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The Braselton News
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Obituaries
Lawrence Edward Browning
Lawrence Edward Browning, 67, bom August
30, 1955, passed away Wednesday, November 9,
2022.
A native of Madison
County and resident
of Jackson County,
he was the son of the
late Horace Millard
and Lillie Ruth Strick-
land-Browning. He was
a business owner since
1978.
He was preceded in
death by his parents;
his sister, Patricia Ann
Browning; and his
brother, Clarence Millard “Sonny” Browning.
Survivors include his spouse, Brenda Thomas;
two sons and spouses, Quentin Dean and Brandy
Browning, Eric Scott and Cindy Browning; a step
son and spouse, Joseph E. and Monica Thomas;
one daughter and spouse, Hannah Dawn and
Joshua Johnson; five grandchildren, Kaleb, Ca
leb, Alexis, Nathan and Elyssa; three brothers and
spouses, Vernon Alton and Clara Browning, James
Darrell and Lome Browning and Robert Anthony
and Susan Browning; one sister, Deborah Joyce
Browning; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Browning did not want any memorial ser
vices. He will be cremated.
The family would like to express their apprecia
tion to Hannah Johnson, Piedmont Home Health,
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Fresenius
Medical Care, and Trademark Transportation for
their loving care and concern during Mr. Brown
ing’s extended illness.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville,
is in charge of arrangements, www.lordandste-
phens.com.
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Week of November 13-19
Paul McArthur Cartledge
NICHOLSON — Paul McArthur Cartledge, 77,
Nicholson, passed away on Wednesday, November
9, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving
family.
Bom on August 5,
1945, in Commerce,
Mr. Cartledge was the
son of the late Joseph H.
and Lola Mae Chapman
Cartledge. He was the
widower of Annie Ray
Cartledge, a retired U.S.
Army Veteran, a former
Nicholson City Coun
cilman, and a member
of the Nicholson Water
Board. Mr. Cartledge
was preceded in death by brothers, Groves H. Car
tledge and James V. Cartledge; and a sister, Annie
Blanche Andrews.
Survivors include a brother, Willard Cartledge,
Commerce; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Saturday, November 12, 2022,
at 11 a.m. at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the
Revs. Gary Thompson and Allen Vickery officiat
ing. Burial will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery.The
family will gather in the Ivie Funeral Home Recep
tion Room following the service.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, November
22,2022, from 10 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Commerce Presbyterian Church, Wounded War
riors or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral
Home, Commerce, Ga. Online condolences may
be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com.
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Week of November 13-19
George Ben Cowart
COMMERCE — George Ben Cowart, 82, Com
merce, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his
residence.
Mr. Cowart was bom in Lexington, to the late
Fred Lee and Ethelene Baugh Cowart. He was a
member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church and re
tired from Roper Pump Company. In addition to
his parents, Mr. Cowart was preceded in death by
his son, Michael Crews; and brother, JT Cowart.
Mr. Cowart is survived by his wife, Myrtle
Chambers Cowart, Commerce; daughters, Tammy
Patrick (Randy) and Amy Davison (Lee), both of
Commerce; sister, Louise Swain, Commerce; 10
grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Saturday, November 12, 2022,
at 2 p.m. at Blacks Creek Baptist Church with the
Rev. Chad Rising officiating. Interment will follow
in the church cemetery.
Family to receive friend: Saturday, November
12, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in
charge of arrangements.
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Week of November 13-19
Thomas G. “Tom” Davis Jr.
HULL — Thomas G. “Tom” Davis Jr., 80, Hull,
went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, No
vember 2, 2022.
He was the son of the
late Thomas G. (Trell)
Davis Sr. and the late
Susie Minish Davis.
Survivors include his
wife and companion of
58 years, Barbara Col-
vard Davis; daughter,
Durin and her husband
Andy Barnett; sons, Bri
an Davis and Russ Da
vis; grandchildren, Sam
Eberhart, Tom Eberhart,
and father, Jim Eberhart, Megan Davis, Colin Da
vis, Ryan Davis and mother, Julie Davis; brother,
Robert Minish Davis and Diane Davis McGinn
is. He had a number of special nieces, nephews,
and cousins, and an abundance of dearly beloved
friends.
Tom was a faithful member of Hull Baptist
Church, where in times when he was able, he
served as a greeter and usher. He was a member of
the Character-Builders Sunday School Class, and
worked with the Hope For the Hungry missions
program. He loved his church family and the Lord.
Tom served his country in the U.S. Air Force
from 1964 to 1968. Starting at Lackland AFB in
San Antonio, Texas, he completed basic training.
He then moved on to technical training at Lowry
AFB in Denver, Colorado. He served two tours of
duty: Holloman AFB in Alamogordo, N.M., and
Bentwaters AFB in Felixstowe, England. During
his time in England, he was called to Libya twice
when tensions arose there.
He was retired from the University of Georgia,
where he worked in the old electronics design and
maintenance shop. There he made many loyal
friends and spent many happy hours doing what
he loved best, which was “fixing things.” In the
pre-intemet era, he designed electronic equipment
for professors and other projects as well.
