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Wednesday, November 14, 2007 The Braselton News Page 7A Obits Joann Eberhart Winder Joann W. Eberhart, 72, of Winder, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Bom in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Alfonzo and Minnie Ruth Segars Willoughby and was retired from Belks Department Store. Mrs. Eberhart was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Eberhart. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Mike Jackson and Sharon and Mike Page, all of Winder; companion, Jimmy Hardegree and family; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Sonny Willoughby, Milledgeville; and a sis ter, Betty Hunter, Winder. Funeral services were held Friday, November 9, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. John Talley and James A. Yopp officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 625 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, Ga. 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Earlene Spurlin Winder Earlene Lucile Spurlin, 78, of Winder, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007. She was bom in Crawford, Dawes County, Neb., and was the daughter of the late Earl Joseph and Ada Mae Vaughn Boesl She was a member of the New Pentecost United Methodist Church. Mrs. Spurlin was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Glen Spurlin Sr.; and a son, David C. Spurlin. Survivors include sons, Robert “Bob” G. Spurlin Jr., Marvin Spurlin, both of Winder; daughters, Ada Mae Brown, Loganville, Marcia Ann Gandy and Mattie Rose Onego, both of Winder; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie Manuel, Canbury, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 10, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Terry Spurlin officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Charles Cronic Winder Charles Henry Cronic, 69, of Winder, died Monday, November 12, 2007. Bom in Jackson County, he was the son of the late John Henry and Fois A. Fagan Cronic. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, the Jaycees, and was a retired contractor, owner/ operator of North East Builders. Mr. Cronic was preceded in death by brothers, Sam Cronic, Harry “Red” Cronic and Bobby Cronic; and a sis ter, Mary Cronic Greeson Bowen. Survivors include his wife, Ann Cronic, Winder; sons and daughters- in-law, Jason and Terry Scott, Jarrod and Susan Scott, all of Winder, Benji and Mary Cronic and Bobby and Rene Cronic, all of Bethlehem; eight grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Cronic, Winder, and Bill Cronic, Port Jervis, N.Y. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 14, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Jon Reed and Hal Chitwood officiat ing. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Baptist Church Building Fund, Drawer 1660, Winder, Ga. 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Benny Ray Hall Winder Benny Ray Hall, 56, of Winder, died Thursday, November 8, 2007. Bom in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Thomas David and Lois Frances Mobley Hall. He was a graduate of Winder Barrow High School in 1969. Survivors include a brother, Bobby Hall, Duluth; and sister, Barbara Simpson, Winder. Memorial services were held Monday, November 12, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Brock Bennett officiating. The body will be cremated. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Frank Olinger Winder Frank Morefield Olinger, Sr., 82, of Winder, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007, following an extended illness. He was bom in Wabash, Ind., and lived in Winder for the past six years. He was formerly employed as a salesman with Tme Value Hardware in Riverdale and was Baptist. Mr. Olinger was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eleanor Olinger, Winder; daughters, Karen Scalisi, Lafayette, La., Rebecca Mitchell, Winder; son, Frank Olinger Jr., Winder; son-in- law, Robert Mitchell, Winder; grand children, Shane Scott, Angel Scalisi, and Brett Scott, all of Lafayette, La., Amanda Yaptengco, Amy Brannon, both of Winder; great-grandchil dren, Tristan Yaptengco, Cameron Yaptengco, Chayse Brannon, all of Winder, Nathanial Scott, Lafayette, La.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Ron Borker, Sierra Vista, Ariz., Betty and Burt Amette, Plainville, Ind.; brothers and sister-in-law, Jack and Ivie Olinger, Oxford, Carl Olinger, Wabash, Ind.; sister-in-law, Rozalia Olinger, Columbus; and niec es, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, November 9, in the chapel of Hamilton Mill Funeral Home with the Revs. Lee Gibson and Marion Prather offi ciating. Burial was in Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens, Buford, with full military honors. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Hazel Skinner Winder Hazel Maynard Skinner, 86, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Bom in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Azzie Lee Hammond Maynard. She was a member of the United Methodist Nazareth Church in Winder. Mrs. Skinner was preceded in death by her husband, W.N. Skinner Jr.; and a grandson, Chris Page. Survivors include sons, Donald Skinner, Douglas Skinner and David Skinner, all of Winder; a daughter, The only local GM dealer offering Saturday Service COLD WEATHER IS COMING! OIL CHANGE, COOLANT SERVICE & BATTERY CHECK For most vehicles Hwy. 441 in Commerce 706-335-3196 800-798-7435 www.wayneneal.com SERVICE HOURS: M-F 7:30-6:00 • Sat. 8:00-4:00 Cathy S. Page, Winder; 11 grandchil dren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 9, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Shirley officiating. Burial was in the United Methodist Nazareth Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Michael Dooley Braselton Michael Douglas Dooley, 57, of Braselton, died Thursday, November 8, 2007. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Ralph and Beulah Jackson Dooley and was a mechanical engineer. Mr. Dooley was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his life part ner, Barbara Griffin, Braselton; son, Matthew Dooley, Savannah; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 13, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial was at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Sybil Hollifield Sybil Hollifield, 67, of Commerce, died Thursday, November 8, 2007, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Athens. She was bom in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Montine Parson Hollifield. She was retired from Carrier Transco in Athens. Survivors include sisters and broth- er-in-law, Carrine H. and Warren Brooks, Nicholson, Christine Perry, Lawrenceville; niece, Robin Perry; nephews and spouses, Todd and Rhonda Brooks, Mike and Bronda Brooks, Keith Brooks; great-niece, Whitley Brooks; great-nephew, TJ Brooks; step-great-niece; and three step-great-nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 11, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. ‘Pat’ Shafer the American Legion, The Colderspot Masonic Lodge in Pennsylvania, the Johnny Hill Masonic Lodge in Jackson County, the Braselton Business Association and other orga nizations. Mr. Shafer requested his ashes be scattered in the Gulf of Mexico close to a former residence in Destin, Fla., and the family is planning a trip in the spring, according to loved ones. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Shafer; children, John Shafer, Michelle Poss, Chris Shafer, Mike Shafer; and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 17, at 3 p.m., at the Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church, 5152 Braselton Hwy. (Hwy. 124), Hoschton, Ga. 30548. The fam ily will be receiving visitors in his home after 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that any donations be made to the Relay for Life, c/o The American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville, Ga. 30504, attention Joy Thompson, or the Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church Building Fund (address above). The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Ruby Autry Jefferson Ruby Lee Autry, 77, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. She was bom on July 2, 1930, in Bartow County, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Bell Cochran Ledbetter. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Autry was preceded in death by her hus band, John Henry Autry; and a great grandchild, Timmy Winham Smith. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Linda G. Autry and Martha and Tim Smith, all of Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Sheila Autry and David L. and Debra Autry, all of Jefferson; sister-in-law, Stella Ledbetter, Jefferson; five grandchil dren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 10, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Autry officiating. Pallbearers were Kevin Autry, Rodney Autry, Alan Smith, Hank Ledbetter, Johnny Ledbetter and Tony Weathers. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Ralph Vandiver Gainesville Hoschton Lyle “Pat” Shafer, 79, of Hoschton, died Thursday, November 1, 2007, at his residence. He was a charter member of the Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Bell Telephone System. He had several small busi nesses before he founded the Century 21, American Realty in Braselton. Mr. Shafer was a veteran, having served as a Major in the ~ United States Army and the reserves. He was a member of Ralph W. Vandiver, 80, of Gainesville, died Sunday, November 11,2007. Bom on January 19, 1921, he was the youngest of seven sons of the late Claude and Ruby Boggs Vandiver. He was raised on a farm just outside of Jefferson, and was a graduate of Martin Institute. He was a local mer chant, who had business on West Broad Street and Red Lane Road in Gainesville. He was a member of the Masonic Order for most of his adult life and a long-serving member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school and held various offices. He will be remembered fondly for his sense of HOLIDAY AD DEADLINE Classified and Display Ads 12 Noon, Friday, Nov. 16 for the Nov. 21 publication The Braselton News humor and a personable storyteller who was always generous and faith ful to family and friends, loved ones stated. Mr. Vandiver was a veteran, having served in the United States Army as an infantryman in the Pacific Theater in World War II, including cam paigns through Eniwetok, Saipan and Okinawa. Survivors include his wife, Archie Hanes Vandiver, Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Becky Vandiver, Conyers, Tom and Melissa Vandiver and Ben Vandiver, all of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Frances Vandiver, Jefferson; grandchildren, Jonathan Vandiver, Stone Mountain, Ben Vandiver, Kate Vandiver, both of Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 13, in the chapel of Little- Davenport Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Bocian officiating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery. Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Roberta Brown Royston Frances Roberta Moore Brown, 84, of Royston, died Sunday, November 4, 2007. She was bom in Lumpkin County, Dahlonega, on February 24, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Robert McClure and Ola Jane Smith Moore. She was a lifelong member of the Royston First United Methodist Church. She was a former chem ist, having attended North Georgia College, the University of Miami and the University of Wisconsin. She was a lifelong learner continuing studies at Cambridge University-Emmanuel College, England and the University of Georgia. She was active in many civic organizations, including 35 years on the Royston Public Library Board/ Athens Regional Library Systems, and over 15 years on the Governor's Council for Maternal and Infant Child Care. She served on the Ty Cobb Hospital Auxiliary, the Franklin/Hart/ Elbert Ladies Medical Auxiliary, and a former president of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Southern Railway Surgeons Association. She was active in the local and state Democratic Political Party, Emmanuel College Fund Raising Campaign, North Georgia College Robert & Ola Moore Scholarship Fund, and the state and national Habitat for Humanity Programs. She was an avid golfer and tennis player and enjoyed time with friends and family, loved ones stated. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Stewart Dixon Brown, Jr.; grandson, Christopher Robert Brown; sister, Minnie Lou M. Lear; son-in-law, Dr. David F. Daniel; aunt, Edna Hitchcock, sisters-in- law, Mary Stewart Brown and Sarah Frances Weir. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Brown, Athens, Barbara Whitney, Clemson, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Stewart D. Brown III and Katie P. Brown, Gainesville, Dr. Robert M. Brown III and Debbie B. Brown, Moultrie, Tyrus Conwell and Myra O. Brown, Sandra R. Ward and Dr. Timothy H. Ward, Thomasville; grandchildren and great-grandchil dren include, Ola W. Martin, Walhalla, 5. C., Rob Whitney, Clemson, S.C., Heidi Brown, Adanta, Dixie Brown, Robbie Brown and Patti Brown, all of Gainesville, Lauren Brown, Tyler Brown and Clayton Brown, all of Moultrie, Amanda Damin, Gainesville, Sandy Daniel, David Daniel, Thomasville, and little Miss Caroline Martin, Walhalla, S.C.. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 11, at the Royston First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim McCollough and Vernon Boswell officiating. Burial wase in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. Memorial contributions may be made to the Royston First United Methodist Church, 137 Church St., Royston, Ga., 30662, BrownMemorial Convalescent Center Traveling Bus Project, PO. Box 589, Royston, Ga. 30662, or the Royston Public Library, 684 Franklin Springs Rd., Royston, Ga. 30662. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 14, 2007. Cpl. Leon Shope Murrayville Corporal Leon Miles Shope, 78, of Murrayville, died Saturday, November 10, 2007, at his residence. Bom on October 1, 1929, he was the son of the late Miles Wrestle and Annie Sue Byers jjwwtj Mr. Shope served his ~ country for 22 months in the United States Army, as a member of the 196th Field Artillery Battalion in Korea during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Shope; brothers, Willie Herman Shope, Hoyt Eugene Shope, and J.D. Shope; brothers-in-law, Clifford Anderson and Hubert Collins; and a son-in-law, John Timothy “Tim” Brooksher. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Carrie Lee Shope; daughters, Joyce Gilbert, Murrayville, Frankie Shope and Teresa Brooksher, both of Dahlonega; son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Greta Shope, Dahlonega; grandchildren, Blakely Lauren Shope, Lashonda Larie Gilbert, Grant Mitchell Shope, Madison Paige Shope, Carrie Brooke Gilbert and Natalie Cora Gilbert; brothers and sisters-in- law, Johnny and Peggy Shope, Jim and Carol Shope, Henry and Evelyn Shope, all of Gainesville, Clarence and Nell Shope, Nicholson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene Anderson, Nelson, Martha Chastain and Betty Collins, Robbie and George Wilson, all of Gainesville, Bernice and Pete Payne, Dahlonega; and sister-in-law, Gail Shope, Oakwood. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 13, in the chapel of Little- Ward Davenport Funeral Home with the Revs. Lyman Caldwell and Joey Gilbert officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery. 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