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Wednesday, December 26, 2007 The Braselton News Page 5A Obits Mary Grace Chester Winder Infant Mary Grace Chester of Winder died Monday, December 17, 2007. Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Nakia Chester and Amanda Susan Reynolds of Winder. Survivors in addition to her parents, include grandpar ents, Kim and Don Reynolds and Frances Ruewueler, all of Winder; great-grandparents, James and Frances Reynolds, Winder, and Shirley Crawford, Villa Rica; aunts and uncles, James Dooley, Devin Chester, Chantil Ruewueler and Adam Reynolds. Graveside services were held Thursday, December 20, at Hoschton Cemetery Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. June Damiano Winder June Damiano, 63, of Winder, died Monday, December 17, 2007. A native of Wareham, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Jennie Andrews Andrade. She was a retired secretary with Dartmouth College and was affil iated with Ingles of Winder. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. Mrs. Damiano was preceded in death by broth ers, Chris Andrade and Thomas Andrade. Survivors include her hus band, Tom Damiano, Winder; son, John Damiano Sr., Atlanta; grandchildren, JohnDamiano Jr., Anthony Damiano and Brittany Damiano; sister, Theresa Andrade; brothers, Arnold, Walter and Paul Andrade, all of Mass.; and many nieces, neph ews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. Mary Beckum Winder Mary Lucy Beckum, 93, of Winder, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Lee and Lizzie Giles O’Kelley. She was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church and was a hairdresser, having worked at Ann’s Beauty Shop. She loved the Sunshine Center and was devoted to her family, loved ones added. Mrs. Beckum was preceded in death by her hus band, John Nolam Beckum. Survivors include a daugh ters and son-in-law, Janice and Bill Blessing, Gainesville, and Diane Jost, Winder; grand children, Terri Shannon, Tim Shannon, Rene Shannon and Larissa Thames; five great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Miriam O’Kelly. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, in the chapel of the Winder First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Rary officiat ing. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Georgia Chapter, 2302 Parklake Dr., NE, Suite 210, Atlanta, Ga. 30345-2896. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. Samuel Mashburn Clarkesville Samuel Moses Mashburn, 80, of Clarkesville, died Sunday, December 16, 2007, at his resi dence, following an extended illness. He was born on May 28, 1927, in Macon County, N.C., the son of the late Frank Edward and Ina Fay Moses Mashburn. He was retired from the United States Navy, having served 20 years, during that time in World War II, the Korean Conflict, Bay of Pigs, and 28 other battles and/or conflicts. He had served as Shore Patrol and recruiting officer. Following retirement, he served 20 years as a guard at the Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute. Mr. Mashburn was preceded in death by brothers, Edward Ray Mashburn and James Alonzo Mashburn; and a sister, Lucy Sue Blackwell. He was loved and respected by many and will be sorely missed by relatives, friends, and ship mates, loved ones added. Survivors include his wife, Nina Mashburn, Clarkesville; daughters, Pat Mashburn, Clarkesville, Kit Lewis, Athens, Sandra Kimbrell, Braselton, Teresa York, Cornelia; sister, Annalee Greer, Franklin, N.C.; brothers, Gilbert Mashburn, Virginia Beach, Va., Richard Mashburn, Arden, N.C.; 10 LOVE YOUR FEET! 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Mary Simmons Gainesville Mary Lessie Brock Simmons, 93, of Gainesville, died Thursday, December 20, 2007, at Willow Wood Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was bom in Banks County, the daughter of the late John and Fannie Higgins Brock. She was a homemaker and member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband, Verse C. Simmons; a son, Jack Simmons; and grandsons, Johnny Simmons and Tim Carroll. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jewell and Hershel Holtzclaw and Lurlene and Ernest Bryant, all of Gainesville, Josephine Carroll, Murrayville; sons and daugh ter s-in-law, Ralph and Yvonne Simmons, Buford, Bobby and Patti Simmons, Jefferson, and Ray and Wanda Simmons, Gainesville: 20 grandchil dren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchil dren; sisters, Estelle Simmons and Addlene Segars, both of Baldwin; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 23, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Luther Williams, Thurman Wade, Courtney Simmons and Jason Simmons officiating. Burial was at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. James Simmons Warner Robins James M. Simmons, 80, of Warner Robins, died Monday, December 17, 2007. He was bom on March 28, 1927, in Sampson, Ala., and was a member of the Bible Baptist Temple. He was a retired accountant with Robins Air Force Base and was a veter an, having served in the United States Army and retiring from the United States Navy. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simmons. Survivors include his wife, Betty Simmons, Warner Robins; daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Michael Alicea, Augusta, and Jean and Mitch Mullis, Jefferson; a son and daughter- in-law, Jimmie Simmons Jr. and Sharon Simmons, Alabama; grandchildren, Kendra Baxley, Laura and Scott Wilkerson, Matthew, Michael, and Mary Mullis, Callie Hollaway, and Luke and Layla Simmons; great grandchildren, Taylor Baxley; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, December 21, at Bible Baptist Temple. Burial was in Magnolia Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, Attn.: A1 Williams, Voluntary Services, 1826 Veteran’s Blvd., Dublin, Ga. 31021. McCullough Funeral Home, Warner Robins, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. Peggy Elrod Maysville Peggy Nell Elrod, 71, of Maysville, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007. She was born on August 2, 1936, the daugh ter of the late Bud and Dessie Cannon Watson. She was a home maker. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her hus band, Robert “Herbie” Elrod; and a daughter, Kristi Elrod. Survivors include daughters, Patsy Bracy, Alpharetta, Lynn Kelp, Maysville, and Ginger Bradford, Homer; step-son, Larry Elrod, Stone Mountain; sisters, Dean Beatty and Betty Boyd, both of Pendergrass; and four grandchildren, Will and Alex Bracy, Anne Langston and Lindsey Bradford. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, at Mountain Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Graham and Larry Elrod officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund in memory of Peggy Elrod, Regions Bank, 4 North Main St., Maysville, Ga. 30558. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. S, 0 7?lc(2lcU*L & RESTAURANT STEAKS • SEAFOOD • CHICKEN Ask about our Hours of Business Get Togethers! Operations We'll even open the doors for Tuesday - Saturday your event on Sundays or Mondays! 11 a.m. until ?? Call for details! Closed For more information ask for Sunday and Monday Karen Day, the original owner of Sweet 1.8 miles off 1-85 Exit Escapes Bakery & Cafe in Buford! 129 in Hoschton 115 Towne Center Pkwy. TAA OOJI TOAC Hoschton, GA 30548 #UO“OA“I"/AOj Laura Borders Jefferson Laura Dean Borders, 68, of Jefferson, died Sunday, December 16, 2007. Survivors include daughters, Mary Ann Randolph, Athens, Mary Lanell (Frank) Swinney, Commerce; sister, Lillie Bell Porter, Jefferson; special niece, Clara Nell (Garnett) Smith, Commerce; devoted friend, Bob Randolph, Jefferson; seven grandchildren; six great-grand children; and a host of loving family members. Private memorial services were held on Thursday, December 20, in the chapel of Forestglen Mortuary with the Rev. W.R. Brown officiating Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. Susie Murray Baldwin Susie Ann Kitchens Murray, 61, of Baldwin, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at her resi dence, following an extended illness. Born in Jackson County on September 16, 1946, she was the daughter of Winnie Crump Kitchens of Baldwin and the late Fletcher Kitchens. She was employed with Ethicon as a shipping clerk with 38 years of dedicated service and was a member of Alto Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Murray was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Murray; son, Ansel Murray; and brothers, Billy, Roger and Paul Kitchens. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Avery Murray Jr., Baldwin; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Tammy Murray, Cornelia, and Jeff and Lynn Murray, Baldwin; sister and brother-in-law, Polly and Theron Ayers, Baldwin; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 21, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. Johnny Barrett and Tim Beasley officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Sanford Kimbrell officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. Charlotte Edgar Winder Charlotte Mathis Edgar, 74, of Winder, died Monday, December 24, 2007. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin O. Mathis and May Bell Tarpley Mathis. Mrs. Edgar was preceded in death by her husband, Wink Edgar; siblings, Jr. Mathis, Jerdine Mathis, Joyce Sellers, Helen Cash and Mildred Dunn. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Crumley, Winder; grand child, Shane Whelchel; great grandchild, Alex Whelchel; and a sister, Peggy Casper, Winder. Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 27, at 2 p.m., at Barrow Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church at Winder, PO. Box 1258, Winder, Ga. 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. ‘Sam’ Lee Winder Kenneth “Sam” Lee, 67, of Winder, died Sunday, December 23, 2007. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Hugh M. Peppers of Bishop and the late Omie Lee Peppers. He attended Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lannie House; and sister, Shirley Wells. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann McCarty Lee; sons and daughters-in-law, Phil and Dee House, Commerce, Perry House, Winder, and Kenneth “Kenny” and Brandie Lee, Monroe; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a cousin that was just like a brother, Don Brown. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, at 11 a.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Dave Fahner offi ciating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. The Braselton News, December 26, 2007. Read, then recycle this newspaper! 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