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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS Obituaries Em mitt Autry COMER - Emmitt Mitch ell Autry, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Mr. Autry was the son of the late Frank Hamilton Autry and Mamie Thomas Autry. He was an ordained minister of the holiness denomination. Mr. Autry enjoyed playing his gui tar and singing at church. Most importantly, he loved his fam ily and giving to others. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Epps Autry; and one son, Charles Odean Autry. Survivors include two chil dren, Terry Autry and his wife, Jean, and Cathy Smith and her husband, Keith; one daughter-in-law, Sarah Autry; 11 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 22, at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, with the Rev. Robert Garrett offi ciating. Interment was at Dan ielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bruce Anglin, Larry Autry, Stephen Walden, Grady Autry, John Sims, and Shane Autry. Lord and Stephens, Daniels ville, was in charge of arrange ments. www. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (081) Flora Brown COLBERT - Flora Marga ret Brown, 89, died Saturday, July 23, 2016. A native of Forsyth Coun ty, she was the last surviving of 11 children of George A. and Annie Wade Palmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford B. Brown; son, Tony Brown, Sr.; and son-in-law, Ted Shelnut. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a longtime member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include two chil dren, Bobby R. (Christine) Brown, Colbert, and Susan Shelnut, Colbert; daughter- in-law, Brenda Brown Smith, Danielsville; five grandchil dren, Tony Lee Brown, Jr., Ray Brown, Missy Reynolds, Patsy Donald, Chrystal (Daniel) Newton; eight great-grandchil dren; three step great-grand children; and a dear friend, Edna Callaw Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 26, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Tom Dial and Nathan Palmer officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Lord and Stephens, Daniels ville, was in charge of arrange ments. www. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (081) Lillian Carter HOSCHTON - Lillian B. Carter, 89, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Born in Barberton, Ohio on February 28, 1927, she had lived in Barrow County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Maggie Scroggs Bramlett. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death on December 27, 2010, by her husband, Albert Carter; a sister Geneva Martin; and brother, Rev. Gene Bramlett. Mrs. Carter was a longtime active member of Bethabra Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Martha Carter; grand daughters, Dr. Emily (Jeremy) Hutton, and Amanda (Russ) Johnston; great-grandchildren, Audrey Hutton, Emma Cate Hutton, and Luke Johnston; sister, Annette Benifield; brother, W. A. Bramlett, Sr.; and a host of nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, from the Cha pel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Landon Frymire officiating. Interment was in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bethabra Baptist Church, 1061 Old Thompson Mill Rd., Hoschton, GA 30548. Carter Funeral Home, Wind er, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfh- winder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (19080) Carol Ann Downs “The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educat ed southern woman”. Winston Churchill ATHENS - Carol Ann McCommon Downs, 75, was the epitome of a strong, south ern woman. Most people who met her throughout her distin guished life will tell you that her calm presence is what they remember most. The way she could comfort, praise, advise and teach, made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. Whether Carol was walking down the halls of Athens High School (Class of 58) or directing a large convention at the Univer sity of Georgia Center, she was always poised and graceful in pursuit of her dreams. Born to Jeanne McCommon Downs and Edward Hodgson Downs, in Athens, on August 5, 1940, she was the sec ond child of three daughters; Linda Downs Easterlin (Bill) of Atlanta, and Charm Downs McCall (Larry), Hoschton. As an Alpha Delta Pi and Captain of the Georgettes at the Univer sity of Georgia, she shared her love of dance, music, visual arts and language. She married and had three children; Linda Catherine Fowler Douthard (Alexander) of Gay, Ga., Leon ard Aubrey Fowler III (Lisa), Statham, Ga. and Christopher Lindsey Fowler, Stone Moun tain, Ga.. She always encour aged her children to follow their dreams and supported their interests in music, danc ing, art, theatre and education. She was the director of the Athens YWCO/Fowler Danc ers while she continued her education at UGA. She would go on to receive her Doctorate in Adult Education. However, her strongest voice was her passion for art. By working for Burton & Burton, as a cre ative design artist, she left her legacy on balloons, ceramics and collections sold around the world. She later married her beloved college friend, Charles Myers Davis, Sr. of Irmo, S.C., and they enjoyed many