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Wednesday, December 12, 2007 The Braselton News Page 7A Obits Gladys Harris Winder Gladys Harris, 80, of Winder, died Monday, December 10, 2007. She was bom in Sylacauga, Ala., the daughter of the late Ulyses and Annie Bunn Ward. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church and was a retiree of R. & R. Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, James Lee “Nim” Harris: and siblings, Zeffie Hall and James Ward. Survivors include children, Virginia Morgan, Phyllis Harris and Lynn Dial, all of Winder; brothers. Bill Ward, Winder, and George Ward, Jefferson; sisters, Elizabeth Scott and Shirley Bramlett, both of Winder, Alice Gabriel, Ensley, S.C.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 12, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home, Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Francine Stephens Braselton Francine Stephens, 74, of Braselton, died Friday, December 7, 2007, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Bom in Banks County on January 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bessie Kitchens Stephens. She was retired from Oxford and a member of Campus Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Stephens, Braselton; cousins and many close friends. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, in the chapel of Little- Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Jody Vickery officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 923, Commerce, Ga. 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Sarah Brannon Winder Sarah S. Brannon, 70, of Winder, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. She was bom in Holmes County, Fla., the daughter of the late Isaac A. and Lorine Skinner Snell. She was a homemaker and member of the Winder First Baptist Church. Mrs. Brannon was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Brannon; and a sister, Doris Snell Thomas. Survivors include a son and daugh- ter-in-law, Brad and Devre Brannon, Athens; and grandchildren, Patrick and Cayde Brannon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 11, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. John Talley officiat ing. 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, December 12, 2007. Click it! Or Ticket It. Allie Rooks Braselton Allie T. Freeman Rooks, 93, of Braselton, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. She was bom in Barrow County, the daughter of the late Albert and Tinnie Paige Freeman. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Baptist Church and member of the Braselton Women’s Club. Mrs. Rooks was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hubert Rooks. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita Duck, Braselton; sisters, Oppie McKenzie, Statham, and Dean Beasley, Buford: five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 11, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Phillips and Dwayne Smith officiat ing. Burial was in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cal Waldorf, Ryan Waldorf, Chad Duck, Blake Duck, Taylor Thaxton, Ben Thaxton and Cameron Miller. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Baptist Church Building Fund or Vista Care Hospice of Lawrenceville. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Lagree Smith Winder Lagree Smith, 82, of Winder, died Saturday, December 8, 2007. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Judy Griffith Smith. He was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church and was a retiree of R. & R. Manufacturing Company of Auburn. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by sons, Ken Smith and Gary Smith; and sisters, Elise Ashley and Betty Smith. Survivors include his wife, Almeda Simpson Smith, Winder; children, Kim Phillips, Winder, and Tim Smith, Auburn; grandchildren, Jamie Martin, Cody Smith, Lee Smith and Madison Phillips. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Dr. John E. Talley officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of services. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Ann Standridge Winder Ann L. Standridge, 82, of Winder, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Bom in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Bertie and Vesta Johnson Christopher. She was a home maker and a member of the Winder First Baptist Church. Mrs. Standridge was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ned Standridge. Survivors include sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Robert “Bobby” and Shari Standridge, Winder, and Chris and Kay Standridge, Buford: daugh ter and son-in-law. Sherry and Steve Jackson, Winder; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters. Dot Duncan, Sugar Hill, and Norma D. Christopher, Decatur. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 11, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. John Talley officiat ing. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 625 Jefferson Hwy., Winder, Ga. 