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Page 10A The Braselton News Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Obituaries Clara Sykes Banks JEFFERSON — Clara Sykes Banks, 90, Jefferson, entered into rest Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Mrs. Banks was bom in Car- nesville, a daughter of the late Thurmond and Inez Epps Sykes Whitsel, was a homemaker and cooked at Katherine’s Kitchen in Pendergrass for some 20 years. Mrs. Banks was a member of White Plains Baptist Church and in addition to her parents is preceded by her husband, Lathan Freeman Banks; daugh ters, Carol Ivester and Donna Payton; brother, Clifford Sykes; sister, Bonnie Sue Patterson; and step-father, Ardell Whitsel. Survivors include a daugh ter, Lynda Brace, Jefferson; two sons, Larry Banks and his wife Gail, Jefferson, and James Banks and his wife Debi, Talmo; two sisters, Joyce Gray, Camesville, and Mary Helen Whitlock, Ho mer; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one soon to be great-grandchild also survive. Graveside service: Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1 p.m. from the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Cary Pittman officiating. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Dusty Banks, Kyle Banks, Chris Stewart, Travis Payton, Wesley Payton and Eddie Stoyle. Randy Payton will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Family to receive friends: Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Those attending the visitation and ser vice are asked to maintain safe social distancing and wear masks to control the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Barbara Jane Bennett COMMERCE — Barbara Jane Bennett, 79, Commerce, entered into rest Sunday, December 13, 2020. Mrs. Bennett was Born in Bayonne, New Jersey to the late Stanley Smoleski and Wanda Motyka Smoleski. In addition to her parents Mrs. Bennett is pre ceded in death by a granddaugh ter, Kimberly Ann Petersen Survivors include her hus band of 61 years, Robert Ben nett; sons, Paul Bennett and wife Tammy Bennett and Robert Stanley Bennett and wife Me lissa Bennett; daughters, Sharon Errickson and husband Kenneth Errickson and Gayle Heege and husband Joseph Heege; grand children, Melissa Errickson, Timothy Errickson, Felica Heege, Amanda Escalante and Addison Bennett; great-grandchildren, Isa bella Aponte, Joshua Aponte, Paisley Escalante and Jewel Reynolds. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Mary Ellen Cowart WINDER — Mary Ellen Cowart, 66, Winder, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Mrs. Cowart was bom March 9,1954 in Duluth to the late J. D. and Elizabeth Craig Bryan. She was preceded by her husband, Harold D. Cowart Sr.; and sister, Jennifer Holland. Mrs. Cowart was a member of Oak Grove Independent Baptist Church and was employed as a secretary at Liquidation Mart in Winder. Surviving are children, Jenni fer Nicole (Tim) Cyran, Gaines ville, Harold D. (Rachel) Cow art Jr., Roopville, and Amanda Ellen (Tim) Chadwick, Talking Rock; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Angela Vandiver, Oakwood, Ben Day, Carrollton, and Beverly Steed, Fraithurst, Alabama. Funeral service: Monday, December 21, 2020 at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Robbie Black and Har old Cowart Jr. officiating. Interment to follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2 until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwind- er.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 William “Bill” Edward Fleeman HULL — William “Bill” Edward Fleeman, 83, Hull, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Bom in Clarke County to the late Charlie Harry Fleeman and Willie Mae Sanders Fleeman, Bill graduated from University of Georgia High in 1955. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Business Administration from the Univer sity of Georgia and later attended the Rutgers School of Banking. Bill worked with First National Bank before starting his career in real estate in 1974 when he began his own business, A Real Estate and Insurance. He was a longtime member of Athens Area Association of Realtors and Classic MLS and also taught as an adjunct professor for over 30 years at the University of Georgia, Brenau University, Truett-McConnell College and Athens Technical College. Bill served as deacon and treasurer at First Baptist Church of Ath ens, where he was a longtime member. Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Fleeman. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Adams Fleeman; his two children, Rachel Fleeman and Adam (Marshailena) Fleeman; neph ews, David (Vicky) Adams and John (Beth) Adams; great-nephews, Morgan Adams, Matt Adams and Tyler Adams; and great-great- niece and nephew, Hadley Adams and Walker Adams. Graveside service: Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Ev ergreen Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be James Foun tain, Harold Thompson, Herbert Lee, Morgan Adams, Matt Adams, Tyler Adams, Gary Taylor and Tom Brown. Henry Brown will serve as honorary pallbearer. Mr. Fleeman will lie in state on Sunday, December 20,2020 from 2 until 5 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Child Safety and Health Fund of the Pilot Club of Madison County at P.O. Box 715, Danielsville, Ga. 30633, or to your favorite charity. