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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS Obituaries Carolyn Allen MAYSVILLE - Carolyn Jean Clark Allen, 64, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Carol was born in Kansas City, Mo., on June 23, 1951, the daughter of Joyce and Howard Clark. She attended Ruskin High School and grad uated in 1969. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and spend ing time with her grandchil dren and great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Floyd Allen. Survivors in addition to her parents include her son, Christopher Allen and wife, Pam, Raytown, Mo.; daugh ter, Kelly Gerrin and hus band, Mark George, Monroe, Ga.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Clark and his wife. Barb, Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Bob Clark and his wife, Lois, Sioux City, S.D.; sister, Elaine Clark Jonakin and her hus band, Lynn; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Emory University Hospital ICU doc tors, nurses, and staff for their support in her final days, and to the members of The Grove Baptist Church for their love for Carol and her family. A memorial service was held at The Grove Baptist Church in Maysville on Satur day, March 19, with the Rev. John Wood officiating. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. Elizabeth Anglin COLBERT - Elizabeth Strickland Anglin, 79, died March 15, 2016. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Grace Davis and Charlie Strickland. Mrs. Anglin was preceded in death by her husband, George Paul Anglin, Sr.; two daugh ters, Carol Paulette Kirby and Linda Bernice Highland; and a grandson, Marcus Dupree Highland. She retired from General Time after 35 years. Survivors include six chil dren, George Paul Anglin, Jr., Debra Lynn Scarborough, Barbara McClain, Audrey Diane Jackson, and Stacie Marie Baxter; 17 grandchil dren; and six great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 18, at the cha pel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment was at Macedonia Holiness Church. Lord and Stephens, Dan ielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (081) Elizabeth Barber BETHLEHEM Eliza beth Barber, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was a member of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She retired as a supervi sor for Barrow Manufacturing Company. Elizabeth loved to travel and loved to do yard work and cut grass. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Curtis and Annie Mae Hardy Miller; her husband of 43 years, John Royce Barber; and three sisters, Emmaleen Sorrells, Catherine Sorrells, and Doris Everett. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Karen Barber, Bethlehem; two grandchildren, Houston and Clayton Barber; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 18, in the cha pel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Bernat officiating. Interment was in Bethlehem First United Meth odist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethle hem First United Methodist Church. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (18360) Opal Bowles PENDERGRASS Opal Roberts Bowles, age 76, entered into rest Friday, March 18, 2016. Mrs. Bowles was born in Norcross, the daughter of the late Harvey Wilson Roberts I and Edna Williams Roberts. She was of the Baptist denom ination and was a homemaker. Mrs. Bowles was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Dewey Roberts. Survivors include her hus band, Lewis Bowles, Pend ergrass; daughter, Sylvia Brown, Pendergrass; three sons, Lewis Bowles Jr., Bre men, Calvin Bowles, Pender grass, and Milton Bowles. Jef ferson; four sisters, Betty Lou Turner, Conyers, Evelyn Ran som, Auburn, Sharon Bailey, Winder, and Allene Strong, Auburn, A1 Larry Rob erts, Nor cross, and Harvey Roberts, Jr., Flowery Branch; ten grandchil dren; and five great grandchil dren. Graveside services were held Monday, March 21, from Barrow Memorial Gar dens with the Rev. Tony Bai ley officiating. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Brian, Eric, Sam, Wayne and Steven Bowles, and Adam Brown. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (875) ‘Tommy’ Collins DANIELSVILLE Charles Thomas “Tommy” Collins, 56, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Collins was born in London, England, on May 25, 1959, the son of Charles Daniel Collins and Mary Elizabeth Brown Collins. He worked at Ron’s Oil Field in Alaska and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by one brother, George Daniel Collins. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a daughter. Jade Ashley Collins, Wasilla, Alaska; and sister, Linnie E. Collins Lord, Danielsville. Funeral services were held at Shiloh Baptist Church on Monday, March 21, with the Revs. Glenn Lyles, Tim Peek, and Glenn Guest officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church, 2150 Jones Chapel Shiloh Road, Danielsville, GA 30633. