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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 15A-W Obituaries Patricia Autry WINDER - Patricia Kay Autry, 69 passed away Tues day, August 2, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Huff man. Mrs. Autry was preced ed in death by her husband, James Autry; and a sister, Marcella Goff. Survivors include children, Donald (Patricia) Abbott, Michelle Abbott, and Gerald (Sharon) Abbott; step-chil dren, Teresa Sims and Shane Autry; sisters and brothers, Ronald (Marilyn) Huffman, Donald (Joyce) Huffman, Gary (Karen) Huffman, Bon nie Hayes, Donna Gangewere, and Jodie (David) Gee; and grandchildren, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Nathaniel Abbott, Laura Abbott, and Briannah Abbott. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 6, at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Cha pel. The interment was in in Moons Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Lord & Stephens, Dan ielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (081) 01a Mae Campbell PENDERGRASS Ola Mae Campbell, 82, passed away peacefully at her resi dence on Monday, August 8, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle Cheek. Ola Mae was an active long time member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church, where she kept the nursery for 30 plus years. She always thought of all the children as her own. Mrs. Campbell was pre ceded in death by her broth er, Frank Cheek, Jr.; sister, Virginia Davis; and granddaughter, Christina Smith. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, C.H. Campbell, Jr.; son William Campbell; daughters, Vickie West and husband Tommy, Veronica Smith and husband Andy, all of Pendergrass; sister, Latrelle Vickers, Oak- wood; brother Russell Cheek, Gainesville; grandsons, Way- Ion Thomas and wife Court ney, Hoschton, and Jessie Thomas and wife Melissa, Braselton; granddaughter, Andrea Smith, Pendergrass; great-grandson, Jackson Thomas, Braselton; great- granddaughters, Caroline and Elizabeth Sanders, Braselton, and Julia Hut, Hoschton; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 11, at Walnut Fork Baptist Church, 557 Hwy. 60, Hoschton, GA 30548. Pastor Dr. Rusty Newman will be officiating. Interment to fol low at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5: to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contri butions may be made to the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton. http://www.lawsonfuneral- home.org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. Victor Dooley JEFFERSON Victor Miles Dooley, 52, entered into rest Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Mr. Dooley was born in Great Yarmouth, England, the son of Edith Pritchett Dooley of Jefferson and the late Horace M i 1 e d g e Dooley. Mr. Dooley was self- employed as a HVAC Technician. Survivors in addition to his mother include a sister, Bina Dooley Gobler and her hus band Robert, Lake Park, Ga.; a brother, Vincent Dooley, Jef ferson; one niece, Stephanie Gobler; and one nephew, Kyle Gobler. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 6, at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (875) Ernest Gibson Sr. COMMERCE Ernest Robert Gibson, Sr. 69, Com merce, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at the North- ridge Medical Center. Mr. Gibson was born March 28, 1947, in Clayton, the son of the late Sanford Alvin and Marie Flana gan Gibson. He was self- employed in the construc tion industry, but enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Gibson, Commerce; sons and daughter-in-law, Ernie and Linda Gibson, Lula, and son, Robert Gibson, Com merce; brothers, Alvin Gib son, Lawrenceville, and Harry Gibson, Gainesville; sister, Vera Smith, Gainesville; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. On line condolences may be made to the family at www. iveifuneralhomecommerce. com Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (476) Stanley Hodsdon Stanley Norman Hodsdon, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at his resi dence in Athens. Mr. Hodsdon was born in Wales, Maine, on October 18, 1924, the youngest son of the late Harvey Wil lis Hodsdon and Grace Violet Hig gins. He was preced ed in death by both older broth ers, Ed Har vey Hods don and Ray Willis Hodsdon; his wife, Edith Velda Edwards Hodsdon; and his youngest son, Eric Richard Hodsdon. Survivors include his son, Stan Patrick Hodsdon (wife Jan); grandson, Russell Pat rick Hodsdon (wife Ash ley); granddaughter, Yvonne Michelle Hodsdon, and two great-granddaughters in Bad Windsheim, Germany; as