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Page 8A The Braselton News Wednesday, October 17, 2007 ‘Huggy’ Hughes Athens Alan Wayne “Huggy" Hughes, 59, of Athens, died Sunday, October 2007, following an extended illness. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Frank and Veronica Hughes. He graduated from Athens High School in 1966, and was a life long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was in law enforcement for over 32 years. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Hughes. Survivors include his wife, Jan Hughes; daughter, Bryony; step-chil dren and spouses, Zachary and Jessica Richardson and Meg Richardson and Jeff Blake; grandchildren, Kraydan and Anslie Richardson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ned and Dolores Hughes, Watkinsville, and Jeff and Judy Hughes, Flowery Branch; sis ters and brothers-in-law, Cindy and Jerry Childs and Mary Perry, all of Commerce, Margaret and Joe Chancey, Winder; a number of niec es, nephews, cousins and extended daughter, Candace Mitchell. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 11, at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Prince Ave. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers were J.R. Garrett, Jimmy Carroll, Doug Mattocks, Mike Young, Scott Berry, Hayden Hodges, Wayne Martin and Virgil Welch. Honorary pallbearers were Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, Clarke County old and new Police Department and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 134 Prince Ave., Athens, Ga. 30601, or National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 400 7 th St., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC. 20004. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. Hilda England Winder Hilda England, 83, of Winder, died Saturday, October 13, 2007. She was bom in Barrow County and was the daughter of the late J.T. and Mamie Lee O’Kelly Morris. She was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was a retiree of R. & R. Manufacturing Company. Mrs. England was preceded in death by her husband, Horace England in 1989. Survivors include a daughter, Linda England, Jefferson; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Chris and Lisa England, Winder; sister, Ann Ridgeway, Bethlehem; brothers, Bobby Morris, Bogart, and Sam Morris, Daytona Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial graveside services were held Wednesday, October 17, at Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd„ Bogart, Ga. 30622. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News. October 17, 2007. ‘Cotton’ Thomas Alto Walter Jasper “Cotton” Thomas, 88, of Alto, died Saturday, October 13, 2007, at the Northeast Georgia 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 Obits Medical Center, following a brief illness. Bom in Greene County on August 1, 1919, he was the son of the late Jasper Newt and Minnie Weaver Thomas. He was employed in the manufacturing industry for a num ber of years and was a member of Dewberry No. 2 Baptist Church in Gainesville. Mr. Thomas was pre ceded in death by his first wife of 60 years, Kathleen Key Thomas; sons, Donald Thomas and Horace Grady Thomas; brothers, Elic, Robert, Kermit, Albert, Herman and Allen Thomas; and sisters, Etheline Thomas, Irene Walden, Vera Shubert, Annie Mae Sims and Pauline Winkler. When he was able, he enjoyed gar dening and rabbit hunting, according to loved ones. Survivors include his wife, Susie Garrison Thomas, Alto; a daughter, Shirley Conner, Lula; son, Eddie Thomas, Gainesville; step-daughter, Quetta Watson, California; step-son, William Lamar Burgess, Gainesville; sisters, Estelle Tankersley, Cornelia, and Flora Walden, Cleveland; five grandchildren; seven great-grand children; and several great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 15, in the cha pel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Lester Haynes and Cecil Thomas officiat ing. Burial was in Airline Baptist Church Cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News. October 17. 2007. Ray Lapsky Commerce Ray Lapsky, 72, of Hillhaven Nursing Home in Commerce, died Saturday, October 6, 2007. A native of London, England, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Yetta Cohen Schaverien. Mrs. Lapsky was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lapsky. She was a member of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, David Lapsky and longtime com panion, Wanda Bryant, both of Jefferson, Lee Lapsky, Winder, and Steven Lapsky, Athens; a daughter, Michele Fenney, High Point, N.C.; brothers, Benny Schaverien and Judah Schaverien, both of London, England; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. Toni Boise Jefferson Toni Renee Boise, 48, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007. She was bom on April 6, 1959, in Fulton County, and was the daughter of Lamar Benson of Tucker and June May Rosier of North Augusta, S.C. Llorens Leaded Art Glass & Mirror, Inc. • Custom Mirrors • Memorial Church Windows • Leaded GlassO• Heavy Glass Shower Doors j" '50 Off "j | Garden Tub Designs | ■ with coupon . Visit Our Showroom or Call For An Appointment 706-654-5984 77 Merchants Park Drive Hoschton, GA Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. She graduated from Michigan State in 1982, with a bachelor of arts in social work/psychology and earned her masters of social work from the University of Georgia in 1990. She was a court services director with Gwinnett/Rockdale/Newton County Court Services. Survivors in addition to her par ents, include her husband, Russell Boise, Jefferson; a son, Tyler Guidot, Jefferson; sister, Lisa Benson, Trussville, Ala.; and brother, Jody Benson, Stone Mountain. Memorial services were held Saturday, October 13, at the St. Jude Apostle Catholic Church in Atlanta with Monsignor James Fennessy officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486, or www. mdanderson.org. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. Mavious Kesler Winder Mavious Kesler, 85, of Winder, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at her residence. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Martha Mobley Manders. She was a member of The Winder First United Methodist Church and was a retiree of Carwood Manufacturing Company, where she served as an accountant. Mrs. Kesler was pre ceded in death by her husband, David Kesler; and a daughter, Lois Hopkins. Survivors include grandsons and spouses, Ricky and Sharon Hopkins, Bethlehem, Rusty and Susan Hopkins, Gainesville; son- in-law, Gene Hopkins, Winder; great-grandchildren, Jason Hopkins, Jeremy Hopkins, Lainey Hopkins and Andrew Hopkins; sister, Essie Lou Wilkins, Winder. Funeral services were held Friday, October 12, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. Thomas Glenn Jefferson Thomas Dale Glenn, 70, of Jefferson, died Thursday, October 11,2007. Bom in Madison County, he was the son of Thelma Dale Glenn of Commerce and the late Joe E. Glenn. He was a warden with the Jackson County Correctional Institute, retiring after many years of service, and was a member of Oconee Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Nancy Mize Glenn, Jefferson; daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Tim Turner, Clarkston; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Laura Glenn, Omaha, Neb; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Buster Wright, Jefferson; grandchildren, Justin, Austin, Shelby, and Nolan Glenn; one great-grandchild, Lorilai Glenn. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 14, at Oconee Baptist Church with the Revs. Gene Carlan, Gerald Mitton and Clint Sexton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Justin Glenn, Austin Glenn, Joey Wright, Tim Turner, Kevin Mize, Brian Mize, Steve Robinson and David Carlson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. ‘Nellie’ Arcaro Winder Natalie “Nellie” Piccolo Arcaro, of Winder, formerly of Waterbury, Conn., died Saturday, October 13, 2007. She was a lifelong resident of Waterbury, Conn., and was retired from the City of Waterbury, Conn., school system in food preparation. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, and former member of St. Lucy Catholic Church in Waterbury, Conn. Everybody who knew her knew her delicious baked goods, her deep faith and deep devotion to St. Joseph, loved ones stated. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Jerome Arcaro, Winder; daughter, Sister Susan Arcaro, Hoschton; son and daughter- in-law, Jerome and Nina Arcaro, Lake Mary, Fla.; grandchildren and spouses, Susan and Robert Mack, New Hampshire, Brian and Patti Arcaro, Boiling Springs, S.C.; and great-grandchildren, Alexa Mack, Veronica Mack, Gabriella Mack and Krysta Mack. Funeral mass was held Tuesday, October 16, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Fred Wendel serving as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury, Conn., on Friday, October 19, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cenacle Sisters Ministry Fund, c/o Sister Susan Arcaro, 5913 Jackson Trail Rd„ Hoschton, Ga. 30548, in memory of Natalie Piccolo Arcaro. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. Steve Chambers Jefferson Steve Mitchel Chambers, 57, of Jefferson, died Monday, October 15, 2007. Bom on December 8, 1949, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late James Leonard and Marjorie Gary Chambers. He was a carpenter and attended the Apostolic Church "R. '7Kc@Uu'& RESTAURANT STEAKS • SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES NOW OPEN Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday 115 Towne Center Pkwy. 7AA QOil 70AC Hoschton, GA 30548 #UO OM ! L03 of the Lord Jesus Christ in Winder. Survivors include his wife, Martha Pruitt Chambers, Jefferson;daughters, Sherry Lynch and April Franks, both of Jefferson; sons, Delaine Chambers, Westminster, S.C., Jimmy Chambers and Jamie Chambers, both of Jefferson; sister, Susan Lewallen, Martinez; brother, Terry Chambers, Jefferson; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 17, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Baker officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. Wesley Stancil Jefferson The death of Wesley Paul Stancil, infant son of Larry Paul and Staci Canup Stancil of Jefferson, is being announced by Evans Funeral Home. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include grandparents, Larry and Shelby Stancil, Ronald and Nettie Canup, all of Hoschton; great-grand mother, Raynell Canup, Hoschton; sisters, Chelsey Stancil, Kari Nix and Taylor Nix, all of Jefferson; and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 17, at Evans Memory Gardens with Minister Hal Chitwood officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. Pauline Edge Gainesville Pauline Williamson Edge, 82, of Gainesville, died Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, fol lowing an extended illness. She was bom in Forsyth County and was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma Williamson. She was a homemaker and member of Temple Baptist Church. Mrs. Edge was preceded in death by her hus band of 52 years, Guy Edge. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Edge, Gainesville, Guy and Diane Edge, Flowery Branch, and Eddie and Linda Edge, Hoschton; grandchil dren, David Edge, Jennifer Edge and Jessica Edge; grandchildren and spouses, Amanda and Jason Driver and Amy and Ricky Williamson; great-grandchildren, Makayla and Molly Driver and McKayla and Derrike Williamson; sister, Myrtle Elliot; brothers and sisters-in-law, J.B. and Mary Williamson and Hoyt and Imogene Williamson; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 16, with the Rev. Clarence Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. June Brown June Berisford Brown, 59, of Commerce, died Monday, October 15, 2007, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Athens, following a brief illness. Bom in Marshall County, W. Va., she was the daugh ter of the late Lester and Eloise Mason Berisford. She was a sales associate at the Dress Bam of Banks Crossing. Survivors include her husband, Tim Brown; sons, Tim M. Brown, Hartwell, Aaron Matthew Brown, Gainesville; daughters, Mary Vanessa Gilson, Ona, W. Va., Alysia Deanne Bellew, Eatonton; a brother, Dale Berisford, Sistersville, W. Va.; sisters, Helen Stewart, Pueblo, Colo., Lois Habecker, Lancaster, Pa., Jan Stewart, Belton, Mo.; five grandchil dren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Ivie Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 17, from 12 noon until 9 p.m. A cryptside service will be conducted on Saturday, October 20, at Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville, W. Va. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, October 17, 2007. 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