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruit- tfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (160) Richard Collins JEFFERSON - Richard Lamar Collins, 59, entered into rest Saturday, March 19, 2016. Mr. Collins was born in Athens. He was a member of Free Chapel in Gaines ville, and was the owner of Debrich Manage ment Inc., a machine and fabrication com pany. Mr. Collins served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Debra D. Collins; two sons, Justin and Eric Walls; a daughter, Anna Katie Walls; two grandchildren, Cadence Breana and Tensley; three sis ters, Becky Eubanks, Wanda McMullen, and Rhonda Chambers; and one brother, Junior Collins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 23, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Jerry Han ley officiating. Burial was in Evans Memory Gardens. Gentlemen honored as pall bearers were Eric Walls, Jus tin Walls, Junior Collins, Joe Faris, Mark Knowlton, Mike Goodwin, and Mike Womack. Sammy Lee served as an hon orary pallbearer. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (875) Horace Dooley JEFFERSON Horace Milledge Dooley, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Mr. Dooley was born in Oconee County, Ga., the son of the late Albert and Johnnie ..; two brothers, Mae Porter Dooley. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force with over 20 years of service, and was retired after 23 years of service as a Passport Clerk with the U.S. Post in Gainesville, Ga. Mr. Dooley was a lifelong mem ber of the New Holland Meth odist Church. Survivors include his wife, Edith Pritchett Dooley, Jef ferson; daughter, Bina Dool ey Gobler and her husband Robert, Lake Park, Ga.; sons, Victor Dooley, Crawford, and Vincent Dooley, Jeffer son; grandchildren, Stepha nie Gobler and Kyle Gobler; brother, Bennie Dooley, Lake Oconee; and sister, Jorinda Fleming, Bethlehem. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating, in the Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home, prior to the service. Evans Funeral Home, Jef ferson, is in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (875) Alton Fleming COMER - Alton Scott Fleming, 52, died Thursday, March 17, 2016. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Austin LaClade Fleming and Cecil Sorrells Fleming. Scott was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Fleming. For the last 20 years, Scott has been a devoted son, com panion and caregiver to his mom, whom he lived with at her request. Mom always gave glowing reports of his care for her and never ever had any complaint of him. His family and friends testify to his lov ing care and commitment to her dying wishes, and trust the Lord that Scott’s memory will reflect his kindness and care. Scott made tremendous sacrifices for his mother and is to be honored for his love and devotion to her even to the time of his own death. Survivors include three brothers, Steve (Charlene) Fleming, Laddy (Natalie) Fleming, and Ronald (Nancy) Fleming; one sister-in-law, Tina Fleming Hardigree; several nieces and nephews, Michelle Fleming Thomas, Joe Breen, Michael Breen, Adam Fleming, James Flem ing, Leah Fleming Johns, Courtney Fleming, and Zac Fleming; and several great- nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial ser vice was held Wednesday, March 23, at Meadow Cem etery. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (081) ‘Joe’Helton ILA - E.L. “Joe” Helton, 79, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at Northridge Health and Rehab. Mr. Helton was born in Gainesville, the son of the late John Andrew and Beulah Ash Helton. Mr. Helton was retired from the State of Georgia, member and a retired pastor at Rogers Bap tist Church, and he was also a Korean War Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Mize Helton, Ila; sons, Chris and Terry Helton, both of Ila; brothers, Anthony Hel ton, New Jersey, Douglas Hel ton, Lula, Raymon “Corkey” Helton, New Jersey, and Y.D. Helton, Royston; sisters, Acie Chapman, Gainesville, and Dorine Wilkerson, New Jer sey; three grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Email obits to: obits @mainstreet- news.com. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 20, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Taylor and Carlton Peters offi ciating with the interment at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (622) Ida Jean Jordan COMER - Ida Jean Jordan, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Jordan was born March 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Edgar Lee and Clyde Emma Kincaid Faulkner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Jordan, Jr.; brothers, Clif ford Faulkner and Howard Faulkner; and sisters, Susie Carithers and Jewel Coleman. Survivors include one son, Terry Jordan, Comer; two daughters, Sheree Pas- trick (Raleigh), Jefferson, and Tamara Jordan, Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Monroe Faulkner (Johnnie Sue), Ila; two sisters, Sara Audulewicz, Ila, and Lillian Randall, Wat- kinsville; granddaughters, Courtney Murphy (Gary) and Cayla Carlan; great-grandchil dren, Aubrey Carlan, Cambria Coley, and Trey Murphy; and a number of nieces and neph ews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfu- neralhome.com. