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Wednesday, November 28, 2007 The Braselton News Page 7A Obits Paul Whitmer Hoschton Karen Brown Winder Lila Fiddler Dacula Paul L. Whitmer, 51, of Hoschton, died Friday, November 23, 2007. He was born in Atlanta in 1956 and was the son of Robert and Dorothy Whitmer of Snellville. He was an owner of Athens Energy Specialist in Norcross. He loved wood working, riding his Harley and working in his yard. He was a lov ing and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, loved ones stat ed. Mr. Whitmer was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force, was a sargeant for six years, and honorably discharged in 1983. He was preceded in death by the moth er of his two daughters, Katrina Whitmer; and an aunt, Eleanor Russell. Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Helen Whitmer; daughters and sons-in- law, Brooke and Ronnie Lemons, Winder, and Blaire and Casey Elrod, Pendergrass; sons, Colby Whitmer, Hoschton, Chris McClung, Decatur, Ala., Sr. Airman Chase McClung, US AF, Valdosta; brother, Philip Whitmer, Loganville; sisters and brothers- in-law Karen and Tony Bums, Duncan, Okla., Becky and Henry Boldin, Winder, Sarah and Kenneth Love, Grayson; grand children, Cody, Eli, Briley, Emily and Jaxson; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27, at Wages Snellville Chapel. Burial was at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, Snellville Chapel, Snellville, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Frances Harwell Winder Frances G. Harwell, 78, of Winder, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Bom in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Osee Howington Ginn. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Harwell was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Harwell; and a son, Joe Harwell Jr. Survivors include daughters, Beth Nix and Jennie Mitchell, both of Winder; son, Chris Harwell; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 21, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice or Union Baptist Church. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Frances Mathews Jefferson Frances Amanda Nix Mathews, 84, of Jefferson, died Monday, November 19, 2007. Bom in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Homer and Vallie Johnson Nix. She was a retired clerical worker with the American General Life Insurance Company, and was a member of Friendship Christian Church in Athens. Mrs. Mathews was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Nix. Survivors include a son and daughter- in-law, Melvin and Mary Epps, Pineville, La.; grandchildren and spouse, Michael and Rebekah Epps, Columbus, Ohio, and Renee Epps, Danielsville; great-grand children, Jacob Carter and Thomas Epps; a sister, Inez Nix, Jefferson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest M. and Edna Nix and Howard P. and Sara Nix, all of Jefferson; sister-in-law, Kataleen Nix, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 21, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Harris officiating. Burial was in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Cash, J.W. Canup, Sam Elliott, Jeff Hendrix, Jerry Johnson and Wayne Nix. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Ronnie Huff Winder Ronnie Huff, 65, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007. A native of Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Thurmond and Latrell Hudson Huff and was retired from The Johns- Manville Corporation. Mr. Huff was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include a sister, Sandra Toole, Winder; and several nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Dewayne Payne officiating. Burial was in Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Karen E. Brown, 56, of Winder, died Saturday, November 24, 2007. Born in Leon County, Fla., she was the daughter of William and Betty Earle or Orlando, Fla. She was a graduate of Florida State University, and owner and operator, along with her husband, of Mall Air of GA. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a daughter, Kerrie Lynn Brown. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Brown, Winder; son, Clifford Brown, Winder; Daughter, Christina Brown, Lake Jackson, Texas; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Earle, North Carolina; sisters, Barbara E. Bennett, Orlando, Fla., and Marsha Earle, Louisville, Ky. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 29, at 2 p.m„ at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. ‘Carole’ Chancey Winder Nancy “Carole" Chancey, 65, of Winder, died Monday, November 26, 2007. Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph V. and Pearl Viola Dillard Stinchcomb. She was a member of the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and a member of the Bible Sunday School class. She was employed by Georgia Hardwoods. Mrs. Chancey was preceded in death by her husband, Donald James Chancey Sr. Survivors include a son, Donald Chancey, Winder; daughters, Lisa Bentley, Comer, and Amy Chancey, Winder; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Glenda Casper and Elizabeth Harris, both of Winder, Judy Woodall, Canton, and Mary Taft, Hoschton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27, at Smith Memory Chapel with Bishop Hammond officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Peggy Rhines Danielsville Peggy Judith Rhines, 61, of Danielsville, died Saturday, November 24, 2007. Survivors include sons, Richard Rhines, Lawrenceville, and Michael Sargent, Danielsville; brothers, Richard L. McIntyre, Flowery Branch, William E. McIntyre, College Grove, Tenn., John R. McIntyre, Snellville, David H. Peal, Rock Hill, S.C., Donald M. Peal, Watkinsville, Alan S. Gilley, Denver, Colo., and Bruce W. Gilley, Macon; grandchildren, Brady Rhines, Maddie Rhines and Autumn Rhines. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 1, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service time. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. ‘Lannie’ House Winder Delaine “Lannie" House, 47, of Winder, died Saturday, November 24, 2007. Born in Toombs County, she was the daughter of Betty Freeman of Braselton and the late Louie Talmadge Lumley. She was a member of Macedonia Community Baptist Church in Braselton, member and past president of GAPT (Gas Association of Pupil Transportation), honorary chair man of Barrow County Relay for Life. She retired after 21 years with Barrow County as a bus driver before becoming director of transportation of the Barrow County School System. Survivors include her husband, Perry House, Winder; daughters, Angela House Galvan and Malynda House, both of Winder; grandchildren, Lawson and Adriana Galvan; brother, Talmadge Lumley, Danville; sisters and brother-in- law, Linda and Vaughn Reynolds, Winder, who also acted as parents, Wanda Stevens, Braselton, Tina Estes, Panama City, Fla., and Michelle Johnson, Winder. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27, at Smith Memory Chapel with Bro. Reggie Hammonds officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Community Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Barrow County Relay for Life. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Lila Winn Fiddler, 75, of Dacula, died Sunday, November 25, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Mary Smith Winn, and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lester Fiddler. Survivors include sons. Nelson Fiddler, Holy Springs, and Kurt Fiddler, Dacula; daughters, Julia Brumbelow, Zachary, La., and Angela (Missey) Cromon, Norcross; and a sister, Estelle Echols, Charlottesville, Va. Memorial services were held Tuesday, November 27, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. ‘Tootsie’ Norris Jefferson Mary “Tootsie" Payne Norris, 76, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007. She was bom in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Alvin and Lona Jackson Payne. She was a retired school bus driver with the Jefferson City Schools, where she also worked in the cafeteria, and the Jackson County Schools. Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Payne. Survivors include her husband, William L. "Pete" Norris, Jefferson; sons, Stanley Russell Gaddis, Commerce, and Phillip Payne Gaddis, Jefferson; daughters, Patricia Alice Pulliam, Royston, and Rita Wilson, Gainesville; step-son, Dennis W. Norris, Pendergrass; sisters, Peggy Shirley, Agnes Bell, Reba Payne, Neta Payne Hix and Nancy Payne Riley, all of Jefferson, Hazel Lancaster, Belmont; eight grandchildren; and five great-grand children. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 24, at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Buster Shirley, Chris Shirley, Mark Lancaster, Charlie Wilson, Jacob Pulliam and Eric Norris. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home, 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, Ga. 30030. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Helen Burrell Gainesville Helen Burrell, 83, of Gainesville, for merly of Winder, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ethel Brady Boswell. She was a native of Barrow County, was a home maker, and a member of the Winder First Baptist Church. Mrs. Burrell was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Burrell. Survivors include children, Robert Burrell, Gainesville, Tracy Burrell, Oakwood, and Maria Hale, Buford; grandchildren, Candace Ross, Jefferson, and Chad Hale, Buford. Graveside services were held Friday, November 23, at Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Dede Leach officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The Guest House, 320 Tower Heights Rd., Gainesville, Ga. 30501, or The Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, Ga. 30501. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Daisy Rhodes Chatsworth Daisy Vira Hooper Rhodes, 82, of Chatsworth, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at her daughter’s home, following an extended illness. Born in Ringgold on February 13,1925, she was the daughter of the late Erby and Florence Hooper. Her hobbies and special interests were her great-grandchildren, according to loved ones. Survivors include sons, John Rhodes, Hoschton, Richard Rhodes, Ringgold, and Jess Edward Rhodes, Talmo; daughters, Loretta Palmer, Braselton, Rita Presley, Dahlonega, Glenda Franklin, Liberty, S.C., Judy Clark, Fountain Inn, S.C., and Betty Johnson, Chatsworth; 24 grandchil dren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 17, at Lane Funeral Home in Rossville with the Revs. Eddie Schubert and Andy Lands officiating. Burial was at Lee Chapel Cemetery in Ringgold. Lane Funeral Home, Rossville, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. ‘Jack’ Anderson Alto James Jackson "Jack" Anderson, 71, of Alto, died Thursday, November 22, 2007, at his residence. Bom in Habersham County on July 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Josiah Janies and Jimmie Edna Chapman Anderson. He had attended Baldwin Baptist Church since childhood and was the owner and oper ator of Anderson Gulf Station for 23 years. He was retired from Ken Bar as a sales representative. Mr. Anderson also was a veteran, having served in the United States Army, where he was on the International Marksman Team. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Harrison P. Wiggins. Survivors include his beloved wife, Sarah Foster Anderson, Alto; a son, Andrew Jackson "Drew" Anderson, Alto; step-daughters, Melissa Wiggins Robinson, Leesburg, Va., and Meredith Wiggins-Garcia, Demorest; a sister, Peggy Anderson Nestler, Gainesville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 25, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Daniel Parker and Craig Lee officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, November 28, 2008. Jewel Mize Jefferson Jewel Adams Mize, 93, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Allen Dee and Lona Adams Mize. He was retired from Jackson EMC and was a member of Chestnut Mountain Church of Christ. Mr. Mize was preceded in death by his wife, Modane Banks Mize; and a son, Joseph Warren Mize. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Harper and Janet Lance, both of Jefferson, Margie Vaughn, Lexington, and Martha Jones, Winter Springs, Fla.; sons, Kenneth Mize, Cornelia, Douglas Mize, Jefferson and David Mize, Royston; 24 grandchil dren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 24, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Ron Cope officiating. Burial was in Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roger Mize, Randy Mize, Stephen Mize, Kenneth Ehl, Junior Lance, Kevin Ehl, Robert Jones, Adam Jones, Craig Mize and Kelly Mize. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vista Care Hospice Foundation, 150 Ben Burton Rd„ Bogart, Ga. 30622. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Edward Pitman Flowery Branch Edward Eugene Pitman, 92, of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007. He lived most of his life in Jackson, Clarke and Hall counties and was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Gainesville. He and his wife owned and operated the Dixie Cream Do-nut Shop, where it was in business for any years, first on Lumpkin Street, then on Milledge Avenue, serving students that went by there, who were just like family. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 25, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flat Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Marjorie Butler Jefferson Marjorie Maley Butler, 93, of Jefferson, died Thursday, November 22, 2007. She was bom on January 31, 1914, in Jackson County, and was the daughter of the late W.H. and Bessie Evans Maley. She was a retired schoolteacher and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Butler; and a sister, Roberta Miller. Survivors include several cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Carlton H. Peters and Johnny Ray officiating. Burial was in the Thyatira Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Elsie McClure Maysville Elsie Mae McClure, 75, of Maysville, died Monday, November 26,2007, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. Bom in Clarksville, she was the daugh ter of the late Cathey and Vista Clark Collins. Mrs. McClure was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton McClure; and a daughter, Shelby Jean Holland. Survivors include daughters, Patricia Ann Farrington, Laura Blankenship and Angela Brown, all of Maysville, Janice Andrews, Rincon, Heather De La Rosa, Flowery Branch, Rachel Boyer, Homer; brothers, J.C. Collins, Troy Collins and Bill Collins; sisters, Thelma Lynn, Clara Minish; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 30, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from noon until the time of ser vice. The family requests that memorial con tributions be made to the Banks County Senior Citizens Center by contacting Janet or Sue at 706-677-3275. