin (Todd), Gillsville; son, Andy Har ris (Kim), Baldwin; grandchildren, Nicholas Harris (Leah), Andrea Harris, Kalen Carlyle (Joseph), Pey ton Martin, Tiffany Sheppard, and Jennifer Sheppard; great-grandchil dren, Addisen and Aubrey Carlyle; sisters, Marvene Boyd, Gillsville, Joan Sargent, Gillsville, Joyce Vetrano, Lula, Jimmie Lou Wallace, Gillsville, Martha Kenimer, Gills ville, Phyliss Poole, of Gainesville, and Gail Jones, Gainesville. Funeral service were held Sun day, Feb. 14, from Gillsville Baptist Church with the Revs. Tim House and Shannon Rhodes officiating with the interment following in the Gillsville Baptist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home Com merce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (622) Chief Master Sergeant Charles Johnson COLBERT - Chief Master Ser geant Charles W. Johnson, 91, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at his residence after a long illness. He was bom in Brady (McCull och County), Texas, on April 11, 1924, the son of the late Joseph Taylor and Stella Holley Johnson. Mr. Joseph Johnson was from Ver non, Ala. and Mrs. Stella Johnson was from Columbus, Miss. Charles attended Brookesmith High School, Brookesmith, Texas, where he met Ethel Joyce Mathews. They were high school sweethearts and graduat ed in 1941, then mar ried in 1942. The follow ing year he joined the United States Army Air Corps and served until his retirement in 1971. He served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, where he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and the Bronze Star. During WWII, he complet ed 33 bombing missions in B17’s as top turret gunner. He received numerous other medals during his time in service for our country. He achieved the rating of Chief Master Sergeant. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Johnson of Mason, Texas; two brothers, Lewis Johnson, Washing ton State, and Raymond T. Johnson, Grand Prairie, Texas; two sisters, Ila Mae Duncan, Mason, Texas, and Marie Barker, Brady, Texas; and one nephew, James R. Duncan, San Antonio, Texas. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Ethel Joyce Johnson, Colbert; a son, Charles Gary Johnson (Ina), Ellijay, Ga.; daughter, Karen R. Wilkes, Colbert; four grandchildren, Matt Johnson, Denver, Colo., Jenni fer Fowler (Dana), Powder Springs, Ga., Lorey Phillips (Alden), Col bert, and Clint Wilkes, Colbert; six great-grandchildren, Truman and Kalena Johnson, Mylie Madden, Dane Fowler, Kayla Phillips and Drayton Wilkes; two nephews, J.B. Johnson (Barbara), Arlington, Va., and David Barker, Brady, Texas; and a niece, Lynda Gail Hendley, Brady, Texas. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 17, at Bern stein Funeral Home in Athens. Inter ment was at Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to heart or cancer research. Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneral- home.com. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. Seppie Zell Hol loway Miller DANIELSVILLE - Mrs. Seppie Zell Holloway Miller, 91, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at the Brown Health & Rehabilitation in Royston. Mrs. Miller was born in Royston on June 20, 1924, daughter of the late S. T. Holloway and Jannie Eliz abeth Bratcher Holloway. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.V. Miller, Sr., daughter, JoAnn Miller; great-granddaughter, Sophie Kate Howell; and brothers, Broden Holloway and J.N. Hol loway. Survivors include son and daugh- ter-in-law, Robert and Linda Miller, Danielsville; grandchildren and spouses, Clay and Holiday Miller, Canton, and Dana and Glen Howell, Danielsville; great-grandchildren, Laley and Brady Miller, Luke and Lily Howell, and Elizabeth and Kennedy Sanford; brothers, Dupree Holloway, Greenwood, S.C., and Junior Holloway, Danielsville; and sister, Alice Holloway Neal, Gas tonia, N.C. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the New Haven Holiness Church with the Rev. Glenn Guest officiating. Inter ment was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the New Haven Holiness Church Ceme tery Fund, c/o Frances Brown, 2225 Faye Carey Road, Danielsville, GA 30633. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston. com Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (160) Hollis Ray JEFFERSON - Hollis Owen Ray, 92, entered into rest, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Mr. Ray was born in Jefferson, the son of the late Hugh and Allene Bowden Ray. He was a member of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder, and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Ray enjoyed a career spanning 55 years in the textile industry, retiring first from the Jef ferson Mills and then the Harmony Grove Mills. Mr. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Silman Ray; sister, Doris Gooch; and brothers, Alva Ray, Bernard Ray, and Lester Toney. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Ray Love and her husband, Tim, Pendergrass; son, Robert Owen Ray and his wife, Deborah, Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Louie Toney, Elberton; six grandchildren, Josh Welch, Nicole Evans, Heather Ausburn, Kyle Love, Adam Ray, and Holly Ray; and sev eral great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sat urday, February 13, from the Jef ferson Presbyterian Church with Pastor Paul Evans officiating with burial following in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Kyle Love, Brian Edwards, Alex Bryan, Nathan Evans, Morgan McDonald, and Ken McDonald. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Asbury and Harold Harbin. Memorials may be made to the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 594, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (875) John Reiner John Howard Zanes Reiner, 50, died Feb. 11, 2016. A native of Camden County, N.J., Mr. Reiner was the son of the late Robert A. Reiner and was the owner of Aird- evil Aviation. Survivors include his wife, Bar bara Wilson Reiner, Winder; moth er, Joan Zanes Reiner, Woodstown, N.J.; son, John Howard Zanes Rein er, Jr., Winder; daughter, Naomi Allison Reiner, Winder; brother, Robert A. Reiner II, Deltaville, Va.; and sister, Victoria R. Hahn, Mon roeville, N.J. Services were held Monday, Feb. 15, at Smith Memory Chapel. Donations may be made to Friends of DeKalb Animals in honor of Lynn Herron to 3936 Woburn Drive, Tucker, GA, 30084. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (18360) Darrel Henry Sellers WINDER - Darrel Henry Sell ers, 83, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. He served in the United States military in the Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Savannah River Plant. Mr. Sellers was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Eula Mae Robertson. Survivors include his wife, Sue C. Sellers; a son, Jeffrey Doyle Sellers, Easley, S.C.; daughters, Karen (Kent) O’Sheilds, Martin, Tami Howell, Easley, S.C., and Amy Duna- hoo Weathers, Winder; grand children, Mendy Weathers Church, Kim Weathers Kiesel, Nathan Todd Weathers, Gregory Scott Patterson, Jr., William Darrel, Grayson Ham ilton Louern, Joshua Richard and Jeremiah Chad Hall, Jamie Rebekah Wilson, Jana Thomas Bennett, and Chelsey Catherine Howell; and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 15, in the Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. David Cook officiating. Donations may be made to either the Relay for Life- American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478, Oklaho ma City, OK, 73123, or to St. Jude’s Children Hospital at Palisades Office Park, 5901 Peachtree Dun- woody Road, Atlanta, GA. 30328. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was entrusted with the arrange ments. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (18360) Sharline Sibley WINDER - Sharline Cooper Sib ley, 83, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Statham and was a school teacher with 31 years of service to the Barrow County and Gwinnett County School System. She was a member of the Gwinnett and Barrow County Retired Teacher Association. She graduated from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Sibley was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Jack Sibley and her parents, Hoyt Cooper and Effie Boyd. Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Patterson, Winder; grandchil dren, Sarah and Dylan Tierney; and a great-grandchild, Kayden Tierney. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 16, in the Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ken Bennett and Mr. Leonard Thomas officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (18360) ‘Bill’Sorrow COMMERCE - H.M. “Bill” Sorrow, 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Hawkins. He was born in Oglethorpe County, Geor gia, and was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 60 years. Bill was a born entrepreneur, owning several successful businesses during his lifetime. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sorrow; four children, Jimmy Sor row, Perry Sorrow, Leslie Sorrow, and Melanie Sorrow; two grandchil dren, Chris Sorrow and Nicole Sor row; and one brother, Cecil Sorrow. A memo rial service was held at Flanigan Funeral Home in Buford on Saturday, Feb ruary 13, with Daryl White officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www. flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (19077) Peggy Sue Stephens JEFFERSON Peggy Sue Chasteen Stephens, 74 passed away Monday, February 15, 2016, in Ath ens. Peggy was born in Anderson, S.C. on May 30, 1941. She was the daughter of the late William Thom as Chasteen and Ruth King Chas teen. She lived most of her life in the Atlanta area, but had lived in Jef ferson for the past 10 years. She was a 1959 Graduate of Lavonia High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jefferson and previously Calvary Baptist Church in Lilburn. She worked for several large com panies including Singer, Coca-Cola and Kodak. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Risner. Survivors include her husband, Harold Kay Stephens, Jefferson; daughters, Linda Stephens How- arth, Dahlonega, and Jennifer Lynn Stephens, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Anthony Stephens and Christina Michelle Stephens, Fayetteville, Ga.; grand daughters, Heather Leigh Howarth, New York, N.Y., Abigail Joan Ste phens, Rebekah Ann Stephens and Mary Bernadette Stephens, all of Fayetteville; sister and brother-in- law, Edith and Dan Turpin, Martin, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Cheryl Chasteen, Athens, GA; PAGE 11A-W brother, Doug Chasteen of Gaines ville, GA ; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Debbie Chasteen of Ath ens; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Runnels, Shirley Smith, Sylvia Barber and Sue Ward; special friends, Bill and Lavon Venable; and a host of friends and family. Celebration of life service was held Wednesday, February 17, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Dr. Michael Helms officiated. Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, 246 Washington St., Jefferson, GA 30549. Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.memorialparkfuner- alhomes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (19075-60.40)) Rev. ‘Bob’ Wagnon CRAWFORD, GA - Reverend Robert E. H. ‘Bob’ Wagnon, 79, took hold of Jesus’ hand and stepped into eternity on Monday, February 8, 2016. Born in Greene County, Ga. on August 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Edwin Harold and Mil dred Lundy Wagnon, and a retired minister and funeral director. Rev. Wagnon truly loved the Lord and good gospel singing. Over the course of his ministry, he pastored several churches throughout the state of Georgia. For over 50 years he worked in the funeral business, passionately serving families at their greatest time of loss. In 1975 Mr. Wagnon moved his family to Oglethorpe County, where he founded Ogletho rpe Chapel Funeral Home. His compassion for people and his exceptional work ethic made him the “best of the best,” a funeral director’s funeral director. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and friend, he was a member of Collier Baptist Church, where he loved everyone. Survivors include his wife, Carol Collins Wagnon; son and daughter- in-law, Keith and Paula Wagnon; granddaughter, Rachael (Cameron) Priest; grandson, Nathan (Crystal) Wagnon; six grandchildren, Mad eline, Amelia, Evelyn, and Sophia Priest and Christopher and Cody Wagnon; step-children, Connie (Wallace) Carter, Amanda Collins, Dixon (Elisa) Collins, and Jason (Melissa) Collins; seven step-grand- children, Helen and Leon Carter, Allen and Jennifer Reynolds, Jordon and Lindsey Collins, and Cole Col lins; and one great-granddaughter, Lexie Reynolds. Funeral services were held Thurs day, February 11, at Collier Baptist Church with the Rev. Eric Bunch officiating. Interment was at Siloam Cemetery in Siloam, Ga. Pallbear ers were Nathan Wagnon, Cameron Priest, Byron Booth, George Fryar, Ted Hughes, and Ray Sanders Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. w w w. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (081-61.00) Anna Marie Whiting Anna Marie Whiting, 23, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 26, 2016. Anna was the daughter of Eddie and Laurie Whiting, Jefferson; and John and Rhonda Shea, Ponce Inlet, Fla. Anna lived life to the fullest and was especially drawn to God’s awe some creation. Anna was adventur ous. She loved hiking in the moun tains and kayaking the waterways of Florida. Anna enjoyed church at Free Chapel Worship Center. Most importantly, Anna was a giver, her compassion for the hurting was sec ond to none. She could bring a smile to the most down and out face. She gave blood often at the Red Cross and was insistent on being an organ donor. She also loved animals and fostered many while helping to find good homes. S urvi- vors include a brother, Stephan Pitts, Frank lin, N.C.; brother- in-law and sister, Jamie and Holly Page, Char lotte, N.C.; step-brothers, Jarin and Brenan Owens, Jefferson; grandparents, Rick and Charlotte Skelton, Gills ville, and Wayne and Joan Whiting, Pendergrass; as well as a niece and nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Celebration of life services were held Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, at Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson. Speakers included Jeff Bridges, Jan James and Cronan Connell. A beautiful release of balloons service was held at the Jefferson City Park directly following the ceremony. Published by Mainstreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. Donald Lilly NICHOLSON - Donald L. Lilly, 90, passed away Friday, Feb ruary 12, 2016. He was the son of the late Lovis R. and Catherine Pensmith Lilly and was the widow of Evelyn Shankle Lilly. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Evelyn Lynn, Tennessee, formerly of Jef ferson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at Iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 17, 2016. (476) Email obits to: obits @mainstreet- news.com.