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. Garland Lewallen Sr. BALDWIN Garland Lewallen, Sr., 83, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. Born in Gainesville on March 28, 1932, he was the son of the late William “Will” Jasper and Blanche Saxon Lewallen. Mr. Lewallen was a 1950 graduate of Lula High School. He then went on to serve as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. In 1968, Mr. Lewallen founded Northeast Georgia Carpet Incorporated, which he owned and oper ated until his death. He was a member of Belton Baptist Church in Lula, but actively attended Mtn. View Baptist Church in Baldwin for many years, where he sang in the choir. He was an outdoors- man who enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting and fish ing with his grandchildren, tinkering with tractors, and working with his hands. Mr. Lewallen was preced ed in death by sisters-in-law, Carolyn Lewallen and Ulmar Evans; brothers-in-law, Den ver Evans, Roy Thomas and Jewell Thomas; and father-in- law and mother-in-law, Luke and Myrtle Evans. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Reba Nell Evans Lewallen, Baldwin; sons and daughters-in-law, Garland William “Bill”, Jr. and Mar sha Lewallen, Clarkesville, and Bradley and Alicia Lewal len, Clarkesville; grandchil dren, Garland William “Will” Lewallen, III, Matthew How ard “Matt” Lewallen, Abi gail Grace “Abby” Lewallen, Lawson Evan Lewallen, and Lindsey Elizabeth Lewallen; sister, Winnie Thomas, Lula; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Virginia Lewallen, Gainesville, Marvin and Joyce Lewallen, Gainesville, Bobby Lewallen, Talmo, David and Shelby Lewallen, Gainesville, and Danny and Peggy Lewal len, Gainesville; sisters-in- law and brother-in-law, Elora Stargel, Gainesville, Ruth and Tim McCoy, Gillsville, and Betty Thomas, Lula; brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Mel vin and Emi Evans, Baldwin; and numerous nieces, neph ews, other friends and rela tives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with the Revs. Drewery Loggins and Chad Parker officiating. Interment was in the L.L. Evans Family Cemetery in Lula Donations may be made to Mtn. View Baptist Church, 1035 Harmony Church Road, Baldwin, GA 30511. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinand- stewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (19090-71.12) Sarah Nelson COMMERCE Sarah Davidson Nelson, 86, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late R.M. and Tallulah Merle Rogers Davidson. Mrs. Nelson was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Com merce and was a musician. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Edward Nelson, Sr. Survivors include a daugh ter, Melinda Jane Nelson, Watkinsville; sons, Wallace Edward Nelson, Jr., Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and Robert Davidson Nelson, Commerce; and grandchildren, Cristina Nelson, Angie Nelson, and Edward Hopkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at First United Methodist Church of Com merce with Dr. David Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to Autism Speaks GA Chapter, 900 Cir cle 75 Parkway, Suite 445, Atlanta, GA 30339, or Com merce Fire Department, P.O. Box 348, Commerce, GA 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (622) Steven Patterson BUFORD - Steven Mat thew Patterson, born July 19, 1980, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Buford. He was 35 years old. Upon graduation from Faith Academy in 1999, he attended Gwinnett Techni cal College for Commercial Photography. He worked at Primerica/CitiGroup for four years in the Customer Service Department, as part owner and head photographer for his company Happily Ever After Event Planning, and as a vol unteer, on-set photographer for In Our Image Productions Company. Most recently, he worked for Goodwill of Geor gia in donor services. Steven had a kind and gen tle spirit, a tremendous love of family, and dearly trea sured those he called friends. He had an appreciation of all things vintage, and loved to shop for and collect antiques. Steven loved all holidays, and was always so excited to plan, decorate, and cook for them. He had a love of music, playing the trombone in school, and an amazing talent for photography that he used to document wed dings and gatherings. He