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. You Xiong Hoschton You T. Xiong, 87, of Hoschton, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. He was a native of Laos, and a member of Hmong New Hope Alliance Church. Survivors include his wife, Poua Xiong, Hoschton; sons, Vang Xiong, Michigan, Seng Xiong, Laos, Nhasue Xiong, Auburn, and Vue Xiong, Hoschton; daughter, Zoua Xiong Her, California; 26 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 14, from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, December 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday, December 17, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, with the Rev. Tou B. Her officiat ing. Burial will be in East Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Evelyn Bradberry Statham Evelyn Bradberry, 75, of Statham, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Bom in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Ruth Wilburn Baker. She was a retired den tal hygienist and a member of Bogart Christian Church. Mrs. Bradberry was preceded in death by her husband, James Bradberry. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Josephine Roberts, Cleveland; and nephews, Wesley Roberts and Wendall Roberts. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Russell Repeski and Ben Parker officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Benjamin Kellum Jefferson Benjamin Paul Kellum, 23, of Jefferson, died Friday, December 7, 2007, at Emory Hospital. He was the son of Ralph Gerald and Bethe Crawford Kellum of Jefferson, and Martin and Donna Kesler of Nicholson. He was a member of the Free Chapel Worship Center and was a student at Georgia Southern University. Survivors in addition to his parents, include brothers, Brett Kellum, Monroe, Keith Kellum, Covington, Chris Kellum, Tucker, Blake Kellum, Jefferson, and Clay Kesler, Nicholson; sisters, Mamie Kellum Kiser, Morganton, N.C., and Charli Kesler, Nicholson. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 8, at Silver Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robin Martin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, GA Chapter, Q302 Parklake Dr., Atlanta, Ga. 30345, or the Emory Transplant Center, Emory University Hospital, McKelvey Lung Transplant Center, 1364 Clifton Rd., NE, Box 7, Atlanta, Ga. 30322. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Debra Bentley Jefferson Debra Alice McMillan Bentley, 50, of Jefferson, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. She was bom in Charlotte, N.C., the daughter of Donald Francis McMillan of Athens and the late Alice Marshall McMillan. She was a homemaker and a member of Arcade Community Church. Survivors in addition to her father, include her husband, Donnie Eugene Bentley, Jefferson; daughters, Felicia Cannon, Jefferson, Elizabeth Rozul, Warner Robins, Crissy Row, Kentucky; a son, Matthew Bentley, Jefferson; brother, Robert McMillan, Cartersville; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 13, at 7 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home, Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, please make memo rials to the Jackson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, Ga. 30549, 706-367-1111 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Stanley Crocker Lula Stanley Wayne Crocker, 61, of Lula, died Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a sudden illness. Bom in Banks County, he had lived in Hall County for a number of years, and was the son of Calvin and Rachel Crocker of Lula. He had been in the construction business for the past 29 years and was the song leader for the Living Missions United Methodist Church for 20 years. He was a member of the Lula Masonic Lodge #352 and also a member of The Gideons. Mr. Crocker was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and loved to hunt and spend time with his 5 grandsons, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Jeanette Duncan Crocker, Lula; sons and daughters-in- law, Deron and April Crocker and Jason and Marcy Crocker, all of Lula; grand sons, Jonah Crocker, Brody Crocker, Levi Crocker, Lane Crocker and Caden Crocker, all of Lula; sisters, Evalene Davidson, Alto, Brenda Arrowood, Gainesville, and Magalene Pruitt, Nelson; brothers, Swayne Crocker and Ronnie Crocker, both of Cornelia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 11, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. James Duncan and Jim Hitt officiat ing. Burial was in the Living Mission United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Jimmie Hill Maysville Jimmie W. Hill, 66, of Maysville, died Monday, December 10, 2007. at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. ~ Born on May 11, 1941, in Rabun County, he was the son of the late Bill and Stella Jane Taylor Hill. He was a maintenance engineer with Frito Lay, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He attended New Haven Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Janie Watkins Hill, Maysville; a son, Jason Hill, New York; daughter, Karen Day, Maysville; brothers, Bobby Hill, Baldwin, and Gary Hill, Buford; sister, Ann Yearwood Ramey, Lakemont: a granddaughter, Taylor Day, Maysville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 13, at 2 p.m., in the New Haven Baptist Church in Commerce, with the Revs. Terry Hagwood and Jerry Smith, and Mr. William Hill offi ciating. The body will be placed in New Haven Baptist Church at 1 p.m. to lie in state until the funeral hour. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. The family will receive friends at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce after 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 12. Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Gladys Worley Gillsville Gladys Armour Worley, 87, of Gillsville, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was bom in Hall County, the daughter of the late Hansel and Beulah Leach Armour. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Worley was preceded in death by her husband, James Worley, Sr. Survivors include daughters, Jeri Williams and Francis Hudgins, both of Gainesville, and Joan Kali, Gillsville; sons. Jolly Worley and Michael Worley, Gillsville, Ricky Worley, Danielsville, Philip Worley, Cleveland, and Fabian Worley, Commerce; brothers, R.B. Armour and Harmon Armour, Lula, Charles Armour, Brookton, Woodrow Armour, Gainesville; sisters, Rena Hunnicutt, Clarksville, Elora Cash, Kate Mote and Susie Bruce, all of Lula, and Christine Alexander, Commerce; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand children. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, in the chapel of Little- Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph O. Smith officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Brenda Phillips Talking Rock Brenda Lee (Dyer) Phillips, 48, of Talking Rock, died Friday, November 30, 2007, at her residence, following an extended illness. Bom in Banks County, she was the daughter of Nellie Castleberry Dyer of Gainesville and the late Frank Dyer. She was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church in Talmo. Mrs. Phillips was pre ceded in death by a sister. Velvet Dyer. Survivors in addition to her mother, include a daughter, Christy Phillips, Orlando, Fla.: son, Nathan Phillips, Commerce; grandson, Zachary Phillips; granddaughter, Nataleigh Phillips; sisters, Judy Martin, Talmo, Trudy Hamby and Lisa Underwood, both of Gainesville. Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, at Pond Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. John Garrison Carnesville John Howard Garrison, 86, of the Plainview Community of Carnesville, died Saturday, December 8, 2007, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. He was bom in Franklin County on January 31, 1921, the son of the late John Marvin and Ollie C. McDuffie Garrison. He was a farmer and was retired from Coates and Clark in Toccoa. He was a 50-year member of the Carnesville Masonic Lodge #186 and was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Garrison was pre ceded in death by a brother, Henry Dewane "Shorty” Garrison. Survivors include his wife, Louise Gillespie Garrison; son and daughter- in-law, Douglas H. and Barbara B. Garrison, Winder; daughter, Linda Payne, Carnesville; five grandchil dren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Morene Coffee, Demorest. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, at the Indian Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Stacey officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian Creek Baptist Church, 11091 Old Federal Rd., Carnesville, Ga. 30521. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. Louise Sargent Blairsville Louise Sargent, 81, of Blairsville, died Thursday, December 6, 2007, at her residence, Mrs. Sargent was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Sargent; a son, Dennis Sargent; and two half-sisters. Survivors include sons, Jimmy Sargent, Arcade, Donald Sargent, Winder; daughter, Judy Deyton, Blairsville; brothers, James Whisnant, Commerce, Marvin Whisnant, Arcade, J.E. Whisnant, Pendergrass: half- brothers, Ken Whisnant, Gainesville, Teddy Whisnant, Ray Whisnant: sister, Claudie Wallace, Commerce: half-sis ters, Susie Grindle, Gainesville, Wanda Hart, Arcade; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Whisnant and Bo Whisnant officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 12, 2007. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CANCER, INFORMATION ON SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, CALL THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK 1-800-227-2345 OR ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.CANCER.ORG Take An Alpaca Farm Tour This Holiday Season! Sign Up Now For Knitting Classes Starting In January! 770-601-7376 Gilliland's Heritage Alpacas 1587 Dee Kennedy Road • Hoschton, GA 30548 www.georgia-alpacas.com Visit Our Gift Shop For Christmas! • Hand Felted Hats • Hand Knitted Scarfs • Socks • Stocking Caps Alpaca is 99% hypo-allergenic and makes great unique gifts! ATTENTION! HAVE YOU GOT CREDIT CONCERNS? Do you need a 2nd chance with your vehicle financing? Do you need dependable transportation? LET YOUR JOB HISTORY AND YOUR DOWN PAYMENT BE YOUR CREDIT! 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