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Wednesday, December 23, 2020 The Braselton News Page 11A Obituaries Dorothy Louise Nix GILLSVILLE — Dorothy Louise Nix, 72, Gillsville, left this earth to enter her heavenly home on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Bom on June 8, 1948 in the New Holland Community of Gainesville, she was the daugh ter of Elvia Cook Carlan of Baldwin, and the late Monroe Jackson “J.M.” Carlan. Louise worked for the Blue Bell sewing plant for a few years and was a homemaker for the remainder of her adult life. She enjoyed cook ing, sewing, reading, watch ing Westerns, and listening to Southern Gospel music. Most of all, Louise was her husband Earl’s best friend and a devot ed mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love for them outstretched the world. She was an active member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Bald win. Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Kenneth Earl Nix Sr.; children, Porsha Chalmers and Jim Carson, Elaine and Jeff Williams, Jane and Mike Smith, Earl Jr. and Crystal Nix and Kim berly and Joey Bennett; mother, Elvia Cook Carlan; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Sharon Carlan; grandchildren, Chelsea and Christopher Moat, Michaela Smith, Bria Nix, Perrin Winter, Matthew Chalmers, Jarrett Smith, Seth and Mariah Williams, Dil lon and Brooke Nix, Brady and Chelsey Winter, Josh Winter and Luke Parsons; great-grandchildren, Adalynn Kate Bennett, Ay den Bennett and Owen Moat; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral service: Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula with the Revs. Chad Parker, Ken neth McEntire and Zach Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with the Rev. Jeremy Carlan officiating at the graveside. Family to receive friends: Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made in memory of Dorothy Louise Nix to Gideon's International, North Habersham Camp, P.O. Box 1855, Clarkesville, Ga. 30523 Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Geor gia. An online guest registry is available at www.HillsideMemori- alChapel.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Colonel Jack L. Pace Colonel Jack L. Pace, Inspector General, 37 Training Wing, Air Education and Training Command, Lackland AFB, Texas, was born August 24, 1941 in Commerce. He graduated from Athens High School in 1959 and the University of Georgia in 1963. In 1964 he graduated from Nav igator Training at James Connal- ly AFB, Texas before training at Moody AFB, Georgia. In 1969, he graduated from Pilot training and was commissioned through ROTC at the University of Geor gia. He also graduated from the French Language Course at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California in 1975. His assignments include James Connally AFB, Texas; Sewart AFB, Tennessee; Moody AFB; CCK, Taiwan; Defense Lan guage Institute, Monterey, California; Chanute AFB, Illinois; Yoko- ta, Japan; and Lackland AFB, Texas. He also had two assignments at Little Rock, Arkansas and two assignments at Air University, Max well AFB, Alabama. He was promoted early to Colonel in October 1983. Colonel Pace’s military awards and decorations include the Dis tinguished Flying Cross; Meritorious Service Medal, with two oak leaf clusters; Air Medal, with five oak leaf clusters; Air Force Com mendation Medal; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, with valor device; Air Force Organizational Excellence Award; National De fense Service Medal, with one star; Vietnam Service Medal, with three stars; Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon; Air Force Over seas Long Tour Ribbon; Air Force Longevity Service Award Rib bon, with six oak leaf clusters; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon; Air Force Training Ribbon; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with device; and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Jack was married to the former Susanne Blalock, Cleveland. They have two sons. Jack and Cheyne; and one daughter, Elizabeth. Jack is a graduate of the University of Texas Law and Business Schools. Cheyne is a graduate of the University of Florida and Yale University Business School. Elizabeth is a graduate of Trinity Uni versity, Thunderbird School of Business and Normal University, Beijing. Jack has resided in Pinellas County since 2003 and leaves be hind his devoted wife, Shirley Pace. Jack was grateful for Shirley’s enduring love and support through sickness and health during their happy marriage. In lieu of flowers, please donate to michaeljfox.org or parkinson. org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Thomas Martin Pittman Jr. NICHOLSON — Thomas Martin Pittman Jr., 80, Nicholson, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 13, 2020 at his home. Tommy was born January 5, 1940 in Atlanta. He was the youngest and only son born to Thomas Sr. And Cora Pittman. Tommy was married to Bessie A. Pittman for 50 wonderful and loving years. They had three daughters, Deborah P. Krieg- er (Rick), Diane P. Komisarow and Denise P. Howard (Kelly); one son, Lamar Pittman (Vickie); 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is survived two sisters, Dorothy Rogers, Marietta, and Mary Smith, Snellville; and many nieces