activi ties together with her step chil dren, Charles Myers Davis, Jr. (Alicia), Columbia, S.C., and Christiann Davis Brough ton (Richard), Irmo, S.C. Her love of travel sent her to many exotic places; but her favor ites were to go to the moun tains with her dulcimer and the beaches with her paint brush. A devout Episcopalian, she supported the Bethlehem Ministry, the Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation, the Epis copal Dream groups, the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association and the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. She is also survived by her grandson, Alexander Keith Douthard, Gay, Ga.; and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Solo mon, Statham. We will always share her beautiful butterflies and joyful angels as they carry her spirit to the heavens. A celebration of her life was held at St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church in Athens, on July 27, 2016, at 1 p.m., with a reception following in the parish hall. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Ministry, The Partnership for Gynecologi cal Cancer Support (Providing Inspiration, Hope, & Assis tance so that No One makes the Journey Alone), or The Athens YWCO. Lord and Stephens, West, was in charge of arrangements. www. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (081-92.35) Christopher Eubanks DANIELSVILLE - Chris topher Lane Eubanks, 30, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born in Athens, he was the son of Kevin and Debbie Eubanks and Judy McAllister Bales. Chris enjoyed the beach, helicopter rides, board games, and card games. He loved chil dren, and most importantly, he loved time spent with his fam ily. He was a member of Com munity Baptist Church. Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Carolyn Eubanks and his maternal grandmother, Shirley McAllister. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Amanda Nicole Cowart Eubanks; siblings. Heather Bales Dickerson, Gregory Eubanks, Michael Eubanks, Mark and Tammy Cowart, Marie Cowart, and Crystal Roberts; nephews, Hunter Cowart, Levy Cowart, Colton Sharp, Andrew Loveless, Sheyenne Cowart, Matthew Means, Ethan Gilley, Camdyn Gilley, Lil Heath Gilley, Jack- son Cowart, Sam Cowart, and Haven Gearing; nieces, Tori Beth Miller, Maryjane Miller, Kaleigha Cowart, Charlotte Miller, Shandy and Josh Mill er, Katie Cowart, Elcieanna Loveless, Emmalyn Loveless, Abby Gilley, Dakota Cowart, Breighlynn Gilley; mother in law, Pansy Moore; Bill and Evelyn Cowart, father-in-law and mother-in-law; in-laws, Molly and Little Bill Cow art, Janice Gunn, and Daniel and Michelle Cowart; Dakota Cowart, niece; and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 21, at Commu nity Baptist Church. Interment was at Danielsville Memo rial Gardens. Pallbearers were Kevin Eubanks, Randy Smith, Bill Cowart, Daniel Cowart, Mark Cowart, Levy Cowart, Rick Cowart, and Terry Cow art. Honorary pallbearers were Cody Townsend and Colton Sharp. Lord and Stephens, Daniels ville, was in charge of arrange ments. www. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. Florence Fountain HULL - Florence Fortson Fountain, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Fountain was born in Athens on April 22, 1938, the daughter of the late John Bryson Fortson and Margie Caudell Phillips. She was a production manager having worked at Westclock for 42 years. Mrs. Fountain was also a member of New Hope Wor ship Center in Danielsville. Survivors include her hus band, Robert Lee Fountain; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry M. and Anita K. Foun tain, Sautee Nacoochee, Ga., and Marty G. Fountain, Dan ielsville; daughters and sons- in-law, Pam and Tommy Lane, Ft. Collins, Colo, and Robbin and Dennis Harbison, Bruce- ton Mills, W.Va.; grandchil dren and spouses, Bryson Har bison, Kane and Morgan Sisk, Andrew and Kristen Lane, Robert Alex Lane, Aaron and Karen Lane. Robert Michael and Mariana Fountain, Mat thew and Nickie Fountain, Heather and Jason Green, Jon athan Fountain, and Stephen and Brooke Fountain; step- grandchildren and spouses, Emerson and Melisha Bennett, Steven and Jessica Harbison, Thomas Harbison, Bandi and Kasey Hudgens, and Justice Gragg; and great-grandchil dren, Charlie Grace Sisk, Ash ton Mathis, Laken Fountain, Tyler Palmer, Eliana Bennett, Gavin Fountain, Dakota Foun tain, Baylee Fountain, Anna- belle Hudgens, and Jase Gragg. Funeral services were held Monday, July 25, at the New Hope Worship Center in Dan ielsville, with the Rev. Doug Conwell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Kane Sisk, Bryson Harbison, Alex Lane, Aaron Lane, Jonathan Foun tain, Stephen Fountain, Mat thew Fountain, and Robert Michael Fountain. 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. July 27, 2016. (169-57.85) Henery Daniel Greene Henery Daniel Greene, 55, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, after fighting leukemia cancer for 18 months. He died at home in Brandon, Miss., surrounded by family and friends that love him. He was self-employed and a man of faith. Survivors include his two sons, Daniel and Ryan Greene, Madison County; wife, Tracy Wilkinson Greene; two step sons, Jeffrey and Michael Keefer; and stepdaughter, Susan Mosley, all of Brandon, Miss.; two brothers, Edward and Boddy Greene; three sis ters, Jonell Bryant, Ginger Callison, and Peggy Weaver, all of Madison County area; 11 grandchildren; and lots of nephews and nieces. He will be cremated and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 6, at 6 p.m., at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Brandon, Miss. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. Johnny Lee Kern COMMERCE - Johnny Lee Kern, 58, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at Athens Regional. He is survived by one son, Johnny Lee, Jr.; three sisters, Sue Kern, Joann Cromer (mar ried to Jimmy Cromer), and Nadean Powell; and six nieces and nephews, Bryan Cromer (married to Amanda Thomas), Dustin Cromer, Buddy Cromer (married to Mandy Baxter), Kelley Cromer Boswell (mar ried to Cameron Boswell), Brittany Phillips Westbrook (married to Jamie Westbrook), all of Commerce, and Brandon “Nick” Phillips, Sierra Vista, Arizona. Memorial donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. Thomas Matthews WINDER - Thomas Earl Matthews, 65, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016. A native of Marietta, he was a small business owner and served in the United States Army. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death in 1974 by his father, Buckley Matthews. Survivors in addition to his mother, Cordelia Eubanks, Commerce, include his wife, Jane Lynch Matthews, Winder; sons and stepsons, Thomas Scott Matthews and Lance (Dana) Antwine, Johns Creek; stepdaughter, Shaune (Rowdy) Escoe, Madison; brother, Rob ert Matthews, Eatonton; sister Lucille Wilson, Commerce; and grandchildren, Zach and Spencer Escoe, Austin and Kaylee Antwine. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 26, at Cornerstone Church in Athens, with Pastor Scott Sheppard officiating. Donations may be made in memory of Mr. Matthews to the Cornerstone Athens Benev olence Fund at 4680 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605 Smith Funeral Home of Winder was entrusted with the arrangements Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (18360) Hobert Motes JEFFERSON - Hobert Walter Motes, 81, entered into rest Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Mr. Motes was born in Talk ing Rock, Ga., the son of the late Aaron Motes and Mandy Childers Motes. He was a retired superinten dent with Childers Electric and was a Vet eran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include the mother of his children, Sandra Motes, Jefferson; daughters, Linda Jolley and her husband Rob ert, Jefferson, Cindy Wheeler and her husband Michael, Norcross, Sherry Nalley, Jef ferson, and Mary Grobe and her husband Keith, Buford; sis ter, Geneva Rhodes, Oregon; brother, Bernie Motes, Ranger, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Freeman officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (875) Harold 0’Kelley BETHLEHEM - Harold D. O’Kelley, 88, passed away peacefully at his residence in Bethlehem on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Born and raised in Ogletho rpe County, he was the son of the late Dock and Ruby Bryant O’Kelley. He was preceded in death by sisters, Annie Hamby and Winona Gibson; and step sons, Lecil Sorrow and Rich ard Sorrow. A former member and deacon of Colbert Baptist Church, he was a member of Corinth Baptist Church at the time of his death. Mr. O’Kelley began serv ing his country in the Navy at the age of 17 and retired from the Air Force in 1968 as a vet eran of three wars. While in the military, he began working his way through the masonic ranks and served as Worshipful Master of the Shannon Lodge. He was also the president of the Colbert Lions Club in 1973 and was instrumental in start ing the Colbert Volunteer Fire Department. He retired in the position of industrial engi neering manager for Reliance Electric. Mr. O’Kelley was known to all as a very loving man whose love of life and positive atti tude were contagious to those who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Kris Sheppard O’Kelley; daughter, Lauren O’Kelley-Allbritten (Greg); son, Brian O’Kelley; step daughter, Tracy Goodman (G.W.); step-son, Stephen Sheppard (Sharon); daughter- in-law, Marcia Sorrow; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Saturday, July 23, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta GA 30346. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (081-60.25) Mary Lou Oliver JEFFERSON - Mary Lou Bryant Oliver, 90, entered into rest Friday, July 22, 2016. Mrs. Oli ver was born in Talmo, the daugh ter of the late Lonnie and Sallie Mae Watson Bryant. She was a member of Academy Bap tist Church and was retired from the Jefferson City School System after a long career of preparing meals for the stu dents and faculty of Jefferson Elementary School. Mrs. Oli ver was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Franklin Oliver. Survivors include four daughters, Janie Hawkins and her husband Wayne, Jefferson, Betty Shelton and her husband Eric, Jefferson, Cheryl Early and her husband Bill, Gaines ville, and Charlene Oliver, Gainesville; one son, Charles Oliver and his wife Diane, Jef ferson; two sisters, Hazel