Everyone who knew Tom loved him. His quick
wit kept people smiling. Helping others was his
passion in life; he never tired of going to the aid of
someone who had a problem or needed something
repaired. He was gifted in so many ways, but was
humble in spirit, never taking credit for the acts of
love he performed. He will be sorely missed by his
family and friends.
Family to receive friends: Sunday, November 6,
2022, at Hull Baptist Church followed by a memo
rial service at 2 p.m.
His family would also add that we are grateful
for all of you who loved Tom and filled his life with
joy, fun and laughter. Thank you for supporting him
— and us — during the tough times, and for all the
prayers you have lifted up on our behalf. We are
blessed to have so many true and faithful friends.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to those
at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and
Bridgeway Hospice and Palliative Care for the love
and compassion they showed us in recent days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hull Baptist
Church Building Fund, PO. Box 640, Hull, GA
30646, would be appreciated.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Ath
ens, Ga., is in charge of arrangements, www.lor-
dandstephens.com.
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Week of November 13-19
Richard Harold Garrett Sr.
Richard Harold Garrett Sr., lifelong resident of
Dark Comer, Oconee County, was called home by
his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, No
vember 6, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving
family.
He was bom in Oconee County, on Garrett Road,
on November 18, 1925, to Charlie J. Garrett and
Mary Sims Garrett. He was one of eight children.
He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife,
Kathryn Betty Garrett, for over 69 years. He was
a proud and admirable father to his children. He
loved his family, friends, and work with all his
heart. No matter how successful he became, he re
mained a humble, generous and wise man to fami
ly and friends alike.
Harold and his wife
founded their family
business, Garrett Pav
ing Company, in 1957.
In 1971, they founded
their second business,
Garrett Properties (Mi
Casa Apartments, Gar
rett Lakeside and AAA
Mobile Home Park).
He also developed two
neighborhoods, Har-
rowford and Planter’s
Ridge, in North Oconee.
However, before founding any of his business
es, Harold enjoyed building engines and working
on cars. He was also an amazing and tough race
car driver during the beginnings of racing. He was
a beloved fan of NASCAR and took great plea
sure in tuning into any station that played “Classic
Country Music.” Harold and Betty also enjoyed
their membership in the Athens Antique Car Club
for many years.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Kath
ryn Betty Garrett; his parents; his sisters, Anne
Downs, Montine Hammond, Peggy Kendrick and
Evelyn Huff; and brothers, W.C. and Grady Gar
rett.
He is survived by his sister, Claire G. McDou-
gald; his daughters, Brenda (Bmce) Tuten, Kathy
(Ed) Berry, Patti Bernstein (Jimmy-deceased) and
special friend, Mark Ruehle; sons, Chuck (Susie)
Garrett and Rick (Angie) Garrett; eight grandchil
dren, Rick Bernstein, Mary Kate B. Day, Susan B.
Ward, Jennifer B. Thwreatt, Charlie Garrett, Vic
toria G. Chapman, Samuel Garrett and Alison M.
Garcia; five step-grandchildren: Lora B. Cooley,
Robin B. Dance, Jason Bernstein, Blake Haagen
and Kandace G. Finney; 14 great-grandchildren,
Anna Carlyle, Andy Day, Elliot Gram and Rosie
Garrett, Nolah and Charlotte Gordon, Alyson and
Brooklyn Sewell, Naomi and Fiona Ward, Vaia
Combs, Grayson, Isabela and Lily Garcia; eight
step-great-grandchildren, Lila Kate Cooley, Abby
C. Day, Rachel, Thomas and Stephen Dance, Cal-
lie Bernstein, Quinn and Blair Haagen; and many
loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: Thursday, November 10, 2022,
at 11 a.m. in the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Larry Davison officiating and inter
ment will follow the funeral at Evergreen Memo
rial Park.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, November
9, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday, November
10, 2022, from 10-11 a.m. at Bernstein Funeral
Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Eagle
Ranch, Chestnut Mountain, Ga.
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Shannon Dean Maynor
STATHAM — Shannon Dean Maynor, 34,
Statham, passed away Sunday, October, 30, 2022.
Mr. Maynor was
bom July 13, 1988, in
Gainesville, a son of
the late Regina “Jenny”
Maynor. In addition to
his mother, Mr. May
nor is preceded by his
grandparents, Marion
Michael Maynor Jr. and
Martha Smith Maynor;
and great-aunt Margie
Smith Gibbs.
Survivors include his
daughter, Jenna Maynor, Statham; sons, Brodyn
Maynor, Chipley; Fla., and Evan Jordan, Gaines
ville; brother, Casey Buice, Gainesville; sister,
Christina Avalos, Dalton; and several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service: Thursday, November 3, 2022,
with close family and friends.
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George Miller
ALPHARETTA — George Miller, 77, Alpharet
ta, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022,
due to natural causes.
George was bom in
Shanghai, China, on
February 5, 1945. In
1949 he moved with
his parents and sister,
Victoria, to a refugee
camp in Tubabao, Phil