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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-W Obituaries Patricia Allen DANIELS VILLE - Patricia Gentry Allen, 87, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Allen was bom in Rome, Ga., the daughter of the late Allen Pascal and Karl Ophelia Howard Gentry. She was a mem ber of Cabin Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Westclox. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrie Joe Allen; daughter, Amanda Hill; son, Dave Allen; and sister, Anne Gill. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Jarrett, Gillsville; sons, Andy Allen, Nicholson, and George Allen, Hull; sis ter, Millie Hart, Colbert; ten grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 21, at the chapel of Little- Ward Funeral Home with Carl Beckham and Mark Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment was in Erastus Christian Church Cem etery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (622) Steve Burroughs HULL - Steve Pat rick Burroughs, 55, died Thursday, June 16, 2016. Steve was born in Fort Dix, N.J., the son of Char lie and Loretta Sklar Bur roughs. Steve was preced ed in death by his wife, Cynthia Robin Burroughs; and brothers, James and Richard Burroughs. Survivors include his children, Stephenie Bur roughs, Michael Bur roughs, and Patrick Bur roughs; step-son, Tyler Doster; siblings, Cathy Burroughs, Billy Bur roughs (Melanie), Tommy Burroughs, and Charles (Vicki) Burroughs; grand children, Natalie, Cierra, Payton, Maggie, Carlee, and Landon; and nieces and nephews, April Bur roughs, Charlie Bur roughs, Tammy (Bear) Varner and Charlie (Renee) Burroughs, Ally Burroughs, Nathan Bur roughs, and Katherine Burroughs; and great- nieces and nephews, Aus tin, Dylan, Jake, Ashley, Trey, Brody, and Wesley. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 21, at Lord and Stephens Dan- ielsville Chapel. Interment was at Colbert Cemetery. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (081) Sarah Craig COMMERCE - Sarah Helen Craig, 82, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at her residence, following a long battle with Alzheim er’s disease. Mrs. Craig was born in Clarkesville, the daughter of the late George Fred Allen and Lillie Mae Sos- ebee Allen. She was a member of Brockton Road Baptist Church and was a retired textile worker from Harmony Grove Mills and Mt. Vernon Mills. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Paul Edgar Craig, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and John Murray, Commerce; grandchil dren, Taylor Jones Oren (Chris), Vandalia, Ohio, and Torie Jones, Daniels ville; great-granddaugh ter, Adaline Mae Oren; brother, William Ralph Allen ( Jessie), Commerce; many nieces and nephews; and several grand-nieces and nephews. She was blessed to have two spe cial ladies in her life; Miss Nizzie Barrett and Geral dine Adams, both of Com merce; and an honorary daughter, Sheila Bolton, Commerce. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 21, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Dugar Strickland, Jerry Ledford, and John Wood officiating. Inter ment was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (622) Rerun: Timothy Daniel LOGANVILLE - Tim othy Curtis Daniel, 37, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at his resi dence. He leaves to cherish his memories his partner, Jean Brock; one sister, Kathy Ayers Lynn; one brother, Randy Ayers; parents, Donna Ayers and Donny Daniel; grandparents, Jimmy and Betty Daniel; grandparent, JoNell Log- gin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Thursday, June 16, at Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. Professional services entrusted to Wimberly & White Funeral Home, Commerce. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. Phillip McElroy WINDER - Phillip McElroy, 72, passed on Saturday June 18, 2016. A native of Barrow County, Mr. McElroy was the son of the late John Henry McElroy and Mil dred Patrick Parten. He was retired from Johns Manville. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Murray McElroy; sons; Brian Keith McElroy and John Nathan McElroy; step sons. Brad Crowe and Brian Swords; sis ter, Dianne Mathis; and grandchild, Tristen Kyle Swords. Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, at Smith Memory Cha pel. Burial was at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016 (18360) James “Beau” Mercer Jr. WINDER - James Wes ley (Beau’) Mercer, Jr, 65, passed away at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Atlanta, the son of the late James Wesley Mercer, Sr. and Jimmie Lee Oden. He was a graduate of Bass High School, Class of 1969. Beau’ met his wife in 1993 in Savannah. They were married at Isle of Hope. He was a skillful car penter and a talented musician and singer. Over the years, he toured with the bands Sparkle, Free Wheelin’, Laredo, Round er and Norman’s Bait and Tackle Choir. He enjoyed collecting and refurbish ing antiques. He loved animals, often taking in strays and helped them find forever homes. His faithful companion, Lulu, was by his side as he passed. Survivors include his wife, Lynne Reed Mer cer; brother, Gregory Michael Mercer (Mary), Norcross; sisters, Cynthia Diane Brennan (Terry), San Diego, and Patricia Annette Summerlin (Don ald), Daytona Beach, Fla.; two brothers-in-law, Dennis Reed (Palma) and Douglas Reed (Paula), both of Savannah; six nephews; four nieces; and four great-nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m., at Bethle hem Church, 548 Hwy. 11 North, Bethlehem, GA 30620. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to Pup & Cat Co., P.O.Box 1987, Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2015. (18360) Virginia Nix JEFFERSON - Virgin ia Jordan Nix, 75, entered into rest Monday, June 13, 2016. Mrs. Nix was born in East Point, Ga., the daugh ter of the late John S. and Lucille Milligan Jordan. Mrs. Nix was retired from the Jeffer son City School System, and was a mem ber of the New Begin nings Outreach Pentecostal Church. She was pre ceded in death by her hus band, Dennis Ronald Nix; brother, Jerry Jordan; and grandchildren, Timothy Scott Nix and Jamie Lynn. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Michael Nix and his wife Carol Ann, Jef ferson; daughters; Connie Nix Lynn and her hus band Mike, Jefferson, and Kimberly Nix Cowart and her husband Ellis, Macon; three brothers, Billy Jor dan, Hampton, Jimmy Jordan, Conyers, and John Jordan, Jr., Atlanta.; four grandchildren, Ashley Nix Wells, Anna Marie Nix, Dennis Taylor Maddox, and Haleigh Danyelle Maddox; and four great grandchildren, Carly Nix, Lilly Grace Wells, Jasper Lynn, and Milo Lynn. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 16, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Norris officiating with burial in Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralho- meinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016 (875) Rossly Ann Shook COMMERCE - Rossly Ann Brown Shook, 76, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hos pital. Mrs. Shook was born in Homer, the daughter of the late Harold and Naomi Kimbrell Sheridan. She was a member of The Grove and retired from Blue Bell. Survivors include her husband, Jim Harlan Shook, Commerce; son, Rocky Brown, Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Wanda Dean, Commerce; broth er, Leon Sheridan, Nichol son; sisters, Earline Sim mons, Carnesville, and Carolyn Sheridan, Com merce; and grandsons, Matthew Dean, Com merce, and Colton Dean, Charleston, W.Va. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18, at The Grove with the Rev. John Wood officiating. Interment was in Jackson Memorial Park. Donations may be made to St. Mary’s Foundation, 1230 Baxter Street, Ath ens, GA 30606-3791. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (622) Barbara Snipes MAYSVILLE - Barba ra Ann Snipes, 76, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Snipes was born September 18, 1939, in Duluth, the daugh ter of the late J.C. and Lois Haynes M a r - tin. She worked at Blue Bell and attended Redeemed Baptist Church. Mrs. Snipes was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Snipes; sons, Randy and Ricky Snipes; brothers, Junior, Paul, and Bobbie Martin; and a sis ter, Linda Parson. Survivors include son and daughter in law, Ronny and Vickie Snipes, Commerce; sister, Martha Ginn, South Carolina; five grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; with spe cial great-granddaughter, Taylor Ann Nicole Tuck. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 21, at the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Jer- yle Roach and. Phil Parks officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. On line memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.ivie- funeralhomecommerce. com Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (476) Susan Strickland GILLSVILLE - Susan Hardman Strickland, 69, entered in to rest Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Mrs. Strickland was born in East Point, Ga., the daughter of the late Elmo and Anita Worth Hard man. She attended Massey Business School, was a realtor with Chapman - Hall Realtors, and a mem ber of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church. Susan led a vibrant and active life, working in real estate, taking trips both domestically and around the world, and was active in her local c o m m u - nity and the world of animal res cue. Susan was the vice president and co founder of Dirt Road Doggies Res cue. Susan loved animals of all kinds, but dogs and horses held a very special place in her heart. Susan never turned her back on a stray. Her family support ed her countless endeav ors to save the broken and forgotten four legged friends for many years. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Clayton Strickland, Sr., Gillsville; daughter, Gabi Strickland Osterberger and her husband Michael, Pendergrass; son, Gus Strickland Jr., Gillsville; and a brother, Mickey Hardman and his wife Debbie, Powder Springs. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18, from the Holly Springs United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery Memorials may be made to the Dirt Road Dog gies Rescue, P.O. Box 79, Gillsville, Georgia, or to the Holly Springs United Methodist Church, 7441 Holly Springs Road, Pen dergrass, Georgia 30567. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralho- meinc Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (875) Ouida Walker ST. SIMONS ISLAND - Ouida Boyd Walker, 69, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away peace- fully Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at her resi- d e n c e , with her husband Joe and their son Wes by her side. Ouida was born in LaFayette, Ala., on November 28, 1946. The daughter of the late Rob ert T. Boyd and Glenda Cotton Boyd, Ouida lived much of her formative life in Jefferson. Ouida was a remarkably successful woman, wife, mother, and grandmoth er. Moreover, she was an educator for ten years, and then created successful businesses in both Mas sachusetts and Florida. Ouida, a dedicated com munity leader, served as a Board Member for the Boston, Mass. Junior League, President of the Princeton, N.J. YWCA, and Board Member for the Jacksonville, Fla. Sym phony Guild. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Joe Walker; son Wes, his wife Susanne, their children Benjamin (12), and Kath erine (10), Bethesda, Md.; sister, Elizabeth Boyd Danis, Hingham, Mass.; and Butterbean, Ouida’s English Bulldog (7). In accordance with her wishes, the immediate family held a private gath ering, after which she was cremated. For those wishing to make a memorial contribu tion in Ouida’s honor, the family would ask that you do so to the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Mass., that not only played a piv otal role in her care and treatment, but also con tinues to conduct break through clinical research to defeat cancer. To receive additional information, contributors may call (617) 632-5389 and ask for Ms. McGunn. Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Cremato rium, Brunswick. www.edomillerandsons. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. Bill Whitmire MAYSVILLE - Bill C. Whitmire, 85, entered into rest Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Mr. Whitmire was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Paul and Kate McDou- g a 1 d Whit mire. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church, and owned and operated a successful poultry and cattle farm and spreader service. Mr. Whitmire was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Rogers Whitmire; four sisters, Pat Carter, Mil dred Youmans, Peggy Tol bert, and Bobbie Watts; and five brothers, Lewis, Charlie, Mike, Simon and Jim Whitmire. Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Cren shaw, Maysville; two sons, Wendell and Wade Whitmire, Maysville; one sister, Joan Sizemore, Commerce; five grand children; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 17, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. Gentle men honored as pallbear ers were Adam Crenshaw, Billy, Nick, John, Jeff and Shane Whitmire. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralho- meinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (875) James Brock James Brock, 85, died Monday, June 20, 2016. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Brock was the son of the late Emory and Direne Stewart Brock. Survivors include his children, Jason Brock, Kimberly Camacho, and Joyce Lee; sister, Dorothy Smith; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 22, 2016. (18360) NEED PRINTING? CALL 706-367-5233 OBITUARY NOTICES The charge to publish an obituary is $55 per notice for 250 words or less and the notice will be published in all six newspapers covering Banks, Barrow, Jackson and Madison counties effective Over 250 words will be charged at 15 cents per word. There will be no charge for the online posting to our website. Photographs remain free if the family chooses to submit one. To place an obituary notice, contact Betty Small at 706-621-4629 or obits@mainstreetnews.com. Tl June 1, 2014.
