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Wednesday, February 23, 2022 The Braselton News Page 9A Obituaries Mary Compton Bielicki Mary Compton Bielicki, 83, wife of 27 years to Rob ert Bielicki, died Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Ricket Fabris and Idelle Hand Fabris; and mother to the late Michael Gene Compton, the father of her children, James T. Compton, and two great-grand children. She had worked as a dietician in several health care facilities in the Athens area. Mary is survived by her sons, Jimmy T. Compton and Robert F. Compton; daughter, Mary Ann Compton Re ese; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Lord and Stephens Danielsville Chapel. Interment will follow at the Vineyard Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, February 15,2022 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, Ga. is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandstephens. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26 Barbara Joyce Black LULA — Barbara Joyce Black, 87, Lula, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at The Retreat at Buford. Mrs. Black was bom in Suwanee to the late Claude and Kate Mitchell Spriggs. Mrs. Black was a home maker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Black was also preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas “JT” Black. Mrs. Black is survived by her daughters, Connie Lynch (Mike), Duluth, Cathy Eubanks (John), Con cord, and Cindy Burton, Lula; son, Jimmy Black (Te resa), Suwanee; sister, Claudette Williams, Lawrencev- ille; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Jean Spriggs, Suwanee. Funeral service: Saturday. February 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home. Family to receive friends: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of aixangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26 Emily Goode Brooks TALMO — Emily Goode Brooks, 93, Talmo, entered Heaven’s gates on Monday, February 14, 2022. Born in Toccoa on February 28, 1928, Mrs. Brooks was the daughter to the late Thomas Owen Goode and Lottie Smith Goode. She was a house wife and homemaker and attended Talmo Baptist Church, Talmo, Georgia. In addition to her par ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Hanell Brooks; son, Anthony Harrell “Hal” Brooks; and siblings Frances “Nanny” Page, Quentin Goode, Owen Goode, Mary Louise Lanham, Doris Thompson, Katherine Goode, Thomas “Tinker” Goode and Patricia Goode. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah “Debi” K. (husband James) Banks, Talmo, Patricia “Tricia” B. (husband John) Bridges, Arnoldsville, and Cather ine Brooks-Geiger (husband William Marlin Geiger — deceased), Sautee; daughter-in-law, Linda “Lyn” Brooks, Columbus, Ohio. She was the proud matriarch to nine grandchildren, Joe Brooks, T.J. Brooks, Dustin Banks, Brooke Stoyle, Erica Bowen, Mark Bridges, Rachel Nation, Caitlin Geiger and Christopher Geiger; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside service: Saturday February 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Talmo Baptist Church Cemeteiy with the Reverend Mark Spence officiating. Family to receive friends: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 1 until 2 p.m. at Talmo Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Talmo Baptist Church, PO. Box 98, Talmo, Ga. 30575. Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26 Winnie Nell Roberts Causey COMMERCE — Winnie Nell Roberts Causey, 80, Commerce, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born on April 7, 1941, Mrs. Causey was the daughter of the late Olin Motes and Ara Roberts. She was the widow of Guy Morgan Causey and was retired from General Electric. Survivors include sons, Shayne (Christy) Causey, Bu ford, and Donnie Causey, Commerce; daughter, Connie Rose, Woodstock; brothers, Dennis Roberts, Jefferson, and Edward Roberts, Watkinsville; sisters, Sarah Fields, Commerce, and Sadie Cruce, Jefferson; six grandchil dren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service: Monday, February 21,2022 at 1 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Jacquelyn Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Me morial Gardens. Family to receive friends: Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefu- neralhomecommerce. com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, Ga. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26 Sammy L Childs Sammy L. Childs passed peacefully from this earth and into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Affectionately known as “Papa”, he loved God, his country, family, friends and attending church. He was a member at Erastus Christian Church. Papa had a ready smile and friendly welcome for everyone he met. He lived his life as a simple testimony to his faith and to his motto that: you didn’t need a reason to do the right thing — you just did it because it was the right thing to do! Papa served in the U.S. Army for 20 year's, completing two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star'. He will be remembered and missed for among other traits, his love, kindness, honesty, concern for others, willingness to help and faithfulness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mazelle Childs; his wife, Martha Doss Childs; a son, Robert L. Childs; and a brother, W. Donald Childs. Papa is survived by two daughters, Martha L. Mejias and Mary A. Spry, both of Commerce; four grandchil dren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service: Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Erastus Christian Church with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr. officiating. Due to the weather, the interment service will be held inside the church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Erastus Chris tian Church Women’s CWF. Papa greatly admired these ladies and the ministry work they accomplished as well as their delicious country cooking. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26 Charles Daniel Collins DANIELSVILLE — Charles Daniel Collins, 83, Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Mr. Collins was bom in Kannapolis, N.C. on August 18, 1938, son of the late George Daniel Collins and the late Ruth Teate Collins. He was a corxections officer having worked for Alaska Depart ment of Corxections and was a United States Air- Force Veteran. Mr. Col lins was also an Air Traf fic Controller and member and deacon of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Danielsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, George Daniel “Danny” Collins and Charles Thomas Collins; brother, George Thomas “Tommy” Collins; and sister, Charlotte Bond. Survivors include his wife of 65 year's, Mary Eliza beth Brown Collins; daughter and son-in-law, Linnie Elizabeth and Steve Lord, Danielsville; brothers and sister-in-law, Kenneth Collins, Raymore, Missouri, and Milton and Pat Hill, Huh; sister and brother-in-law, Sherxy and James Crawford, Danielsville; grandchil dren, Derek and Ashley Lord, Brittani and Cale Smith, Savannah and Chris Phillips and Jade Collins; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service: Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 3 p.m. in the Shiloh Baptist Church with the Revs. Glenn Guest, Tim Peek and Glenn Lyles officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. Family to receive friends: Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 2 until 3 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. During other times the family will be at the home. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pnrittfhr-oyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, Ga. is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26 Charles Ronald Gay Sr. JEFFERSON — Charles Ronald Gay Sr., 85, Jeffer son, entered rest Friday, February 18,2022. Mr. Gay was born in Sylvester, a son of the late Char lie Mac and Nora Blanche Pendley Gay, was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Athens and was retired from the U.S. Army after 23 year's of service. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gay is preceded by his wife, Myrtle Elaine Appel Gay; and brothers, Ralph, R.L., James and Glen Gay. Mr. Gay was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his son, Reverend Charles R. Gay Jr., and his wife Brenda, Jefferson; grandchildren, Chris topher Gay and Brittany Dorman; great-grandchil dren, Joseph Gay, Kaven Howard, Israel Howard, Heidi Gay and Landon Dorman. Graveside service will full Military Honors: Fri day, February 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Georgia Na tional Cemetery in Canton with Pastor Steve Cole officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery. 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 February 20-26 Rachel W. Maples COLUMBIANA, ALABAMA — Rachel W. Maples, 78, Columbiana, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. This is a brief history of the life of Rachel W. Maples - daughter, sister, friend, employee, Christian, aunt, wife and a best friend with her spouse. Rachel was born June 14,1943, in Winder to Ralph and Mary Wilson. She was the second child, with her older brother having died as an infant. She was followed by her sister, Martha, three years later. Rachel graduated from Winder-Barrow High School in Winder. She showed herself to be an excellent student, graduating near the top of her class. During her marriage to her husband of 43 years, she had numerous opportunities to travel abroad and throughout the U.S. She loved to explore new locations and made many lifelong friends during this time. She was smart, honest, beautiful, and the best partner and friend a husband could wish for. In 2001, Rachel had a major stroke which damaged her eyesight, speech and the right side of her body. She handled the setback with grace and aplomb. She taught herself to walk again, improved her speech and made herself understood. She took a very difficult situation and turned it into a personal triumph. After having an other stroke in 2020, her health continued to decline, and she passed away on the morning of Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Rachel was preceded in death by her father; mother; sister; and brother. She is survived by her husband, Travis Maples; two nieces, Ginger Moon and Mary Beth Burger; four step-children, James Maples, Teri Sain, Sasha Johns and Tabitha Maples; and many, many friends. Also, Rachel was a Christian and a hue believer in God’s Holy Word. She is at peace now, standing in Heaven with Jesus, looking forward to the eternal life promised in His Word. If you have never considered tak ing Jesus as your personal Savior, please do. You will be overwhelmed by His saving grace. Rachel will be cremated and there will be a celebra tion of her life in the next three to four weeks (TBD) and will be announced as soon as the final plans are made. It is requested that instead of flowers, please donate to the American Stroke Foundation, the American Stroke Association, or the National Stroke Foundation in Ra chel’s name. Please sign online condolences at www.boltonfuner- alhome.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26 Shirley Delores Grindle Nalley MAYSVILLE — Shirley Delores Grindle Nalley, 83, Maysville, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Bom on August 30, 1938 in Commerce, Mrs. Nalley was the daughter of the late John and Mary Jenkins Grindle. She was the widow of Horace ”Pee Wee” Nalley; and was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia Lackey; brothers, Roy Grindle and Leonard Grindle; sisters, Geneva Howard, Doro thy Nalley, Betty Gunn, Barbara Grindle and Mae Redmon. Survivors include a brother, Randal Grindle; daugh ters, Nancy (David) Greenway and Teressa (John) Turpin; grandchild, Lori Tatum; and great-grandchil dren Tori Tatum, Dalton Tatum and Addison Tatum. Funeral service: Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richie Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Dia mond Hill Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuner- alhomeconmierce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, Ga. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of February 20-26
