Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

Page 6A The Braselton News Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Obits Ike Waters Winder Ike Humprie Waters, 74, of Winder, died Friday, October 5, 2007. He was bom on July 9, 1933, the son of the lade Ode and Lenora Hill Waters. He was Baptist and a mem ber of the Hebron Baptist Church of Dacula. Mr. Waters was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Water; and sisters, Frenza Timms and Jane Holbrook. Survivors include three step children; brothers, Charles Waters, Woodstock, Ed Waters, Atlanta, J.O. Waters, Raleigh, N.C., and Gene Waters, Roanoke, Ala.; sisters, Hortense Elder, Winder, and Ann Brisco, Athens; and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13, at 11 a.m„ at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Reynolds officiating. The body was cremated. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Berthaleen Duck Braselton Berthaleen Parten Duck, 91, of Braselton, died Sunday, October 7, 2007. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Warren R. and Eula Mae Parten. She was a home maker and a mem ber of Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Duck was preceded in death by her hus band, Eugene Preston Duck; and a son, Jack Duck. Survivors include sons and daugh- ter-in-law, Glenn and Pam Duck and David Duck, all of Braselton; four grandchildren; and five great-grand children. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 9, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Phillips officiating. Burial was in the Zion Baptist Church cem etery. Pallbearers were Mike Duck, Phil Duck, Terry Duck, Allen Duck, Tommy Parten and Butch Parten. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Jerry Holcomb Jefferson Jerry Holcomb, 41, of Jefferson, died Thursday, October 6, 2007. Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Virgil and Ann Day Holcomb. He was a retired truck drive. Mr. Holcomb was preceded in death by a sister, Raenell Holcomb; brother, Jimmy “Mario” Holcomb; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Dorsey. Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Edwinna Holcomb, Homer, Ronald Holcomb and Donald Holcomb, Danny Joe Holcomb, all of Hoschton, Joe and Renee’ Holcomb, Commerce, Tony and Julie Holcomb, Winder; sisters, Lera Dorsey, Shirley James and Jean Holcomb, all of Hoschton; and a number of nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews, includ ing niece Hope Holcomb and great- niece, Alanna Dorsey. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 9, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Carroll Pruitt and Everest Carlisle offici ating. Burial was in the Hoschton Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. ‘Bob’ Appleby Jefferson Robert Travis “Bob” Appleby, 80, of Jefferson, died Monday, October 8, 2007. He was born on March 19, 1927, and was the son of the late George D. and Annie Stockton Appleby. He gradu ated from Jefferson’s Martin Institute in 1943, and enlisted in the United States Navy, earning a combat medal for his service abroad the U.S.S. Davidson, a destroyer/ mine sweeper, on the Yellow Sea dur ing World War II. He graduated with a bachelor of electrical engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1950. He enjoyed a 45-year career in the industrial pump business, primarily with Fairbanks Morse Company, holding the posi tion of national sales manager of the pump division in Kansas City, and the electrical division in Beloit, Wisconsin. He was a deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Appleby was preceded in death by his first wife, Lynn Cooper; and a brother. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Johnson Tooke; children, Robert Travis Appleby Jr., Chip Tooke and Susan Koles; grandsons, Travis Appleby and Asher and Eli Koles; sister, Ann Appleby Jarrett; and lov ing nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Wednesday, October 10, at Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, 1925 Century Blvd., NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, Ga. 30345. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Phillip Cochran Homer Phillip Q. Cochran, 55, of Homer, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at a private care facility. He was born on September 11, 1952, in Habersham County, and was the son of Mildred Aaron Cochran of Homer and the late Julian Cochran. He was a member of the Damascus Baptist Church and a former machine operator with Westinghouse Airbrake Company. Survivors in addition to his moth er include daughters, Quintina Dee Cochran Owens, Sugar Hill, Jennifer Leigh Cochran Addison, Toccoa; sons, Matthew Cochran and Jeremy Cochran, both of Mt. Airy; brother, James Cochran, Homer; grandchil dren, Bryson and Kaine Addison, Toccoa. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 4, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Roy Rogers and Gene Todd officiating. Burial was in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Damascus Baptist Church Building Fund, 2493 Damascus Rd., Baldwin, Ga. 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. James House Winder James D. House, 72, of Winder, died Thursday, October 4, 2007. Bom in Barrow County, he was the son of the late _____ _ G.W. and Mary B. House. He was a self ~ employed electrician — and plumber, and was owner of House & Sons. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. House was preceded in death by his wife, Polly House; a son, Tony House; sister, Sara Sims; grandson, Justin House. Survivors include a son and daugh- ter-in-law, Todd and Lisa House, Leesburg; daughter and fiance, Paula House and Phil Wright; daughters-in- law, Loisetta House, Lavonia, Susan Dubry, Largo, Fla.; grandchildren, Michael House, Tiffany Vanderford, Elizabeth House, Morgan House, Tiffany Dubry; great-grandchildren, Savannah Berns and Jacob House; brother, John House, Dahlonega. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, at Smith Memory Chapel with Pastors Tommy Baker and Dave Fahner officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Lloyd Hazlett Winder Lloyd David Hazlett, 53, of Winder, died Friday, October 5, 2007. Born in Gary County Pa., he was the son of Lloyd Hazlett of Vernago, Pa., and the late Lorain Black Hazlett. He was of Christian faith and was a member of the Roofers Union. Survivors include significant other, Judith Pristello; sons, Lloyd D. Hazlett Jr., Albin, Pa., and Kevin Hazlett, Union City, Pa.; daughter, Ashley Lorain Hazlett, Winder; six grandchildren; brother, William Hazlett, Erie, Pa.,; sisters, Sherry Martin, Michigan, and Sharon Cooper, Meadville, Pa. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Ron Wright Batesville Ron Wright, 56, of the Batesville Community, died Friday, October 5, 2007, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Spaulding County on September 17, 1951, he was the son of the late Iverson and Mary Watson Wright. He was a well respected and dedicated retired lieutenant with the DeKalb County Police Department, having retired after 30 years of ser vice. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville. He was an amateur ham radio opera tor who enjoyed gardening, reading and adored Siberian Huskies, accord ing to loved ones. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wright, Batesville; daughters, Lisa Wright, Oakwood, Aimee Palmer, Clarkesville, and Rachel Tang, Duluth; son, David Wright, Monroe; sisters, Jenny Jones, Snellville, and Jackie Christopher, Barnesville; and six grandchildren. Memorial services were held Monday, October 8, at First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville with the Rev. Lisa L. Graves officiat ing. Memorial contributions may be made to John B. Gesbocker Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1492, Clarkesville, Ga. 30523. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Margaret Lay Winder Margaret Lay, 78, of Winder, died Thursday, October 4, 2007, at her residence. A native of Whorton, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Emma Zipprian. She was a member of Chapel Christian Church and was a retired sales associate of Belk’s Department Store. Mrs. Lay was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotte Lay; son, Bryant Lay; and grandson, Justin House. Survivors include her husband, Jim Lay, Winder; daughters, Glenda Ruskoski, Birmingham, Ala., and Susan Dubry, Largo, Fla.; son, Robert Lay, Knoxville, Tenn.; sister, Patricia Smith, Newport News, Va.; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 8, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Emmett Carroll officiating. Burial was in Chapel Christian Church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Lucille Bell Lucille Hunter Bell, 97, died Sunday, October 7, 2007. She was bom in Barrow County and was the daugh ter of the late C.W. and Clara Malcomb Hunter. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her hus band, Gurnie Bell Sr., and a daughter, Clara Geraldine Bell. Survivors include sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Raymond and Dot Bell, Locust Grove, Gumie, Jr. and Glenda Bell, Jefferson; daughters and sons- in-law, Mary Jim and Don Commer, Cumming, Barbara and Bobby Brooke, Thomson, Rebecca Sue and Ronnie Gee, Jefferson; sister, Mary Estell, Fayetteville; 14 grandchil dren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 9, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Shane Moore officiating. Burial was in Attica Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Attica Baptist Church Building Fund, 4352 Lebanon Church Rd., Athens, Ga. 30607. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Linda Savage Jefferson Linda Savage, 60, of Jefferson, a former resident of Lawrenceville, died Saturday, October 6, 2007. A native of Stephens County, she was the daughter of Robert Chitwood of Jefferson and the late Jennie Sue Dooley Chitwood. She was a member of the Center United Methodist Church and a former member of Hog Mountain Baptist Church. She was a home maker. Survivors in addition to her father, include her husband, Bobby Savage, Jefferson; children, Angie Iler and James Culpepper, both of Jefferson, Lesley Huckeba, Lawrenceville; brother, Ken Chitwood, Buford; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 9, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Chris Gaddis and Howard Banks officiat ing. Burial was in Hog Mountain Baptist Church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Juanita Ginn Commerce Juanita R. Ginn, 64, of Commerce, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 4PM - 5 BR/4.5 BA HOME & 27.7± AC IN 3 TRACTS 257 Sims Bridge Rd. Commerce, GA 30530 6000± SF • 2002 • 27.7± Acres offered in individual tracts, combinations or as a whole • 5 Minutes off 1-85 at Exit 154* Landscaped yard, private, wooded • Large gourmet kitchen • Hardwood floors • 2 Large master suites • Library / office. Preview: Sat, 10/13 & 10/20, 2-4 pm 11AM - “HURST-BOUCHELLE-HESTER HOUSE” To Settle Estate of Kathleen Hester 166 N. Cherokee St. (Downtown) Social Circle, GA 30025 circa 1840 • One block from Blue Willow Inn • 7 BR/3 BA • 1,63± Acres • 235± Ft. Hwy. 11 road frontage, the main North/South artery thru downtown • Zoned PRC • 10ft. Ceilings • Hardwood floors • Fireplaces • Formal dining • Commercial potential. Preview: 10/18,10-12 Noon & 10/21, 2-4 pm. 770-607-0770 LoftinAuction.com The Meadows Apartment in Hoschton 2 & 3 bedrooms Section 8 vouchers accepted. Deposit required. No pets. Call 706-367-2194 or 706-654-8416 for more information following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late James and Ella Mae Wood Benton. Mrs. Ginn was preceded in death by her hus band, Bobby Ginn; and a sister, Patricia Ann Kitchens. Survivors include sons, Robert Ginn, Ricky Ginn and Randy Ginn, all of Commerce; daughter, Rhonda Ginn, Commerce; brothers, Gene Robinson, Flowery Branch, and Bill Robinson, South Carolina; sister, Sharon Barnes, Nicholson; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 11, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Wilson and Douglas Duncan officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Eugene Smith Cleveland Eugene Talmadge Smith, 74, of Cleveland, died Thursday, October 4, 2007, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born on October 18, 1932, in Jackson County, he was the son of Estelle Hayes Smith of Bethlehem and the late Curtis Smith. He was a retired Baptist minister and a mem ber at Center Grove Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Robert Smith; brothers, Jack Smith and L.C. Smith. Survivors in addition to his moth er include his wife, Sarah Casper Smith, Cleveland; daughter, Brenda Smith, Gainesville; sisters, Carolyn Harris and Barbara Smith, both of Bethlehem, Sarah Haygood, Norcross, Martha Lovins, Dacula; brothers, Steve Smith, Bethlehem, Joe Smith, Lilburn; and four grand children. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, at Whitfield Funeral Home. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Mary Bryant Canon Mary Ruth Jones Bryant, 75, of Canon, died Monday, October 1, 2007, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Jackson County on August 13, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Ira and Berdie Huff Jones. She was a waitress and was of the holiness faith. Survivors include her husband, Horace R. Bryant, Canon; a son, David Bryant, Hartwell; daughters, Virginia Bruce, Pendergrass, and Judy Reddish, Jefferson; sister, Tina Kinne, Rome; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 4, in the cha pel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and Johnny Stowe officiating. Burial was in the Oakview Cemetery in Canon. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 10, 2007. Read, then recycle this newspaper! NEED PRINTING? CALL 706-367-5233 yor pemmrffifr m Christian Outreach Thrift St ore bJEW AMD OtSEV rUtZKIiTUlZE, tiArreesses, aioro HOUSEHOLD CtOOVE>, ETC... floah's Ark 335-6084 2183 N. Elm St Commerce, GA Your patronage helps provide for those in need. Auto • Home • Life Wouldn’t life be easier with ONE AGENT to handle your insurance needs? Whether you have a claim, need to change coverage or just have a question, Farm Bureau Insurance is really convenient. You always call the same office and receive prompt, professional service from your own personal agent. Plus, with our competitive rates, you may even save money. Helping You is what wc do best. JACKSON COUNTY (706) 367-8877 2388 Hwy. 129, Jefferson, Ga. 30549 sfbli.com • gfb.org Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.. Georgia Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co.. Jackson, MS