well as several nieces and neph ews, great nieces, great neph ews and cousins. Stan was a WWII veteran with two years combat fight ing in six major battles to include the battle of Hurt- gen Forest, which was later depicted in the movie "When Trumpets Fade.” He was wounded in one of the battles with shrapnel to the back but was treated in the field and continued to fight on. Stan was involved in the libera tion of the first concentra tion camp at Ohrdruf, Ger many, where he saw Generals Eisenhower and Bradley after the liberation. He later saw Eisenhower at a Washington Senators ballgame at Connie Griffith Stadium and called down to him saying “Hey Ike, I was with you at Ohrdruf.” President Eisenhower heard him and told his people to bring that young man down to talk with him, where they talked for some 30 minutes. Stan asked why the US forces stopped instead of fighting forward to get credit that the Russians later claimed and Ike told him it wasn’t about get ting credit, it was about saving lives of our young men. After the war Stan married Velda Edwards Hodsdon, who was later to become director of nursing at BJC Hospital in Commerce. After receiv ing his Master’s Degree in Education from Florida State University, they moved to Commerce in 1951, where Stan took the job as princi pal of Commerce Grammar School. He later went into the insurance and real estate businesses, which he contin ued until his retirement in 2000. Stan was active in com munity and veterans affairs throughout his life, as well as contributing to the Boy Scouts in many capacities. He served as Post Service Officer assist ing veterans and dependents with claims. He served as post commander of the American Legion six times, and district adjutant once. He is a past member of the Honor Soci ety 40-8. He served as V.F.W Post Commander 16 times, District Commander once, and also as Department Judge Advocate. He served on State and National committees and is a member of the V.F.W. Hall of Fame. He is recipient of the V.F.W Distinguished Service Award and a member of the V.F.W Honor Society — Military Order of Cooties. He served as both D.A.V Post and District Chaplain and is a member of the D.A.V. Honor Society — Trench Rats. He has been affiliated with the Boy Scouts since 1936 and served in most every capacity in troop committees, district and council. He has been a district commissioner and a summer camp director for Okefenokee Area Council and served as North East Geor gia Area Council Advance ment Chairman for several years. He has been awarded the Eagle Scout Award, the Silver Beaver Award, the Scouter Training Award, and the Region Six Award. His civic contributions include chairing American Red Cross Blood Drives, past president Commerce Kiwanis Club, past member Jackson County Planning Commission, past member North East Georgia Area Planning and Develop ment Commission, past mem ber and chairman of Georgia Advisory Committee for State Planning and Community Development, past member of the Georgia State Planning Commission, and past presi dent of the Banks-Jackson Board of Realtors. In Stan’s memory the fam ily suggests contributions to the American Red Cross. Lord and Stephens Funer al Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (081-115.45) Janette Johnson JEFFERSON - Janette Merk Johnson, 91, entered into rest Saturday, August 6, 2016. Mrs. Johnson was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Hoyt and Alva Gar rison Merk. She graduated from Martin Institute, attend ed Athens Business School, and was a member of Galilee Christian Church. Mrs. John son enjoyed a career spanning 38 years as the cashier for Jackson EMC in Jefferson, and at the time of her retire ment, was the longest tenured retiree. Mrs. Johnson was pre ceded in death by her hus band, Thomas Johnson; and a brother, Emory Merk. Survivors include one sis ter, Dorothy Merk Brewer, Athens; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, neph ews. and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 9, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Tom Plank officiating with burial in Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce. Memorials may be made to the Galilee Christian Church, 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, GA 30549, or to the Walden’s Cove Personal Care Home, 1442 Johnson Mill Road, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (875) Charles "Chief” Leming CANON - Charles Dixon “Chief’ Leming, 77, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Mr. Leming was born in Atlanta on October 1, 1938, the son of the late Charles Wil liam