Shu man, Gainesville, and Anelle Rodgers, Greensboro, N.C.; three grandchildren, Stepha nie and Wade Walker, Jason and Kasie Oliver, and Ana and Daniel Pelham; six great grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 26, from the Academy Baptist Church with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiat ing. Memorials may be made to the Academy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 716, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. Evelyn Sims MAYSVILLE - Evelyn Rylee Sims, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. Mrs. Sims was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Nettie Hill Rylee. She retired from Bell South. Survivors include a brother and si s ter- in law, Robert and Mary Sue Rylee, Maysville; nieces and nephews, Joy Bently, Stephen Rylee, Kathy Rylee and Danny Rylee; and great-niece, Mary Eliza beth Rylee. Funeral services were held Sunday July 24, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Dumas officiating. Buri al was in Apple Valley Cem etery. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (476) Roger Smith BUFORD - Roger Byron Smith, 68, entered into rest Friday, July 22, 2016. Mr. Smith was born in Gainesville, in the Belmont Community, the son of the late Byron and Elizabeth McMillan Smith. He was a mem ber of Bel mont Bap tist Church, a gradu ate of the University of Geor gia with a degree in Busi ness Administration, and was retired from the music and recording industry. Survivors include a sister, Sara Smith Bell, Jefferson; brother Randall Smith and his wife Diane, Suwanee; nephew, Mike Bell and his wife DeAnne, Maysville; niece, Allyson Nessmith and her husband Ben, Statesboro; four grandnephews; and three grandnieces. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, from the Bel mont Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Compton and Lewis Hudgins officiating with burial following in the Belmont Bap tist Church Cemetery. Gentle men honored as pallbearers were Lewis Hudgins, Steve Smith, Darrel Ivey, Mike Bell, Ben Nessmith, and Jon Smith. Memorials may be made to the Belmont Baptist Church Building Fund, 3635 Belmont Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30507. PAGE 11A-W Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (875) Cumi Walker DANIELSVILLE - Cumi S. Walker, 85, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. Born in Ila, she was the daughter of the late Garney Shields Sr. and Colia Culb ertson Shields. Mrs. Walker loved flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Walker; and two sisters, Sylvia Williams and Garnette Smith. Survivors include one broth er, Junior Shields and his wife, Maxine; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 25, at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Inter ment was at Wesley Chapel Community Church Cemetery. Lord and Stephens, Daniels ville, was in charge of arrange ments. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (081) Alton Williams Alton Junior Williams, 78, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Allen and Lauren Gregory Williams. He was retired from Gwinnett County Water Treat ment Plant and was owner/ operator of Walters Tavern for 22 years. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Williams. Survivors include his wife, Maureen Byrne Williams; son, James (Leslie) Williams; daughter, Kathy Pollard; grandchildren, Westley (Kim berley) Pollard, Jason (Katie) Pollard, and Dustin Pollard (Kisandra Raulin); and great grandchildren, Chloie, Caleb, and Miles Pollard. Funeral services were held Friday, July 22, at Smith Mem ory Chapel. Burial was at Bar- row Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Wind er, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (18360) Mildred Young HOMER - Mildred Smelley Young, 93, passed away Sun day, July 24, 2016. Mrs. Young was the daugh ter of the late Moses Nelson and Mary Magda lene Coffee Smelley, the widow of William Preston Young, a member of Homer United Methodist Church, and she was retired from DFACS, 20 years with Banks County Library, and 20 years with Blue Bell. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Esther and Thomas Glenn Hawes, Athens, Anne and Sam Moon, Homer; grand children, Matthew and Daph ne Moon, Homer, Samantha Moon, Athens, Jonathan and Emily Hawes, Albq, Mexico; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Moon, Emily Moon, and Sara Moon, all of Homer, GA. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 28, at the Homer United Method ist Church with the Revs. Jim McLendon and Steve Lewal- len officiating. Burial was in the Banks County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (476) Steven Yurk WINDER - Steven Yurk, 46, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was a graduate of Wind er-Barrow High School and the University of Georgia. Steven was a main frame administra tor for US Bank. Survivors include his moth er, Carmen Yurk, Winder; father, Dick Yurk, Piedmont, Ala.; brother, Keith Yurk (Mickey), Piedmont; and a nephew, Richard Yurk. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Smith Funeral Home, Wind er, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 27, 2016. (18360) FAX to: 706-621-4113