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Watkinsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Ricky Lee Hamilton Sr. DANIELSVILLE — Ricky Lee Hamilton Sr., 41, Danielsville, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Bom in Athens on Decem ber 11, 1979, he was the son of William Sorrow, Beth (Enrique) Cortez and step-father, Tony (Sherie) Lawrence. Survivors include daughter. Tiffany Hamilton; son, Ricky Lee Hamilton Jr.; sister, Crys tal Lawrence; brothers, Kevin, Josh, Joseph and Justin (Megan) Sorrow; three grandchildren, A'niyah, Braxton and Sereni ty; and multiple aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Memorial service: Thuesday, December 31, 2020 at 6 p.m. at Danielsville Baptist Church. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Elizabeth B. Harwell WINDER — Elizabeth B. Harwell, 93, Winder, gained her wings Thursday, December 17, 2020. Mrs. Harwell was bom June 25, 1927 in Walton County to the late W. A. “Cleo” and Inez Pannell Burnette. She was pre ceded by her husband, James H. "Jim” Harwell Jr.; and siblings, Norris Burnette, Ferrell Bur nette and Carolyn Cronic. Mrs. Harwell was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a home maker. Surviving are children, Jim my III and Barbara Harwell, Peachtree City, Andy Harwell, Winder, Jeff and Debra Harwell, Denton, Texas, Cindi and Terry Cramer, Ft. Myers, Florida, and Greg Harwell, Hartwell; 10 grand children; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral service: Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Carter officiat ing. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 527 Union Church Road, Winder, Georgia 30680. Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Artis Ray Johnson BRASELTON — Artis Ray Johnson, 84, Braselton, entered into rest Sunday, December 13, 2020. Ray was bom in Hoschton and was a member of Hoschton Bap tist Church. Ray was a grading contractor in the area for many years. He was the son of the late Freeman Alexander Johnson and the late Louella Emmett Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is pre ceded in death by his son, David Johnson; and 10 brothers and sis ters. He leaves behind his beloved, Judy Pless, Braselton; son, Dan ny Johnson, Cleveland; grandson, Trent Johnson; sister Dorothy Haynie, Gainesville; three step-children; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren, all of Cleveland. Funeral service: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher offi ciating. Pallbearers are Eric Pless, Colt Stovall and Leo Musacchio, all of Cleveland, Randy Johnson, Hoschton, Greg Pethel and Gary Vogt, both of Braselton. Interment to follow at the Hoschton City Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, December 15,2020 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654- 0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Charlene Lambert Quinter Keever Charlene Lambert Quinter Keever, 91, died peacefully on Sun day, November 8, 2020. The youngest of eight siblings, Charlene was born in Coweta County on April 28, 1929 to Alma and Lee Thomas Lambert. After graduating as salutatorian of her Grantville High School class, Char lene moved to Warm Springs to work as an X-ray technician during the polio epidemic. It was there where she met her first husband, Alvin Senter Quinter. Charlene and A1 had five children, before his premature death at the age of 36, due to polio. For many years, Charlene’s life was completely devoted to sup porting and raising her children — Vivian, Beth, Deane, Angel and Valerie (Sissy). Her strong and professional work ethic, creativity when times were tough, and proud spirit instilled an independent re silience that remain in her children today. Maintaining a safe, clean, nicely decorated home, despite hard economic times, was most im portant. To Charlene,” cleanliness was next to Godliness” ... you didn’t go anywhere without cleaning the house first. A superb cook and expert seamstress, Charlene made every occasion seem like a joyous and rich celebration. In 1975, Charlene married David Edwin Keever. Residing in Gas tonia, North Carolina, they were married for 23 years. During this time, Charlene worked as a dental hygienist or receptionist primari ly for Dr. William Currant Sr. Ed and Charlene had great synergy in the kitchen and in nature. It was during this time that Charlene mas tered her gardening skills and maintained a beautiful rose garden for all the neighbors to enjoy. Charlene was also a sassy scrabble player and was always up for a game into the wee hours of the night. After retirement, Charlene volunteered for many years at Gastonia Memorial Hospital. Charlene is survived by her five children and eight grand-chil dren, Vivian and Phillip Carter (spouse) and their children Jenny and Phil, Beth and the late, Steve Kiser (spouse) and their children Lau ra and David, Deane and Heidi Quinter (spouse) and their children Cheyne, Adrienne and Russell, Angel and David Means (spouse) and daughter, Eliza, and Valerie and Peter Nyland (spouse) and their children, PJ and Quinter. Charlene