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Page 6A The Braselton News Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Obits James Wells Winder James Rollin Wells, 76, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Bom in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Mack Conrad and Annie B. McDaniel I Wells. He attended The BWS Church of Winder and was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include a son, Tim Wells, Decatur; one grandchild; sisters, Velda King and Reba Brewer, both of Winder, Janet L. David, Bethlehem. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 29, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Lee Lovett officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Eulene Baird Braselton Eulene Grier Baird, 93, of Braselton, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Bom in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Hattie White Grier. She was a seamstress and a mem ber of Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Baird was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Lee Baird; daughter, Clarice M. Wheeler; son. Jack W. Baird. Survivors include sons, Randall L. Baird, Gillsville, Terry R. Baird and Norman Baird, both of Braselton; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, November 30, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial was in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Braselton. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. ‘Bird’ Thrasher Winder Ernest "Bird" Thrasher, Jr., 76, of Winder, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007. He was a native of Barrow County and was the son of the late E.T. Thrasher, Sr., and Bessie Pierce Thrasher. He was a retiree of the Stepan Company and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Thrasher. Mr. Thrasher was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Mary Thrasher, Winder; children, Leslie Thrasher, Carlton, and Pant Parker, Winder; sister, Evelyn Hanson, California; five grandchildren; and two great-grand children. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 29, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Virgil Vickers and Shuford Jones officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604, or the American Parkinson Disease Foundation, Georgia Chapter, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, Ga. 30359. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007 Michael Joy Pendergrass Michael D. Joy, 56, of Pendergrass, died Friday, November 23, 2007. He was bom in Hall County on October 7, 1951, and was the son of James and Edith Joy of Gainesville. He was a mechanic and a born-again Christian. Mr. Joy was preceded in death by a brother, Danny B. Joy. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Shelby Joy, Pendergrass; sons, Dustin Cody Joy and Jeremy Scott Joy, both of Pendergrass; daughter, Jennifer Chastain; brothers and sisters- in-law, Ronnie and Gaynelle Joy and Billy and Brenda Joy, all of Gainesville, Jimmy and Patricia Joy, Lawrenceville, Randy and Wanda Joy, Baldwin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Taylor Cantrell, Pendergrass, Jamie and Charles Phillips, Flowery Branch, Karen Allison and Rick Keeler and Robin and Chris Smith, all of Gainesville, Cindy Moses and R.L. Pruitt, Commerce; grand children, Marcus, Morgan, Blake and Lucas; mother-in-law, Grace Beckhart, Gainesville; brother-in-law, Wayne Wilson, Gainesville; sister-in-law, Shelia Burkhart, Liberty, S.C.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Misty and Keith Wilson, Dahlonega; and a number of nieces, neph ews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, November 26, in the chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Marcella Goff David Weeks Jack Park Winder Hoschton Marcella Goff, 70, of Winder, died Friday, November 30, 2007. A native of Vinton County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Seitz Huffman. She was a home maker. Survivors include her husband, Marlin F. Goff, Winder; son, Fredrick Goff, Mystic, Conn.; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Allen Boatright, Snellville; sisters, Bonnie Hays, Gainesville, Patty Autry, Winder, Donna Gangewere and Jody Gee, both of Chillicothe, Ohio; brothers, Ronald Huffman and Gary Huffman, both of Ohio, and Donald Huffman, of Pennsylvania; five grand children; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial services will be under the direction of Ware Funeral Home in Chillicothe, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter, 1800 Lake Park Dr., Suite 101, Smyrna, Ga. 30080. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Herbert Roberts Pendergrass Herbert Allen Roberts, 79, of Pendergrass, Hollysprings Community, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Guy and Vada Skelton Roberts. He was an active member of the Hollysprings United Methodist Church, having served in various positions, and was a member of the Men’s Club. He was a member of the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association, a founding director of the Plainview Fire Department, United Auto Workers Local #10 member, former council member of Sugar Hill, Jackson County Farm Bureau member, Kester’s Breakfast Club member, and a Maxon. He retired from General Motors, was a cattle and poultry producer, and served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Bridges Roberts, Pendergrass; sons and daughters-in-law. Bob and Melody Hadaway, Fairbanks, Alaska, John and Nelda Hadaway, Snellville; daughter-in- law, Amy Roberts, Buford; grandchil dren, Olivia Roberts, Buford, Hannah, Ali and Jed Hadaway, all of Alaska; nephew and niece. Miles and Marion Motes, Eastanollee. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 4, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Tom Fish and Bob Lewis officiating. Burial was in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. Pallbearers were Donald Roberts, Jerry Roberts, Kelvin Bames, Ricky Sanders, Bert Sanders, Rusty Savage. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Sanders, Janies Sanders and Denver Savage. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Children's Home, 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, Ga. 30030. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. David L. Weeks, 91, of Hoschton, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. He was bom on November 23, 1916, in Aledo, Ill., and lived in metro Atlanta for the past 47 years. He was a member of the Hoschton United Methodist Church, as well as a charter member and chairman of the building and ground com mittee for nearly 38 years at the St. James United Methodist Church in Atlanta. He was a World War II veteran, and would readily tell you of his war experiences and pride in serving his country as an aviator. After the war, he entered the insurance industry in southern Illinois, and later moved to Atlanta, where he served as an insurance executive for many years. He was past president of the Southeastern Claims Association, and retired from American Southern Insurance Company. He was loved by his family, friends, and business associates for his quick wit and incredible kindness, loved ones stated. Mr. Weeks was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Vivian; and a son, David J. Weeks. Survivors include a son and daugh- ter-in-law, James Daniel and Kathryn Weeks, Hoschton; daughter and son-in- law, Nancy and Elmo Fortune, Signal Mountain, Tenn.; grandchildren, Rachel Weeks Whitaker, Angie Weeks, Josh Giles, Isaac, Joe, Jennifer and Jocelyn Weeks; great-grandchildren, Katie Lynn, Donna Joe, Faith Ann, Brayden and Brianna; brother, Eddie Weeks, Aledo, Ill.; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 6, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Paul Youngblood and Luis Ortiz officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Elinor Boyd Winder Elinor Johnson Boyd, 89, of Winder, formerly of Savannah, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Resha Elder Johnson. She and her husband owned and operated Boyd’s Drug Store in Savannah. She was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ann B. Pilgrim, Winder; sons, Thomas M. Boyd, Lawrenceville, and William G. Boyd, LaFayette; sisters-in-law, Janette M. Johnson, Jefferson, and Mary B. Cobb, Athens; and four grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 4, at Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Larry W. Rary officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, Ga. 30680. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Sara Seanor Hoschton Sara Levenia Seanor, 78, of Hoschton, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. Bom in Gadsden, S.C., she had lived in the metro Atlanta area for the past 12 years. She was a homemaker, a member of the Air Force Association, member of the Eastern Star, and member of St. Mary and St. Martha Episcopal Church in Buford. Mrs. Seanor was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Air Force, where she served as a Sgt., and was one of two women from South Carolina chosen for Air Force service. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Seanor, Jr., Hoschton; daughters and sons-in- law, Pattie and Larry Belle, Braselton, Jane and Jimmy Pulliam, Covington; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Gail Seanor, Hoschton; grandchil dren, Daks Hamner, Kyle Pulliam, Tommy Pulliam, Jessica Pulliam, Christian Seanor, Shane Seanor, Samantha Seanor; brother, Travis Spires, South Carolina; sisters, Lena Carman and Faye Elkins, both of South Carolina; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 5, at St. Mary and St. Martha Episcopal Church in Buford with Father Tim Watts officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens in Buford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01212. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Elizabeth Wilbanks Baldwin Elizabeth Ostine Smith Wilbanks, 93, of Baldwin, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. She was born on February 6, 1914, in Banks County, and was the daughter of the late Logan Sylvester, Sr., and Lena Stephens Smith. She was a gradu ate of Baldwin High School and was a member of the Broad River Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher with the Habersham County School System with several years service, a member of the AARP, and member of the Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Telford R. Wilbanks; daughter, Priscilla Waters; grandson, Kevin Galloway; sister, Isabel Ervin; and brothers, Bruce, Happy and Clayton Smith. Survivors include daughters, Paula Haynes Hudgins and Leila McDowell, both of Gainesville, Sylvia Mason, Phyllis Johnson and Rosemary Williams, all of Baldwin, Elaine Maxwell, Americus, Joan Bradley, Rockmart, Karen Graves, Fayetteville; sons, Ronnie Wilbanks, Charlotte, N.C., Stephen Wilbanks, Baldwin, and Tim Wilbanks, Naples, Fla.; a sister, Annie Ruth Wilbanks, Baldwin; 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 4, at the Broad River Baptist Church with Drs. Michael Haynes and Dwayne Mercer, and the Rev. Ray Rhodes officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery with the Rev. Steve Loeffler officiat ing at the graveside. Memorial contributions may be made to the Broad River Church Mission Fund, c/o Sylvia Mason, 1004 Ga. Hwy. 105, Baldwin, Ga. 