Leming and Monten Evans Lem- ing. He was a 27-year retiree from the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam Era and was a poultry farmer. Mr. Leming was also a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Royston. He was preceded in death by his sons, Michael Leming and Shane Reed. Survivors include his wife, Alice Mae McBroom Lem ing; sons and daughters-in- law, Derrick and Terry Lem ing, Lawrenceville, Jerry Reed, Canon, Dennis and Laurie Leming, Palm Bay, Fla., and Rod and Sarah Reed, Canon; daughters and sons- in-law, Kimberly and Mark Jerome, Canon, Khristina and Art Newport, Palm Bay, Fla., and Kimberly and J.R. San chez, Palm Bay, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Hideko Leming, Lake City Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Jay Lawrence, Wat- kinsville; grandchildren, Eliz abeth Cochran, Rachel Lem ing, Wesley Jerome, Shanna Minish, Christopher Lem ing, Samantha Dunn, James Reed, William Reed, Logan Leming, Jade Leming, Lar kin Leming, Megan Newport, Madalyn Newport, Gabriella Sanchez, Mayella Sanchez, Anella Sanchez, and Khris- tian Sanchez; great-grandchil dren, Emily Minish, Braxtyn Jerome, Emma Cochran, Sophie Cochran, Chase Dunn, Charles Kytle Cochran, and Myla Dunn. A funeral service was held Tuesday, August 9, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Jones officiating and full military honors. Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (160-59.50) ‘Bud’Main AUBURN - Harold “Bud” Main, 85, Auburn, is now at home in God’s arms. Main passed away on Mon day, August 1, 2016. Survivors include his spouse, Donna Main, Auburn; three sons; nine grandchil dren; and five great-grand children. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Satur day, August 13, at the Winder Wesleyan Church, 64 East Midland Avenue, Winder. In lieu of flowers, dona tions can be made to Winder Wesleyan Church or the Bar- row County Senior Center, 80 Lee Street, Winder. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. Chester Marsh Jr. WINDER - Chester Marsh Jr., 89, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. Mr. Marsh was born May 16, 1927, in Covington, Ky., the son of the late Chester Marsh, Sr. and Lillian Eilers Marsh. He was a United States Navy Veteran, and a member of the Wind- er First United Methodist Church. A resident of Winder since 2009, Mr. Marsh was a retired painter from the High land County Board of Educa tion in Florida. Survivors include his wife, Laurel Marsh, Winder; chil dren, Charles Morton, Auburn, Thomas Morton, Winder, and Dan Marsh and Judith Sparks, both of Kentucky. Memorial graveside ser vices were held Wednesday, August 10, at The Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Georgia 30014. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfh- winder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (18360) Rerun: ‘T.J.’Paulk Thomas James (T.J.) Paulk, 25, entered into rest on Friday, June 24, 2016. Paulk was the son of Stacey J. Clack, Winder. Survivors in addition to his mother, include broth ers, Chris topher P. Clack and Douglas R. Paulk; step-dad, Corey J. Buckalew; maternal grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Clack, Winder; step-grandfather, Robert J. Buckalew (Jeepa), Oakland, N.J.; maternal grandmother, Linda A. Hart, Whitesburg; maternal father, Thomas P. Paulk, Whitesburg; nieces, nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He graduated in 2010 from Indian Hills High School, Oakland, N.J., and was attending Bergen Com munity College majoring in Sociology while living with his “Jeepa” in New Jersey. His quietness was often misunder stood. “He tried his too short life to understand others, to be accepting of all with whom he came in contact. It wasn’t always easy, but that never deterred him,” Jeepa said. T.J. was well loved and respected. He will be missed. The family plans a celebra tion of life for Paulk on Sep tember 17, atFortYargo State Park in Winder. "If you are not able to attend the celebration of life, please go to your local animal shelter and make a donation in T.J.’s name,” family members stated. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. Virginia Shaw PENDERGRASS Vir ginia Toney Shaw, 72, entered into rest Sunday, August 7, 2016. Mrs. Shaw was born in Hall County, the daughter of the late James Anthony Toney and Ethel Lucille Godfrey. Toney, was a mem ber of the Walnut Fork Baptist Church and the Spiri tual Seek ers Sunday School Class. Mrs. Shaw was retired from Fresh Frozen Foods, and was preceded in death by her hus band, John Harold Shaw. Survivors include two sons, Michael Allan Shaw and his wife Sherri, Pendergrass, and Brian Mark Shaw, Austin, Texas.; one sister, Annette Bunnell, Murrayville; a broth er, Charlie James Toney, Pow der Springs; and two grand children, Dylan Shaw and Savannah Shaw. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Rusty New man officiating with burial in the Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Lewis Pittman, Leon Pittman, Danny Collins, Tom Collins, David Gearin, and Bill Col lins. Memorials may be made to Walnut Fork Baptist Church, 557 Highway 60, Hoschton, Georgia 30548, or to the Hos pice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway 222, Gainesville, Georgia 30501. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (875) Lamartine Smith JEFFERSON James Lamartine Smith, 85, entered rest Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Mr. Smith was born in Commerce, the son of the late Luther and Ruby Wilson Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retired from AT & T, and was a member of Galilee Christian Church. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Phillips Smith. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Smith and his wife Marcia, Jefferson, and Jim W. Smith Sr., Jefferson. In accordance with Mr. Smith’s wishes, no services are planned. Evans Funeral Home, Jef ferson, is in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (875) June Smith ATHENS - June Marable Smith, 72, died Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was born in Athens, the daughter of the late James Robert and Sarah Virginia Evans Marable. Mrs. Smith retired from the Univer sity of Georgia, was a member of Joy Baptist Church, and was a huge Georgia football fan. Mrs. Smith was preced ed in death by her husband, F.L. Smith; son, Robert Leroy Smith; and brothers, John, Rollin, Robert, and Phillip Marable. Survivors include sons, Patrick Smith (Beth), Nich olson, and Philip G. Smith, Athens; grandsons, Mitchell, Casey, Tucker, Hunter, and Jackson Smith; brothers, Carey Marable, Maxeys, Ga., Roy Marable, Alabama, and Thomas Marable, Athens; sis ters, Virginia Whited, Doug- lasville, and Ruth Daniels, Alabama. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 9, from Howington Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (622) 'V Joe Wadford Jr. BRASELTON - Joe Louis Wadford, Jr., 41, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Louis was an employee for Van Kirk Electric in Winder. He was a certified commercial diver, a certified dive mas ter, and a volunteer diver at the Georgia Aquarium. Louis was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family dear ly. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Amanda “Amy” Wadford; mother, Belinda Guerrero, South Carolina; father and mother-in-law, Dennis and Peggy Collins, Braselton; sons, Dennis Webb “Buddy” Wadford, Braselton, and David “Michael” Chapman and wife Nebraska, Belgium; daughter, Zoey Paige Wad ford, Braselton; brother-in- law, Stephen Collins, Gaines ville; sisters, Wendy Anne Cook and husband Todd, South Carolina, Deena Kath erine Gamble and husband Matthew, South Carolina, Linda Jo Branton, North Car olina; grandchildren, Jasper, Galaxy, and Castiel; and a host of other relatives. Contributions may be made to https://www.gofundme. com/2hutszk4. Memorial services with military honors were held Saturday, August 6, at Law- son Funeral Home Chapel in Hoschton. www.lawsonfuneralhome. org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (19646) Frances Woodall WINDER - Frances Rock- more Woodall, 89, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. Mrs. Woodall was born September 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Willie M. and Minnie J. Williams Rock- more. She was the widow of Harold C. Woodall. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patsy Woodall. Mrs. Woodall was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Woodall was an upholsterer and made cus tom draperies. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Patricia Woodall, Winder; grandchildren, John Wood- all, Stacie Woodall, Jennifer Woodall, Kristy Suennemann, and Wesley Woodall; and great-grandchildren, Kian Jones, Aiden Jones, Abby Woodall, and Julia Suennemann. Memorial services were held Monday, August 1, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Ser vices, 6360 Button Gwin nett Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30340. Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. August 10, 2016. (19080) FAX obits to 706-621-4113. Email to: obits @main- streetnews.com. Mail to: The Barrow News - Journal P.O. Box 908 Jefferson, GA 30549