is also survived by 6 great-grand children. She was predeceased in death by her husbands, A1 Quinter and Ed Keever; her parents; and all seven siblings, Virginia, Louise, Helen, Mable, Raymond, Ralph and Jean. The family would like to thank the staff at Magnolia Estates Se nior Living of Oconee County for the compassionate and loving care provided to Charlene during the last months of her life. A family memorial gathering will be held in the spring, with buri al at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Betty L Darnell McDonald COMMERECE — Betty L. Darnell McDonald, 81, Commerce, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. McDonald was bom in Commerce to the late Valley and Min nie McElreath Darnell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McDonald was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert McDonald; and sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Bud James. Mrs. McDonald was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mrs. McDonald was the babysitter for many children in Commerce. She loved to cook, she loved her church family, and would help anyone that she could. Mrs. McDonald is survived by her son, whom she loved dearly, Ray McDonald and Shannon, Commerce; three grandchildren, Mad ison McDonald and Tyler and Devyn Cone. Graveside service: Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11 a.m. from Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Verlin Reece officiating. The family request that those in attendance at the service please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. McDonald’s wishes are for donations to go into an education account for her granddaughter, Madison McDonald at South State Bank in Commerce. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Dennis Reed McNabb Sr. NICHOLSON — Dennis Reed McNabb Sr., 86, Nicholson passed away Wednesday, December 16,2020 at his residence. Mr. McNabb was bom in Philadelphia, Tennessee to the late Marshall and Annie Belle Bowers McNabb. Mr. McNabb was retired from the E.P.A., he was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. McNabb was also preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Shell McNabb. Mr. McNabb is survived by his wife, Sylvia Shelnutt McNabb, Nich olson; sons, Michael McNabb (Tracy), Colbert, and Dennis McNabb (Carol), Commerce; daughters, Patricia Hill, Commerce, and Penny Cash, Commerce; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service: Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the chap el of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. David Harbin and Don Blalock officiating with the interment following at New Harmony Bap tist Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Friday, December 18,2020 from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Harmony Baptist Church, 8816 Hwy. 334, Nicholson, Ga. 30565. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Patricia Daily Mize COMMERCE — Patricia Daily Mize, 76, Commerce, passed away Friday, December 18,2020. Bom on April 17, 1944 in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Jackson and Alma Stevens Dailey. She was the widow of Samuel Nathan Mize the love of her life. She was em ployed with Goldkist Hatchery, of the Pentecostal faith, a member of New Beginnings Family Worship Center in Danielsville, and served as a pastor’s wife at several local churches. She was also proceeded in death by her brothers, George Dai ley and Rado Dailey; and sisters, Jeanette Boyd, Essie Hammond, Josie Jones, Ruth Hardeman, Mayrell Satterfield and Lucille Martin. Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Bryan, Winder; grandchildren, April Ivester, Athens, and Brian Chambers, California; great-grandchil dren, MacKenzie Ivester and Riley Castillo; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service: Tuesday December 22,2020 at 2 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roland Arrowood officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Monday, December 21,2020 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, Ga. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Betty Joyce O’Kelley Moore COMMERCE — Betty Joyce O’Kelley Moore, 86, Commerce, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Bountiful Hills. Mrs. Moore was bom in Commerce to the late George Earl and Mary Berrong O’Kelley Sr. Mrs. Moore was an office manager for over 30 years for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and was a member of East West Church in Atlanta. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moore was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Henry Moore. Mrs. Moore is survived by her nieces and nephews. Funeral service: Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Janet Watson of ficiating with the interment following at Nicholson Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Judith Marie Niles COMMERCE — Judith Marie Niles, 69, Commerce, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was bom on June 22, 1951. Graveside service: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at White Funeral Home, Commerce, Ga. Funeral services entrusted to White Funeral Home. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26