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News. December 5, 2007. Auburn Jack Park, 82, of Auburn, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late John "Hulon” and Ella Davis Park. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, the Adult IV Sunday school class, and was a deacon. He was retired from Coats & Clark Textile. Survivors include a brother, Joe Park, Buford; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Williams Park. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 1, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Johnny Wright and Bro. Steve Roberts officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Eastside Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 725, Winder, Ga. 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Kenneth Hatcher Gainesville Kenneth David Hatcher, 51, of Gainesville, died Saturday, November 24, 2007. He was bom on December 22,1955, the son of Ruby S. Hatcher of Gainesville and the late Bunion David Hatcher. He was a mem ber of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was formerly employed by Rockwell Industries. Mr. Hatcher was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy for four years. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Cheryl C. Hatcher, Gainesville; son, Eric Hatcher, Oakwood; daughter, Sonya Deen, Ft. Stewart; sister, Benita Tuggle, Gainesville; grandchildren and spouses, Sean and Emily Hatcher, Oakwood, and Eric and Ariannah Deen, Ft. Stewart. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27, in the chapel of Little- Davenport Funeral Home with the Revs. Phillip Parton and Greg Worley officiat ing. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-1942, or Dewberry Baptist Church #1 - Building Fund, 4616 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, Ga. 30506. Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Joanna Whitfield Commerce Joanna Whitfield, 74, of Commerce, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at her residence. She was bom in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Williams Crane. Survivors include sons, Ralph “Danny" Whitfield, Commerce, Michael “Mike" Eugene Whitfield, Fairmont, Randall Whitfield, Gainesville; sister, Frances Massey, Commerce; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 6, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and Dave Shanelle offi ciating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 5, front 6 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home, and at other times at the residence. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Floyd Vandenack Commerce Floyd Raymond Vandenack, 68, of Commerce, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at his residence. Born in Sentinel, Okla., he was the son of Ruth V. Dryden Peoples and the late Floyd Ray Vandenack. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Loett Vandenack, Commerce; daughters, Cynthia Madrid, Sugar Hill, Carrie Moenii-azad, Braselton; sons, Floyd Vandenack, Buford, Nicholas Bain, Commerce; brothers, Larry Wayne Cone and Gary Dean, both of Texas; sister, Ruth Ann Rae, Okla; six grandchil dren; and six great-grandchildren. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Charles Barrett Carnesville Charles E. Barrett, 90, of Carnesville, formerly of Cornelia, died Monday, December 3, 2007, at a private care facil ity, following an extended illness. He was born on November 1, 1917, in White County, the son of the late Gilbert and Molly Oaks Barrett. He was a farmer and was Baptist. He was a vet eran, having served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II, having served as a member of the West Coast Defense Command. He was a member of the Hebron Lodge #564 F.& A.M. and the Red Hill Chapter #417 Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by a brother, John Barrett; sisters, Kathleen Hulsey and Rosa Lee Barrett; and a grandchild, Christopher Poole. Survivors include his wife, Sally Barrett, Carnesville; sons, Kelvin Poole, Crawford, Kerwin Herrin, Flowery Branch, Jonathan Barrett and Edward Barrett, both of Carnesville; sister, Montine Copeland, Gainesville; brothers, Janies Barrett and Tom Barrett, both of Gainesville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 5, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. John Humphries, Keith Frank and Mr. Kerwin Herrin officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15 and the Habersham County American Legion Post #84. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 5. 