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Reuben Patterson Jefferson Reuben Thomas (R.T.) Patterson, 83, of Jefferson, formerly of Norcross, died Monday, November 26, 2007. He operated a funeral home in Norcross and Lilbum until his retirement in 1997. He attended Georgia Teacher’s College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and graduated from John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science, Nashville, Tenn. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy, and was active in many civic and church orga nizations, including the Georgia and National Funeral Directors Association and the Graduate School of Embalmers. In the early 1970s, Mr. Patterson gave the first ambu lance to the Gwinnett Fire Department, set ting in motion the devel opment of the county’s ambulance service. Survivors include his wife. Opal Foster Patterson; daughter and son-in-law, Mari Beth and Sonny Hartsock, Jefferson; son and daughter- in-law, Thomas and Debbie Patterson, Jefferson; sister, Florence Griswold, Nicholson; grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley) Hartsock, Micah (Amy) Hartsock, Andrew, Emma and Anna Patterson; great-grandson, Micah A. Hartsock. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 29, at 11 a.m., in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Montgomery, Pastor Derek Watson, and Dr. Carey Hillard officiating. Burial will be in Evans Memory Gardens, Jefferson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make contri butions to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, Ga. 30502-0500. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Johnny Casper Bethlehem Johnny C. Casper, 38, of Blue Springs, Mo., formerly of Bethlehem, died Thursday, November 8, 2007. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of Emory and Frances Borders Capser of Bethlehem. He graduated from Whistleville Christian School, had a bachelor’s degree from Berry College, and a master’s in criminology from Indiana State University. He had worked for the Jackson County, Mo. Sheriff’s Department, and had a passion for educa tion. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Knaver Casper, Blue Springs, Mo.; a son, Jonathan Casper, Blue Springs, Mo.: daughter, Amelia Casper, Blue Springs, Mo.; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Courtney Casper, Winder; mother and father-in-law, Jennifer and Lyle Knaver, Blue Springs, Mo. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 2, at 4 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ray Furnea and Bro. Linwood Smith officiating. The body was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnny Capser’s Children's Education Fund at any First Piedmont Bank or P.O. Box 565, Winder, Ga. 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. Marie Hewell Alto Marie Hewell, 87, of Alto, died Sunday, November 18, 2007, at her residence, fol lowing an extended illness. Bom in Banks County on October 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William Nelson and Nora Betha Taylor Crumley. She was employed with Carwood Manufacturing for 24 years and was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Living Mission United Methodist Church, and also attended Antioch PFB Holiness Church. Mrs. Hewell was pre ceded in death by her husband, George Franklin Hewell Sr.; sons, David, Daniel and Albert Hewell; sister, Velma Crumley; and a brother, Vernon Crumley. Survivors include daughters, Geraldine Hulsey, Alto, and Oneda Phagan, Gainesville; sons, Darrell Hewell and Nelson Hewell, both of Alto, and George Hewell Jr., Mt. Airy; brothers, William Crumley, Arkansas, Charles Crumley and Steve Crumley, both of South Carolina; sisters, Mary Ruth Smith, Lula, Linda Hinsley, North Carolina, Ethel Tucker, Frances Kimbro, Ruby Lee Jones, Pauline Carter and Montine Board, all of South Carolina; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 21, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Jacob Armour and Edwin Smith officiating. Burial was in The Gillsville United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Deron Crocker officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, November 28, 2007. FOR THE BEST BUYS, READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS Carhartt IF CARHARTT MAKES IT, IRVIN’S HAS IT! 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