and neph ews. Tommy loved his pets; he had a beautiful golden retriever named Duke that was always by his side. He retired from River side Manufacturing in Atlanta. Tommy loved traveling with Bes sie when they retired and enjoying spend time with each other. He was a country music fan and was always listening to his huge collection of old rock ‘n’ roll and country albums and radio play ing country music. Tommy enjoyed working in his flower gardens and keeping his lawn perfectly manicured. He was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed baking all kind of wonderful sweet treats at Christmas time with his wife Bessie. Tommy will be honored with a private family graveside service on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta. Arrangements are being held by A.S. Turner Funeral Home and Crematory. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Thelma Daniel Sikes Qualls JEFFERSON — Thelma Daniel Sikes Qualls, 96, Jefferson, entered into rest Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Mrs. Qualls was born in Young Harris, the daughter of the late Artimis Boone Daniel and the late Pearl Plott Dan iel, was a homemaker and enjoyed attending the Jack- son County Senior Center. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Qualls is preceded by hus bands, Marvil Sikes and Sam Qualls. Survivors include one son, Joe Sikes and his wife Donna, Jefferson; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild also survive. In accordance with Mrs. Qualls’ wishes, her body is to be cremated and no service will be held at this time. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jeffer son, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Frances Elaine Davenport Simpkins HOSCHTON — Frances Elaine Davenport Simpkins, 87, Hoschton, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born October 6, 1933 to the late Seabron and Irene Jones, she grew up in the small fishing village of Mayport, Florida surround ed by the love of many relatives and church family. She grew up knowing that God and integrity were central. Frances married Pe ter Robert Davenport, a Navy enlisted man. They were married for 30 years until Peter's death. Frances and Pete had two chil dren Deborah and Richard. Ten years after Peter's death Frances married Roderick Gordon Simpkins. They were married 25 years until Gordon's death in 2019. Frances has two surviving children; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She loved them all dearly. Frances al ways thought of God and others before herself. Graveside service: Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla. 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 Lottie Hogan Skelton JEFFERSON — Lottie Hogan Skelton, 94, Jefferson, entered into rest Friday, December 18, 2020. Mrs. Skelton was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Marion and Dora Lee Doster Hogan, was a retired seamstress and at the time of her death was the oldest living member of White Plains Bap tist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Skelton is preceded by her husband, Leonard Odis Skelton Sr.; son, Odis Skelton Jr.; daughter, Gail Holland; and all of her siblings. Mrs. Skelton was the last surviv ing member of her immediate family. Survivors include grandsons, Jason Skelton and his wife Shannon, Jefferson, Scott Holland and his wife Jenny, Royal Palm Beach, Florida, Adam Holland, Orange City, Florida, and Ian Holland, Hoschton; granddaughter, Karen Skelton, Jeffer son; and nine great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral service: Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the White Plains Baptist Church with the Rev. Carey Pittman officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Gentle men honored as pallbearers are Jason Skelton, Scott Holland, Ian Holland, Jake Skelton, Judd Skelton and Matthew Holland. Family to receive friends: Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 12-2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or the White Plains Baptist Church Building Fund, 3650 Highway 124, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jeffer son, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Danny Paul Walls COMMERCCE — Danny Paul Walls, 66, Commerce, passed away at his home Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was the son of the late James Howard and Atta Lee White Walls. Danny was an accomplished musician, playing base guitar at many church services and funeral services. He will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Er nest Q. Walls and James E. Walls; and sisters, Patricia Diane Walls and Cora Inez Walls. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Brantley, Craw ford, Evelyn Willoughby, Watkinsville, and Charlotte Ramsey, Danielsville. Graveside service: Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Galilee Holiness Church Cemetery with the Revs. Eugene Walls, Wayne Powell and Larry Dyer officiating. Pallbearers will be Russell Willoughby, Trenton Willoughby, Scott Wil loughby, Lane Willoughby, Clint Jones and Ken Riddleburger. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathaniel O’Kelley, Joel Phillips, Steven Green, Christopher Ramsey, Tim Brumley and the Rev. Curtis Phillips. Family to receive friends: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhome- commerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, Ga. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Ft \ J p" 1 Tl i t _ \ . 1 ^, ' " m V \ s, Doris Corneal Watson JEFFERSON — Doris Comeal Watson, 90, Jefferson, went to heaven on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Bom on the family farm in the community of Palestine near Greenwood, Arkansas, Doris was the last surviving sibling of six children bom to John and Cora Crittenden. She was raised in Florida where she met and married Allen Watson to whom she was married for 62 years. Doris was an employee of Rich's department store for well over 20 years, initially in Nor- cross, and then in Atlanta. She also worked as a secretary for an engi neering film in Lawrenceville for several years. Wherever she lived from the age of 12 to August of this year, Doris has served as church pianist or organist. This year, Jackson County Baptist Church, of which she is a chatter member, established a music scholarship in her name. Doris is predeceased by husband Allen J. Watson; and is survived by son, Richard (Becky) Watson; daughter Donna (Virgil) Harris; grandson, Joshua (Cristen) Watson; and great-granddaughters, Lily and Delaney Watson. At the family’s request, the funeral will be a private graveside service on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 3 p.m. in the Evans Memoty Gar dens. The Rev. Matt Booher and Dr. Jack Lawson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Doris Watson Mu sic Scholarship Fund, c/o Jackson County Baptist Church, 79 Memorial Drive, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Jack Leonard Whitlock Sr. COMMERCE — Jack Leonard Whitlock Sr., 84, Commerce, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. Bom on April 8, 1936 in Jack- son County, Mr. Whitlock was the son of the late Guy and Lois Hun- tsinger Whitlock. He was pre ceded in death by sons, Michael Whitlock and Jack Whitlock Jr. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Stephen Whitlock, of the home; brothers, Roy Whit lock, Ted Whitlock and Jerry (Beth) Whitlock; sisters, Ellen Whitlock and Quida (Kenny) Wood; grandchildren, Daren Whitlock and Breanna Whitlock; daughter-in-law. Hazel Whitlock; and a number of nieces and neph ews. Funeral service: Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Terry Casper and J.T. Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com. Arrangements ate in the cate of Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, Ga. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Ruth Wilbanks NICHOLSON — Ruth Wilbanks, 101, Nicholson, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence. Bom on July 9, 1919 in Jack- son County, Mrs. Wilbanks was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Vinnie Williamson Blalock. She was the widow of Milton Wilbanks, the owner of RuJean Beauty Shop and a member of Nicholson Baptist Church. Ruth was preceded in death by a daugh ter, Glenda Wilbanks; and a son, Donald Wilbanks. Survivors include a brother, Hubert (Pauline) Blalock; sisters, Francis King and Ruby Cheek; and a number of loved nieces and nephews. Funeral service: Saturday, De cember 19, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Gar dens. Family to receive friends: Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 3-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com. Arrangements ate in the cate of Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, Ga. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Shirley Delree Williams AUBURN — Shirley Delree Williams, 80, Auburn, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was a Christian and of the Pentecostal faith. Shirley was a seam stress and retired from R and R Manufacturing. She loved crafting, yard sales, bowling and horseshoes. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Lona Mae Floyd Gaines; and a sister, Barbara Place. She is survived by her husband, Paul Williams, Auburn; a son, Tim othy Rowell (Kim), Kennesaw; three daughters, Shannan Bass (James), Auburn, Kristin Doster, Jefferson, and Becky Varetoni, Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister, Alice Burgess, Largo, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will have a private service at a later date. Smith Funeral Home, Winder is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26 Cheryl Wittenberg DANIELSVILLE — Chetyl Wittenberg, 72, Danielsville, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Bom in Philadelphia to the late Jack and Alma Russell, Cheryl lived in Georgia for over 30 years. She worked at both St. Mary’s Hospital and Athens Regional Medical Center. She was a very loving woman and a mother to all. Along with her parents, Chetyl was preceded in death by her brother, Albert; and sisters Margie and Diane. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Larry Wittenberg; daughters, Kim Hoopaugh and Diane (Jeffery) Wood; six grandchildren, Ryan Thomas Perry, Kaydee Diane Perry, Aaron Drew Pullian, Alex Brant ley Pullian, Joshua Wade Wood and Brandy Nicole Wood; and her be loved dog, Scruffy. A private graveside service was held at Danielsville Memorial Gar dens. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, Ga. is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 20-26