2007. Jerry Helton Cornelia Jerry Dwayne Helton, 28, of Cornelia, died Saturday, December 1, 2007, fol lowing injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born on April 14, 1979, in Habersham County, he was the son of Jerry Helton and step-mother, Theresa Helton of Cleveland, and mother, Donna Fuller, and step-father, Vince Ferrera, Gainesville. He was a self-employed dry wall installer and was Baptist. Mr. Helton was preced ed in death by his grandfather, William Armour. Survivors in addition to his parents, include fiance, Amanda Harkness, Cornelia; daughter, Desiree Helton, Gainesville; sons, Christian Diaz Helton, Gainesville, Donovan Helton, Decatur; step-sisters, Hope Wanstreet, Baldwin, and Falon Scott, Duluth; brothers, Jeremy Helton, Cornelia, Kevin Armour, Alto; step-brother, Jeremiah Scott, Cleveland; paternal grandparents, Roy and Thelma Helton, Cleveland; maternal grandpar ents, Ora Belle and Tommy Martin, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 5, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Burial was in the Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whifield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Eleanor Williams Eleanor Bagwell Williams, 93, died Saturday, November 24, 2007. Born in Forsyth County, she lived most of her life in Hall County, and was the daughter of the late Janies and Terrie Bagwell. She worked for the Chestatee Regional Library during the 1970s and 1980s, and was affectionately known as the “Bookmobile Lady”. She was a mem ber of Flowery Branch Baptist Church for 79 years. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil "Barefoot” Williams; grandson, Marc Williams; son-in-law, Irvin Peck; brother, Clarence Bagwell; and a sister, Leona Waldrip. Survivors include daughters and son- in-law, Theresa Peck, Dacula, Wilma and Hannie Conner, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Kathy Williams, Lee’s Summit, Mo., Phillip and Jane Williams and Roger and Darlene Williams, all of Flowery Branch; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Ada Bagwell and Agnes Mathis. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27, at Flowery Branch Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl Radford and Paul Wade officiating. Burial was in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, Ga. 30501, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, Ga. 30502-0500. Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Bobby Burks Auburn Bobby Lee Burks, Sr., 60, of Auburn, died Friday, November 30, 2007. He was bom in Gwinnett County, the son of Mary Day Burks of Auburn and the late Curt Burks. He was a retired maintenance worker in the paint manu facturing industry, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. Mr. Burks was preceded in death by his wife, Lavem Brannon Burks. Survivors in addition to his mother, include sons, Mark Burks, Braselton, and Lee Burks, Jr., Jefferson; a brother, Jimmy Burks, Auburn; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 2, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Coalson officiating. Burial was in Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Lucy Odom Jefferson Lucy Harris Odom, 81, of Jefferson, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. She was bom in Heard County, the daughter of the late John and Sally Emory Harris. She was a member of the New Liberty Methodist Church. Mrs. Odom was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Felton Odom. Survivors include sons, Karl Odom, Jefferson, Doug Latimer, Dahlonega; and 12 grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 3, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Jim Blair, Charles Jenkins and Jamey Prickett offi ciating. Burial was in the New Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Norton, Ron Goss, Jerry Love, Donald Roberts, Steve Mahurin and Rusty Colley. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Mozell Holmes Jefferson Mozell Shirley Neese Holmes, 84, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Bom in Seneca, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Odell and Leila Carter Shirley. She was a retired spinner with the Jefferson Mill and was Baptist. She enjoyed being a mother, grand mother, mentor and friend to everyone, loved ones stated. Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her husbands, W.P. Neese and Dewey Holmes; a son, George Odell Neese; daughter, Shirley Denise Holmes; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include daughters and sons- in-law, Leila and Wayne Daniel, Buford, Carol and Thomas Beck, Commerce, Polly and Hugh Jones and Debbie Holmer and Gary Fricks, all of Jefferson, Barbara and Hurbert Carlan, Homer; daughter-in-law, Mae Neese, Pendergrass; sons and daugh- ters-in-law, A.C. Neese, Athens, Clarence and Janet Neese, Eatonton, and Dewey and Tammy Holmes, Jefferson; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Henry Colman, Gainesville; 25 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchil- dren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 5, in the Diamond Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Tritt offici ating. Burial was in church cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Vernelle Hubbard Lula Vernelle Maney Hubbard, 65, of Lula, died Monday, December 3, 2007, at her residence following an extended illness. Bom in Banks County on July 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Vera Crumley Maney. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and attended Cornelia C.H. Church. She enjoyed spending her time gardening and reading, according to loved ones. Mrs. Hubbard was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Lord. Survivors include her husband, David Hubbard, Lula; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Robin Hubbard, Watkinsville, Cary and Tina Hubbard, Gainesville; sis ters and brother-in-law, Brenda and Harold Cash and Gwen Maney, all of Homer; brother-in-law, Mike Lord, Commerce; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 5, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Ross Palmer and Tony Royston officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 5, 2007. Read, then recycle this newspaper!