loved meeting friends for cof fee and the competitiveness of all-night gaming contests between friends and family. He had a fondness for all types of weather, enjoying thunderstorms and rain, and his love of snow in the winter could only be rivaled by his love for his long-time furry companion, Sassy. He was a son, a brother, and a friend to many, and his loss will be felt forever. Survivors include his father, Dr. Donald G. Patterson, Jr and wife Deborah; his mother, Kathryn Reeves and husband Steve; grandmother, Betty Reeves; loving brothers, Ken, Dennis and Scott Patterson; sisters-in-law, Mandy and Amanda Patterson; nieces and nephews, Alisa, Hanna, and Hayden Patterson; and a large extended family, and a group of close friends he referred to as family. A memorial service was held Sunday, March 20. A tax-free donation in his memory may be sent to one or more of the follow ing charities; Ground Zero Grace, c/o Steve Gooch, 211 Saint Martin Drive, Suwanee, GA, 30024, or Human Rights Campaign at http://l.facebook. com/l/AAQGclisfAQEfk- xwsPMgrTMfl7NGM89zlO- 3Z50DYzSg6qg/HRC.org To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneral- home.com. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (19077-73.75) Faye Peppers MONROE - Faye Peppers, 64, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. A native of Gwinnett Coun ty, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lula Bell Knight Priest. She was pre ceded in death by siblings, Birtice Ewing, Linda Moon, Laura Palmer, Jessie W. Priest, Hank Jerry Priest and William Kidd. Mrs. Peppers was of PAGE 11A-W the Holiness Denomination and was a former employee of Georgian Art Lighting. Survivors include her hus band, Charles Peppers; son, Jerry Peppers, both of Mon roe; sisters, Linda Ewing, Conyers, Barbara White, Danielsville, and Mary Nell Stephens, Dacula; mother-in- law, Callie Peppers, Monroe; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Saturday, March 19, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Whisnant and Hillman Martin officiating. Interment was in Bold Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfh- winder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (19080) Bobby Scogin DANIELSVILLE Bobby Ray Scogin, 53, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Scogin was born in Commerce on September 23, 1962, the son of Jacob P. Sco gin and Brenda Grace Nation Scogin. He was a lead man, having worked with Seabord Farms and attended Bluestone Baptist Church in Daniels ville. Mr. Scogin was pre ceded in death by his brother, Larry Scogin. Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers and sisters-in-law, Brian and Edna Scogin, Kennesaw, Ron nie Scogin, Danielsville, and Donnie and Lisa Scogin, Dan ielsville; and sister and broth- er-in-law, Carol and Johnny Patton, Bogart. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, in the Pruitt Funer al Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The fam ily will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23. The family is at the home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruit- tfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (160) George Slay George Calvin Slay, 77, husband of the late Jane Delo- ris Slay, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, following a brief illness. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Slay was the son of the late James C. Slay and Cecil McCannon Slay. He retired from Westinghouse after 39 years and was cur rently working at Ace Hard ware Watkinsville. He was a member of East Athens Bap tist Church. Survivors include his sib lings, Wadine Branyon, Hull, Marvin Slay, Winterville, and Louise Autry, Hull; sister-in- law, Peggy Murphy; and sev eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, at Lord & Stephens East Chapel with the Rev. Ray Wuerzer officiat ing. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016. (081) Julia Ann Turner COLBERT - Julia Ann Turner entered into rest Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was the daughter of the late James Wylie Stockton and Sallie Clyde England. She was born September 4, 1936, in Oglethorpe County, Ga. She was a member of the Col bert United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Timothy S. Faust, Crawford, Ga.; brothers, Wylie Stockton (Martha), Highpoint, N.C., Ray Stockton, Comer; and two granddaughters. A celebration of life was held at the residence of Rita Whitehead in Comer. Grave side services were held Sat urday, March 19, at Crawford Cemetery with the Rev. Kathy Brockmon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colbert United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 317, Colbert 30628. Sign the guest book at www.mcneillfuneralhome. com. McNeill Funeral Home, Martinez, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 23, 2016.